Politics

Understanding Perjury

Did Roland Burris lie under oath to the house impeachment panel? Many state lawmakers like Republican State Rep. Jim Durkin say he did and want the state to try him for perjury. But is there a case? We find out what needs to be proven when we talk to the dean of Chicago Kent College of Law.

Politics

Roland Burris Defends Himself

Senator Roland Burris held a short press conference today where he addressed the controversy over conversations he had with former Governor Rod Blagojevich's administration regarding his appointment to the U.S. Senate. We watch his entire statement.

Politics

The Week In Review

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Chicago and Illinois awaiting much-needed federal stimulus dollars; former governor Blagojevich slams Illinois lawmakers for infidelity and alcoholism; startling allegations of corporal punishment in the Chicago Public Schools; downtown parking meter rates going way up today; the Chicago Auto Show drives into town; Cubs and Sox pitchers and catchers report to spring training this weekend; and Chicago Bulls legend Johnny "Red" Kerr honored this week.

Guests:

• Lester Munson - ESPN
• Kristen McQueary - Southtown Star
• Joe Weber - Business Week
• Bruce Dold - Chicago Tribune

Time Out Chicago

Time Out Weekend Picks

Time Out Chicago magazine joins us with a variety of events for this Valentine's Day weekend.

• Chicago Auto Show
• Auto Show Love-In
• Friday the 13th Party
• Night Lab
• Puppy Love 2009

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

"Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with some romantic wine pairings that are sure to please the palate and warm the heart for Valentine's Day.

The Friday Night Show

"Friday Night Show" Preview

We take a sneak peek at John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with Chicago Tribune advice columnist Amy Dickinson.

Arts & Entertainment

St. Valentine's Day Massacre

It happened 80 years ago, but many Chicagoans still associate Valentine's Day with a massacre. We take a look back at gangland Chicago's most infamous hour.

Arts & Entertainment

Lincoln Bicentennial

In honor of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birthday, master storyteller Syd Lieberman joins us with an excerpt from "Abraham and Isaac." It tells the story of Civil War soldiers and the president they called "Father Abraham."

Business

Ticketmaster and Live Nation Merger

The proposed merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment may drive concert ticket prices even higher. The Sun-Times pop music critic, Jim DeRogatis, joins us with the ramifications of the consolidation.

Arts & Entertainment

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

Today is the day Chicago and rival cities Rio De Janeiro, Tokyo and Madrid submit their final Olympic bid proposals to the International Olympic Committee. But, questions still linger as to the specifics of Chicago's plan and its cost to taxpayers. Eddie Arruza and his panel, including the president of Chicago 2016, weigh in.