Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Clayton Penrose-Whitmore & Matthew Lipman

We meet two young, rising stars in the classical music world, who will perform live in our studio.

• Matt Lipman & Clayton Penmore-Whitmore

Arts & Entertainment

"Looking for Lincoln"

On the eve of 16th president's 200th birthday, we go "Looking for Lincoln" with the author of a new book that sheds light on his evolving legacy.

Arts & Entertainment

DuSable Museum of African American History Exhibit

We visit a photography exhibit at Chicago's DuSable Museum of African American History that explores the plight of black farmers in America.

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

The new U.S. treasury secretary unveiled the latest proposal to rescue the nation's banks and the price tag is in the trillions of dollars. What has happened to the money dispersed so far? Eddie Arruza talks to two top economists about the bailout plan in our economic series, "The Bottom Line."

• More information on "The Bottom Line"

Arts & Entertainment

News Analysis with Carol Marin

According to Forbes magazine, Chicago is the nation's third most miserable city in the country. The announcement has elicited some strong reactions throughout the Windy City. Carol Marin sits down with two columnists who have outspoken opinions on the matter.

Politics

Chicago's Piece of the Stimulus

The city's aldermen quizzed Mayor Daley today on what Chicago stands to receive from the nation's stimulus package. Rich Samuels joins us with the latest.

Science & Nature

DTV Conversion

The deadline for the transition to digital television has now been extended. Christian Farr explains how the delay affects you and answers your questions.

Politics

"The Empathy Gap"

President Obama has been on the hard sell for his economic stimulus package, But a new book says we can't just throw money at our problems and expect them to go away. We'll talk to the author of "The Empathy Gap," who says a little bit of love and compassion can go a long way to solving some of our most pressing issues.

Politics

Obama Tour

Tour companies have something new to show off in Chicago, Barack Obama's neighborhood. Our Geoffrey Baer took some tours that included the future president's first apartment, the site of Michelle and Barack's first kiss and more.

• Gray Line Chicago
• My Kind of Tour Tours
• A do-it-yourself Obama tour from Chicagotribune.com

Politics

Plastic Controversy

There was debate at City Hall today over a proposal to ban the sale of children's products containg a chemical some say is toxic. Rich Samuels tells us about the controversy.