Blagojevich Trial 2011

Cross-Examination Begins at Blagojevich Trial

Former Blagojevich chief of staff John Harris remained on the stand Monday for cross-examination from the ex-Governor's defense. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

• Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

The Week in Review

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

After 22 years, Mayor Daley lays down his gavel at an emotional City Council meeting. Meanwhile, Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel fills out his cabinet by naming an outsider from Newark, Garry McCarthy, as Chicago Police Superintendent. The Illinois House defeats a concealed carry bill after Governor Quinn promises to veto it. Rod Blagojevich's retrial is underway as he continues to make his case to the public. And the Bulls' Derrick Rose is crowned the youngest MVP ever -- as his team battles the Atlanta Hawks in round two of the playoffs.

Guests:

• Charles Thomas of ABC 7 News
• Phil Rogers of NBC 5 News
• Craig Dellimore of WBBM Newsradio 780
• Mike Mulligan of the Chicago Sun-Times and WSCR the Score Sportsradio

More on the Story:

• More on the Story: Week in Review
• Weekend Events Around Town 4/29 -- 5/1

Arts & Entertainment

Parkour

This sport is all about moving from point A to point B over any obstacle. We show you how a group of Chicagoans are training in the harrowing discipline of Parkour.

• More on the Story: The history of Parkour, including video clips
• Chicago Parkour

Cultural Connections

Cultural Connections: Arts Roundup

The world comes to Chicago. We have a preview of the Chicago Humanities Festival. Plus, we hear about the Architecture and Design Film Fest and two more events in an Arts Roundup with Geoffrey Baer.

• More on the Story: Information on the events
• Architecture and Design Film Fest
• School of the Art Institute MFA Exhibitions
• Joffrey Ballet
• Chicago Humanities Fest

Education

James Dyson

Vacuum designer and philanthropist, Sir James Dyson, is bringing engineering training to Chicago Public Schools beginning this fall.

• More on James Dyson

Business

Cyber Theft

Arts-and-crafts retailer Michael's is the latest company to be struck by hackers. The company says customer bank and credit information was stolen in a cyber attack. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at the increasing problem of cyber thieves stealing personal information.

• Are you concerned about cyber theft and Internet privacy?
• Press Release from Michael's
• Sony data breach
• Press Release from the Illinois Attorney General
• FTC consumer alert

Blagojevich Trial 2011

Blagojevich Cursing on Tapes

In tapes played on Thursday during the Blagojevich retrial, the ex-Governor could be heard swearing after learning that Obama's staff wouldn't reward him for appointing their choice to the Senate seat. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

• Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

A current play tells the story of the English monarch who lost the colonies and his mind. Hedy Weiss reviews and recommends "The Madness of King George III" and two other plays.

• More on the Story: More on the plays
• "The Madness of King George III"
• "Passing Strange"
• "The Front Page"

Science & Nature

Polar Bears at Risk

We discuss the impact of climate change on polar bears with two prominent conservationists.

• More on the Story: Slideshow and facts on polar bears
• Polar Bears International
• Chicago Zoological Society
• Polar Bear Presentation at Brookfield Zoo

Politics

Sen. Mark Kirk

The U.S. Senator joins us via Skype to discuss, among other things, the White House's decision not to release the photos of Osama bin Laden's death.

• More on Sen. Mark Kirk
• CBS article on the decision not to release the photos