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Big Cat and the Bears

Bears Alumni Club

It was a balance of offense and defense -- and passing and running -- that pushed the Bears past the winless Buffalo Bills. Brian Baschnagel talks about the victory on this week's edition of the Bears Alumni Club.

Arts & Entertainment

Architect Harry Weese

Three decades ago, architect Harry Weese was fighting to save Chicago from urban blight. He gave the city some of its most famous buildings...and then was almost forgotten. We look at the great work and troubled life of Harry Weese.

Newly released book:

• The Architecture of Harry Weese by Robert Bruegmann and Kathleen Murphy Skolnik

Upcoming events related to the book:

• November 11 The Architecture of Harry Weese event for the Society of Architectural Historians, Chicago Chapter, at offices of Ross Barney Architects, 10 W. Hubbard Street, 5-8 pm, members only.
• November 17th The Architecture of Harry Weese lunchtime lecture at the Chicago Architecture Foundation. 12:15 - 1 at CAF, 224 S. Michigan Ave.

More Links

• Robert Sharoff's controversial Chicago Magazine article about Harry Weese

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us with the week's top business stories, including how the city of Chicago postponed its bond sale.

Politics

News Analysis: Lawmakers

The election is over -- now the hard work begins. Namely, how to make up what could be a $15 billion budget shortfall. Carol Marin and her panel of legislators have more on what to expect when lawmakers return to Springfield.

The Week in Review

The Week In Review with Joel Weisman

In a close contest with Alexi Giannoulias, Republican Mark Kirk takes President Obama's former Senate seat. Meanwhile, Republican congressional candidates score impressive victories in the suburbs, but Democrats maintain control of the Illinois House and Senate as they return immediately to Springfield to tackle the $13 billion budget deficit. Toni Preckwinkle wins big in the race for Cook County Board President, and Independent Forrest Claypool fails to beat Democratic Party heavyweight Joe Berrios for Cook County Assessor. In sports, the Bears are back from their bye week. And Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg refuses more minor managing for the Cubs.

Guests:

• Mary Mitchell, Chicago Sun-Times
• David Greising, Chicago News Cooperative
• Abdon Pallasch, Chicago Sun-Times
• Lester Munson, ESPN

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

What happened to the Chagall windows at the Art Institute of Chicago? Geoffrey Baer has the answer to this and other viewer questions, in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Arts & Entertainment

Iroquois Theatre Fire

More than a century ago, America's deadliest building fire killed more than 600 at Chicago's Iroquois Theatre. Tomorrow, a memorial to the victims will be re-dedicated at City Hall. We tell you about the fire that could have been prevented.

Cultural Connections

Cultural Connections: Ballet Hispanico

Rhythm and motion blend in one of the nation's premier Latin dance ensembles. We talk with the artistic director of Ballet Hispanico.

• Dance Chicago

Politics

Senator Roland Burris

His almost two years in the U.S. Senate were highlighted by controversy and criticism, and soon, Senator Roland Burris may be out of a job. Is he contemplating running for another political office? Eddie Arruza will talk with the Senator.