Politics

Police Superintendent Jody Weis

Police Superintendent Jody Weis
After this weekend's failed bombing in New York's Times Square, Chicago's top cop says there are no indications of similar threats here. We talk with Police Superintendent Jody Weis about the level of Chicago's terror preparedness, and how he plans to combat the uptick in violent crime as summer approaches.

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Education

The School of the Art Institute's Fashion Show

What's in store for the future of fashion? The School of the Art Institute's Fashion Show is this Friday. We get a preview from the department chairman.

• SAIC Fashion Show 2010

Science & Nature

Blue Herons

One of Illinois' most impressive birds is making a comeback in Lake County: Blue Herons, which are once again nesting at one forest preserve. But it wouldn't have happened without local residents building the structures that attract them. Eddie Arruza tells us what some bird fanciers did to bring back the big birds.

• Lake County Audubon Society

Science & Nature

Argonne National Laboratory

Big news out of Argonne National Laboratory today. The U.S. Department of Energy will spend $300 million dollars to upgrade Argonne's photon source facility. We talk to the director of the facility about the new scientific discoveries being made there.

• Advanced Photon Source

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

United and Continental are officially birds of a feather. We talk to WBBM Newsradio's Kris Kridel about the big merger that makes Chicago-based United the largest airline company in the world.

Education

News Analysis: State Budget

Lawmakers expect to pass a budget this week in Springfield. Just how will they make up the budget shortfall and what agencies will feel the pinch? Carol Marin and her panel discuss this and more.

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The Friday Night Show

The Friday Night Show: Craig Robinson

Joel sits down with Craig Robinson, brother of First Lady Michelle Obama.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: President Obama gives a boost to the Giannoulias campaign during a visit to Illinois this week; Mayor Daley balks at the suggestion of sending in the National Guard to help police Chicago's deadly streets; United and Continental Airlines are reportedly close to striking a mega-merger deal; immigration protests are planned in Chicago and across the country this weekend; Walmart is going to meet face to face with organized labor about its proposed Chicago expansion plans; and the Blackhawks advance to the conference semifinals against the Vancouver Canucks.

Guests:

• Bob Crawford, NewsRadio 780 WBBM
• Jesse Rogers, ESPN
• Fernando Diaz, Hoy Chicago
• David Greising, Chicago News Cooperative

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