Politics
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Senator Barack Obama
Senator Barack Obama met the press in Chicago this afternoon. Rich Samuels brings us an extended look at the grilling of the presumptive democratic candidate for president.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Cook County State's Attorney, Dick Devine, is stepping down after three terms. Carol Marin talks to Devine about his tenure and his decision to retire from public life.
Hypermiling
There are plenty of tips out there that promise to help you increase the gas mileage on your car. "Hypermiling" expert, Wayne Gerdes, joins us to separate the fact from fiction.
Staycations
With the tough economy hurting family budgets, one travel website says more than half of all American vacationers are deciding to stay close to home this year. It's an option called a "staycation." Last week the Chicago Tribune began a series of articles on Midwest travel destinations. Tribune writer, Monica Eng joins us to talk about the staycation phenomenon and to give us some tips on where to go and what to do.
Grant Park Music Festival
The Grant Park Music Festival is a Chicago treasure and its principal conductor, Carlos Kalmar, is celebrating his ninth season with the festival. Maestro Kalmar joins us to tell us about this summer's exciting season. And we'll have a performance by Canadian soprano Karina Gauvin, who is a featured soloist with the Grant Park Orchestra this week.
