Politics

Future of Al Qaeda

Is America safer now that the mastermind behind the September 11th attacks is no longer at large? Carol Marin and her panel delve into the future of Al Qaeda and more.

• Will bin Laden's death make America safer? Join the discussion

Politics

Impact of Osama bin Laden's Death

What does it mean for the war on terror now that Osama bin Laden is dead? Our panel will discuss this and the impact his death will have on U.S. and foreign relations moving forward.

• More on the Story: President Obama's announcement

Politics

Pakistan Debrief

The president's top counter-terrorism adviser called the decision to launch the military operation against Osama bin Laden one of the "gutsiest calls" in recent history. But what does it say about Pakistan's cooperation in the efforts to root out terrorism? Ash-har Quraishi has the story.

• More on the Story: Osama bin Laden's Death: How News Traveled
• Sohaib Athar's Twitter feed

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, President Obama releases his birth certificate, then makes a whirlwind trip to Chicago to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Rod Blagojevich's retrial jury is shaping up, minus the one so-called "Oprah juror." Joking with reporters, the former governor called her tickets to one of the Queen of Talk's last shows, "f***ing golden." Rahm Emanuel says everyone must sacrifice in tough times -- including arts organizations. And in sports, the Bulls move on while the Blackhawks end their playoff comeback in an overtime heartbreaker.

Guests:

• Abdon Pallasch, Chicago Sun-Times
• Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune
• Mick Dumke, Chicago Reader
• Gail Fischer, Comcast Sportsnet Chicago

More on the Story:

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

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey: Civil War

In honor of the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War this month, Geoffrey Baer looks back on what he's discovered about Chicago's Civil War history in a special edition of Ask Geoffrey.

• More on the Story: Chicago's Civil War graves
• Civil War in Encyclopedia of Chicago
• Camp Douglas
• Camp Kane in St. Charles

Cultural Connections

Cultural Connections: Art Chicago

The international art world comes to Chicago for the Artropolis exhibition at the Merchandise Mart. We find out what's new this year at this annual Chicago tradition.

• More on the Story: What local galleries are bringing to the show
• Art Chicago's website

Science & Nature

Dooring

A car door is a dangerous and unexpected obstacle that is dreaded by bicyclists around the world. We tell you how the state of Illinois is tracking bike crashes in an effort to make the streets safer for two-wheeled travelers.

• Should drivers be more mindful of bikers?
• Active Transport Alliance
• What to do if you get doored
• Steven Vance's blog
• YouTube clip

Arts & Entertainment

Protest for Father Pfleger

The fiery pastor of St. Sabina Church is out and his parishioners went to the archbishop's residence to make their displeasure known. But Cardinal George headed to Rome today for the beatification of Pope John Paul II. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at both controversial issues.

• More on the Story: More on Pfleger protest
• Join the discussion
• Father Pfleger's transcripts from Smiley & West radio show
• Robert McClory's book on Pfleger

Blagojevich Trial 2011

Picking Final Jurors

Judge James Zagel told lawyers Thursday morning that they would have until Monday to request the removal of certain jurors. Opening statements are expected to start Monday afternoon. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

• Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

Science & Nature

Lurie Garden

The Lurie Garden is in full glory at Millennium Park. We meet the gifted gardeners who've helped this urban oasis grow up healthy and green.

• The Lurie Garden website