Artbeat Chicago
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Live Primary Update
The city and suburbs went to the polls on this Super Tuesday. Rich Samuels has a live update on voter turnout.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
After slashing operating costs by $50 million following massive layoffs, the Chicago Sun-Times parent company is now for sale. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with the paper's publisher, Cyrus Freidheim.
Baggage Costs
United Airlines announced it will begin charging some passengers $25 to check a second suitcase. We find out why the airline introduced this fee and what it might mean for its competitors. Guest: Joe Schwietermann
On the Artbeat
Combat veterans and their families are captured on canvas at the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum. On the Artbeat, we meet artist Jeanine Hill-Soldner as we go inside the only museum of its kind in America.
Endangered Landmarks
Preservation Chicago has a new list of the city's most endangered landmarks and the list may surprise you. Geoffrey Baer has details.
Leon Despres Turns 100
We go into the Chicago Tonight archives for a look at the political career of former Chicago Alderman Leon Despres, who turned 100 last Saturday.
Commentary
Commentator Debra Pickett is here with a look at the similarities between Super Sunday and Super Tuesday.
