Politics

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett

The state legislature is poised to vote on a 50% income tax hike. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look at both sides of the debate over higher taxes.

Politics

Reaction to Roland Burris Tapes

Senator Roland Burris says the transcripts of secretly recorded telephone conversations prove that he did not offer former governor Rod Blagojevich money in exchange for his Senate seat. Rich Samuels has some reactions from local politicians.

Roland Burris Wiretap

• Read the transcript

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss is here with three "highly recommended" theater reviews, including one for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee now on stage at the Marriott Theater.

• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
• The Who's Tommy
• Once On This Island

Arts & Entertainment

Porcelain Doctor

If you break it, the porcelain doctor can probably fix it. Eddie Arruza has the story of a local woman who has restored some objects that seemed beyond repair.

Health

Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness

University of Chicago professor and author Richard Thaler tells us how policy makers can give people a "nudge" in the right direction. We talk to Thaler as part of our Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham series.

Politics

Cars vs. Pedestrians

There were more than 6,000 collisions between cars and pedestrians last year in Illinois. We show you some aggressive new tactics being used to crack down on motorists who fail to obey the law at crosswalks.

• Crosswalk Enforcement Initiatives

Politics

Supreme Court Justice Nomination

Federal appeals court judge Sonia Sotomayor is President Barack Obama's choice for the U.S. Supreme Court. Rich Samuels tells us about reaction to her selection, and Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss what her confirmation would mean for the nation's highest court.

Politics

Burris Wiretap Transcript Released

Read the wiretap transcript of the conversation Roland Burris had in which he promises to raise campaign cash for Blagojevich.

• Read the transcript

The Friday Night Show

Friday Night with John Callaway: Tom Dart

John sits down with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Lawmakers betting on video poker to pay for a massive statewide construction program; President Todd Stroger vetoes a sales tax roll-back by Cook County commissioners; Chris Kennedy set to run for the U.S. Senate; the Art Institute unveils the new Modern Wing as well as a hefty admission hike; Kiddieland amusement park closing at the end of the season; the Blackhawks skating for their playoff lives against the Red Wings tonight; and All-Star pitcher Jake Peavy turns down a trade to the White Sox.

Guests:

• Mark Brown - Chicago Sun-Times
• Roger Crockett - Business Week
• Bruce Dold - Chicago Tribune
• Mike North - Comcast SportsNet and Chicagosportswebio.com