Education

University of Illinois President Michael Hogan

Today is the first day on the job for new University of Illinois President Michael Hogan. He joins us live.

Politics

Governor Signs New Budget

Governor Quinn signed a budget today that contained $1.4 billion in cuts. Elizabeth Brackett fills us in on where the Governor is cutting, and the funding challenges the state still faces.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Nicholas Tremulis

Chicago favorite, rocker Nicholas Tremulis, performs live in our studio.

Arts & Entertainment

Across the Table

We meet a Chicago woman who combined her loves to create a way for diverse groups of Chicagoans to get to know each other over a meal.

• Across the Table

Arts & Entertainment

Summer Reading Recommendations

Are you craving a good beach read? Three local writers -- including Audrey Niffenegger, author of the hit bestseller The Time Traveler's Wife -- chat about their favorite summer reads.

• See their recommendations

Health

News Analysis: Obesity in Illinois

A new study ranks Illinois as the 26th most obese state, and statistics show we are only getting fatter. Carol Marin and her panel discuss these findings and share some ideas on what can be done.

Blagojevich Trial 2010

Rod Blagojevich Trial

Elizabeth Brackett has the latest developments in the corruption trial of former Governor Rod Blagojevich.

Business

College Debt

Is college is your family's future? If you have a high school age student or even a child already in college, sticker shock is sure to be in your future. We meet a college counselor who's helping families deal with debt.

• managingcollegecost.com

Health

101.9FM The Mix's Eric Ferguson

Eric Ferguson, host of The Eric and Kathy Show on 101.9FM The Mix talks about his health issues earlier this year and his prognosis following his heart surgeries.

Terra Foundation Artbeat Special

Alexander Calder | Terra Foundation Artbeat Special

We go inside an exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art featuring the mobiles and monumental works of Alexander Calder.