Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

Geoffrey Baer tells us about a dazzling art glass window at Lake View High School.

• To help support the restoration of the art glass window at Lake View High School, click this link for information about the spaghetti dinner benefit on May 6th
• The new "Wilderness Walk" at the Peggy Notabaert Nature Museum

Business

Google Buzz

We find out what the buzz behind Google's latest creation is all about.

• Google Buzz

Arts & Entertainment

Hansberry House

The true Chicago story behind Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun.

Business

Joseph Stiglitz

The $800+ billion dollar stimulus bill was signed into law one year ago. Has it worked? We have insight from Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, whom Newsweek calls "an economic prophet."

Politics

News Analysis: George Ryan

Should former Illinois Governor George Ryan be granted an early release from prison? Ryan's attorney is asking President Obama to grant clemency to the former Governor, claiming Mrs. Ryan is near death and citing Ryan's own deteriorating health. Eddie Arruza and his panel take up the issue.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Xiayin Wang

Acclaimed pianist Xiayin Wang performs live in our studio.

Arts & Entertainment

Dance Mansion

Architecture meets dance when an historic mansion sets the stage for a new ballet.

• Winifred Haun & Dancers
• Elizabeth F. Cheney Mansion

Arts & Entertainment

Brian Dennehy

We catch up with actor Brian Dennehy, who is both backstage and onstage in dual roles at the Goodman Theater.

Politics

Green Party Candidates.

We meet Green Party candidates for some of the top offices on the November ballot.

• Rich Whitney's campaign website
• Tom Tresser's campaign website
• LeAlan Jones's campaign website

Science & Nature

News Analysis: Report from Haiti

We hear from doctors and a reporter who have just returned from the earthquake-ravaged country.