Sculptor Alfonso Iannelli | Terra Foundation Artbeat Special


He made sculptures with Frank Lloyd Wright, and for 50 years worked on Chicago area landmarks that still showcase his creativity. Find out about the long forgotten artist Alfonso Iannelli and his efforts to make art for everyone on today's Artbeat.

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The "Stealth Tax"


Gov. Quinn's plan to withhold money from local governments has been dubbed the "stealth tax." We talk to a number of Chicagoland mayors about the proposed Springfield legislation and how it could impact you.

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Mumbai Trial: They Deserved It


David Headley continued his testimony today in the trial of Tahawwur Rana, a Chicago businessman charged with taking part in the Mumbai terrorist attacks. Headley testified that Rana told him India "deserved" the violence. Ash-har Quraishi has the latest.

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Oprah Vault: Part 1


Oprah Winfrey wanted to make her program number one. Mission accomplished. We have an extended cut from John Callaway's February 1984 conversation with the Queen of Talk.

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Delay for the Defense


The Blagojevich retrial is delayed until Wednesday, when the defense will begin presenting their case. Who will they call to testify? Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

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Redistricting Illinois


Carol Marin gets the latest on the political remap battle from Springfield. And then her studio panel analyzes Rahm Emanuel's first week in office, as well as Joe Berrios' latest nepotism news.

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Mumbai Terror Trial


Opening arguments began today for Tahawwur Rana, a Chicagoan charged with organizing terrorist attacks on two Mumbai hotels and a Jewish center in 2008. Ash-har Quraishi has the latest from the courthouse.

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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman


This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Joel Weisman and his panel of guests look back at Rahm Emanuel's first week as mayor: his swearing in, his move to cut $75 million from the budget, and appointment of several familiar aldermen on City Council to lead committees. Also, the prosecution in the Blagojevich retrial rests as talk swirls about the former governor himself taking the stand in his own defense. Oprah ends her historic run with a star-filled sendoff at the United Center. Illinois legislators put a Chicago casino back on the table, debate the budget, and redraw the legislative map. And in sports, the Bulls come back to earth in game 2 against the Heat after a game 1 rout; and the White Sox could be turning their season around, powered by Jake Peavy's masterful performance.

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Viewer Mail


We hear what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer mail.

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Oprah in 1984


In case you haven't heard, Oprah Winfrey is winding up her Chicago-based talk show next week. We go to the WTTW vault to look at John Callaway's 1984 conversation with the Queen of Talk at the beginning of her Chicago career.

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