Politics

Civil Unions

The Illinois Senate passed a bill permitting civil unions for same-sex couples -- now what? We speak with a law expert on the particulars of this historic bill.

• Read the bill

Health

Midwives in Illinois

Should midwives, without training as a doctor or nurse, be allowed to deliver babies in Illinois? We have more on the growing debate.

Health

World AIDS Day

We get an update on the state of AIDS on this World AIDS Day.

• AIDS Foundation of Chicago

Politics

Springfield Update

The Illinois Senate passed legislation today that would allow civil unions for same-sex couples. Chicago Sun-Times Springfield bureau chief Dave McKinney joins us to talk about this historic development, and other news from the state capitol.

• Read the bill

Arts & Entertainment

WarnerNuzova

We hear a performance from a dynamic cello and piano duo. WarnerNuzova gives us a taste of their recent CD of Russian classical music.

Other links mentioned on the show:

• Chicago's Winter Nighttime Parking Ban

Business

News Analysis: Police and Firefighter Pensions

Elizabeth Brackett and her guests take up the debate over police and firefighter pensions.

• The Commercial Club of Chicago
• Illinois Public Pension Fund Association

Politics

Springfield Update

Medical marijuana goes up in smoke in Springfield. We have the latest on this, civil unions, and pension reform from the state capitol.

Arts & Entertainment

Biking the Boulevards

Tonight marks the premiere of Geoffrey Baer's newest show at 7:30 pm on WTTW. We get a sneak preview, and chat with Geoffrey about his experiences Biking the Boulevards.

• Discover Chicago's boulevards, parks, and neighborhoods on the Biking the Boulevards interactive website

Politics

News Analysis: Rahm Emanuel

Carol Marin talks with Rahm Emanuel about his bid for mayor.

• Rahm Emanuel's campaign website

Arts & Entertainment

Soul Food Thanksgiving

We show you how to give your Thanksgiving meal a side of soul.

• Army & Lou's recipes for bread pudding and lemon sauce
• Army & Lou's