The Week in Review

The Week In Review with Joel Weisman

On this week's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review: Speaker Mike Madigan shoots down Governor Pat Quinn's tax hike in the veto session. Congresswoman Melissa Bean finally concedes the election. Mayoral candidates file their petitions, and Mayor Daley reacts to mayoral candidate and former CPS school board president Gery Chico's criticism of the city's schools. Facing a half-billion-dollar deficit, Cook County President-Elect Toni Preckwinkle orders all Cook County offices to slash their budgets by 21%. Chicago retailers are getting an early jump on Black Friday by offering tantalizing sales now. In sports, the Bears beat the Dolphins on Thursday night, and the Northwestern Wildcats and the Fighting Illini football teams play at Wrigley Field.

Guests:

• Mary Ann Ahern, NBC5 News
• Gail MarksJarvis, Chicago Tribune
• Mike Flannery, FOX Chicago News
• Megan Mawicke, CBS2 News

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Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

What does a kids show from the 1950s have to do with an important part of Chicago Bulls history? We find out in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

• More information on Bronko Nagurski and the Bronko Nagurksi Museum
• Interview with Ted Drake
• Kukla, Fran and Ollie on DVD

Science & Nature

Opting out of Social Media

Are you overwhelmed or even addicted to Facebook, MySpace or Twitter? An increasing number of people are opting out of social media. We look at who's quitting and why.

Cultural Connections

Cultural Connections: Martin Mull

Actor and painter Martin Mull talks about the suburban dreamscapes he captures on canvas.

• Carl Hammer Gallery (Chicago)
• Stellan Holm Gallery (New York City)
• Samuel Freeman Gallery (Los Angeles)

Business

Shock of Gray

Is an aging population remaking the world? We talk with the author of a new book who says it definitely is and will explain how.

• Find out more about the book

Health

News Analysis: Heart Health

A new drug is being called a potential "game changer" in the battle against heart disease. Eddie Arruza and his panel have more on the latest findings in heart health.

• American Heart Association explanation of cholesterol

Arts & Entertainment

Sex Columnist Dan Savage

Provocative sex columnist and Chicago native Dan Savage joins us for a revealing interview.

• Dan Savage at the Chicago Humanities Festival

Arts & Entertainment

For Colored Girls

Tyler Perry's new film For Colored Girls is causing some controversy in the African-American community. We take a look at why some people are saying the portrayals of African-American men in the film are stereotypical and inaccurate.

Politics

Airport Security

Are new airport security provisions a violation of privacy or an effective deterrent to terrorism? Experts weigh in on the debate over the increased use of full-body scanners.