The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Civic pride is swelling on the eve of the Blackhawks' first Stanley Cup appearance since 1992; state lawmakers override Governor Quinn's veto of McCormick Place work-rule reforms; Mayor Daley says he won't raise property taxes next year; the Supreme Court rules that African-American firefighter applicants in Chicago will be allowed to proceed with their discrimination case; and the local real estate market is finally starting to show some signs of life.

Guests:

• Dick Kay - WCPT, Chicago's Progressive Talk Radio
• Jesse Rogers - ESPN Radio 1000 & ESPNChicago.com
• Ameet Sachdev - Chicago Tribune
• Tom Corfman - Crain's Chicago Business

Arts & Entertainment

WWII Planes

We fly on a fully restored World War II bomber, and meet a man who flew 35 missions as a tail gunner.

• The Collings Foundation
• Find out about upcoming tours

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

We learn the history behind the stars on the Chicago flag in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

• John Paul Stevens biography--Oyez.org
• "The Chicago Flag"--Chicago History Museum
• "About the Municipal Flag of Chicago"--Chicago Public Library
• Cicero Flying Field

The Friday Night Show

Friday Night Show Preview: Blackhawks Legends

We preview Joel Weisman's interview with Blackhawks legends Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, and Tony Esposito.

Arts & Entertainment

Museum of Contemporary Art

Inside Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art. We speak with the director of the MCA about her vision for the future -- and competing with the Art Institute's Modern Wing.

Arts & Entertainment

News Analysis: Facebook Privacy

Facebook is the most popular social networking site on earth, but it has come under fire over how much of your personal information it shares with others. The site claims it is tightening its security policies, but will they go far enough? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look.

Arts & Entertainment

Jon Burge Trial

Elizabeth Brackett has the latest from the trial of former police commander Jon Burge.

Politics

Springfield Update

The McCormick Place rules overhaul is now law. The legislature dealt Governor Quinn a stinging rebuke of his amendatory veto by an overwhelming majority vote. We have the latest news from Springfield.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Canasta

Live music tonight from a critically acclaimed young band from Chicago -- Canasta.

• Canasta's upcoming shows

Arts & Entertainment

Lurie Garden

The Lurie Garden is in full glory in Millennium Park. We talk with the gifted gardeners who have helped this urban oasis grow healthy and green.