Arts & Entertainment

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The Riccardo Muti era is about to begin at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. We talk to the President of the CSO to find out how she managed to catch a superstar of the classical music world.

• Find out about the CSO's free concert in Millennium Park on Saturday September 19th

Arts & Entertainment

Ray Bradbury

From the archives, local sci-fi legend Ray Bradbury reads from his fiery classic Fahrenheit 451.

• Listen to the Echoes: The Ray Bradbury Interviews by Sam Weller

Health

Electroconvulsive Therapy

Has electroconvulsive therapy been unfairly given a bad name? We speak with one woman who claims the treatment saved her life.

• Carol Kivler's website: Courageous Discovery
• National Alliance on Mental Illness

Politics

Inspector General Joe Ferguson

He was hired to thwart corruption about 10 months ago. What has the city's new inspector general Joseph Ferguson been up to? We find out.

Politics

News Analysis: Race for Governor

A new poll shows Republican Bill Brady opening up a large lead over incumbent Pat Quinn in the race for Illinois governor. Is the outcome all but decided, or is Governor Quinn poised for a turnaround in the final months? Carol Marin and her panel take a look.

Politics

Police Protest

Hundreds of people came out today calling for the resignation of Police Superintendent Jody Weis. Ash-har Quraishi was there and has the details.

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

You've opened a bottle of red wine but haven't finished it. Should you stick it in the refrigerator? Check, Please! host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh is here with that answer and more in tonight's edition of Ask Alpana.

• Read Alpana's recommendations

Local Winery’s that Produce Seyval Blancs:

• August Hill Winery, Illinois
• Prairie State Prairie White Seyval Blanc, Illinois
• Vintage Illinois at Starved Rock 2010

Local Breweries:

• Half Acre Brewing Company
• Goose Island
• Metropolitan Brewing Company
• Metropolitan Brewing Company
• Two Brothers Brewing Company

Politics

Bike Sharing

Perhaps one of Mayor Daley's legacies will be the abundance of bikes -- and bike paths -- in Chicago. One project for which he's long advocated is finally up and running: bike sharing. We show you how it could change public transportation...at least when the weather's nice.

• Chicago's bike sharing program

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss reviews a high-kicking production of A Chorus Line and two other must-see shows on Chicago-area stages.

• The Astronaut's Birthday--Redmoon Theater
• Jailbait--Profiles Theatre
• A Chorus Line--Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

Arts & Entertainment

My Maasai Life

We meet a 28-year-old Schaumburg native whose journey and home in the savanna of Kenya has taught her some most unexpected life lessons which she documents in her new book, My Maasai Life.

• See Robin at Women and Children First on 9/15
• Free the Children
• Follow Robin's life in Kenya on Twitter