Politics

Roland Burris

Who exactly is the man vying to become Illinois' next junior senator? We talk with two people who have varying views and insights about Roland Burris and his quest to fill president-elect Obama's vacant Senate Seat.

Politics

Obama on "Check, Please!"

Obama on "Check, Please!"

Before he was President-elect, Barack Obama was a guest reviewer on WTTW's "Check, Please!" Tonight we feature some highlights from an episode that has never-been-seen-before.

Arts & Entertainment

Winter Bike Commuting

These days, we are seeing lots of people commuting on their bikes in the winter. We meet a few of these hardy souls.

• Winter Bike to Work Day, January 20
• Active Transportation Alliance

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss reviews the "The Seafarer" now on stage at Steppenwolf and two other new productions.

• "The Seafarer"
• "The Maids"
• "The Bowery Boys"

Chicago Matters: Growing Forward

Chicago Matters: Growing Forward

What are the energy crops of the future? Rich Samuels tells us about new ways to make ethanol in our "Chicago Matters" series, "Growing Forward."

Science & Nature

Digital TV Transition

The federal government's digital TV coupon program has run out money. Christian Farr explains why some TV viewers could be out of luck and answers more questions about the upcoming switch to digital TV.

• National Telecommunications and Information Administration
• City of Chicago Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Center
• Antenna Web

Politics

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

As expected, lawmakers turned away Roland Burris as he tried to be seated in the U.S. Senate. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss what is next for the man who seeks to replace President-elect Obama in the Senate.

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Arts & Entertainment

Private Commuter Rail Car

Geoffrey Baer takes you on a ride aboard Chicago's last surviving private car.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Sherman Kaplan of WBBM Newsradio 780 will be here with a roundup of the economic mystery that was 2008 and a look at whether or not 2009 might bring some recovery.