Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham

Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham

Is the time ripe for high-speed passenger rail service between Chicago and St. Louis? Rich Samuels takes us for a ride as our "Chicago Matters" series continues.

Business

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett

The Chicago Sun-Times followed the Chicago Tribune and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today. The daily paper and the online website will continue to operate. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the details.

Politics

Privatizing City Assets

The city has encountered some major speed bumps in two of its privatization efforts. Today, the city admitted it has made some mistakes in the way it handled the parking meter privatization. Eddie Arruza has the details.

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Viewer Mail

And is Governor Pat Quinn adequately addressing the state's budget crisis? We'll have your thoughts when we read some of your viewer mail.

Arts & Entertainment

Edvard Munch Examined

You know the painting, but do you know the painter? The curator of the Art Institute's new exhibition about Edvard Munch reveals the myth behind the man.

• For more on the AIC's Edvard Munch Exhibition

Politics

Life Without Lawyers

Are we living in a society where there are too many frivolous lawsuits? Philip Howard thinks so. He'll be here to discuss his new book, Life Without Lawyers.

• Life Without Lawyers

Arts & Entertainment

Eco-House

There's an amazing new eco-friendly house in the Ravenswood neighborhood. It reuses its water and generates more electricity than it will ever use. Geoffrey Baer takes us on a tour of this home of the future.

• For more on the Yannell Zero Net Energy Residence
• The architects
• The contractors

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Once a Chicago mainstay, clothier Bigsby and Kruthers may be making a comeback. Kris Kridel of WBBM NewsRadio 780's "Noon Business Hour" will be here with the details.

• WBBM NewsRadio 780

Business

Auto Industry Fallout

President Barack Obama has forced General Motors' CEO to resign. And he has also told GM and Chrysler that new bailout cash will be held until they make serious changes. Carol Marin is joined by two financial experts to discuss President Obama's announcement and if the auto industry deserves another bailout.

Business

O'Hare Lands Stimulus Funds

The first round of stimulus funds lands at O'Hare. Elizabeth Brackett reports on the infrastructure improvements and whether any of the stimulus funds will be used for the airport expansion program.