Politics

News Analysis: Kirk Dillard and Dan Hynes

We talk to the runners-up in the gubernatorial primary, State Comptroller Dan Hynes and Republican State Sen. Kirk Dillard, about the state's budget mess and whether the current candidates for governor really have all the answers.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: SugarStrings

We meet a family that truly plays together....stringed instruments, that is. Live music from up-and-coming young stars -- and cousins --SugarStrings.

Science & Nature

Robot Competition

The Roberto Clemente Wildcat Robotics Team, The Robocats, finished with a Silver Medal in an international competition. We meet the team...and their robot.

• Find out what events and teams are in your area

Education

Dancing for Kids

A number of students are learning the cha-cha and a lot more, thanks to an innovative public school program.

Arts & Entertainment

BP Oil Spill

As the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico worsens, environmental groups around the country are standing by to help. We talk with Ken Ramirez from the Shedd Aquarium about what it will take to save and rehabilitate threatened wildlife.

Arts & Entertainment

News Analysis: Living Kidney Donation

We meet one Chicago woman who became the domino that allowed eight people to get a life-saving kidney. We find out about altruistic living kidney donations, and why they are on the rise.

Politics

General David Petraeus

Elizabeth Brackett reports on the visit to Chicago of General David Petraeus.

• Watch web exclusive of General Petraeus' presentation

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

Barbecuing season is almost here. Check, Please! host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with the best drinks to serve grillside.

• Alpana's Memorial Day Drink Recommendations
• Places to purchase Dandelion Wine: Ackerman Winery, Amana Iowa and Village Winery, Amana Iowa

Alpana's Memorial Day Drink Recommendations:

• Gran Sarao Brut Rose, Spain $11 - “An affordable sparkling rose that you can bring to summer time celebrations. Also pains well with BBQ – especially ribs and other grilled, smoky foods. On the dry side but still fruity with flavors or strawberries, rose petals and dried cranberries.”
• 2007 Montes Alpha Syrah, Chile $20 – “Dark, rich and luscious with flavors of blackberries and smoked cherries. Subtle spice notes are a great match for grilled and smoky foods.”
• Aperol Orange Aperitif, “Aperol is a burnished orange color and is flavored with a subtle blend of bitter orange, gentian root, rhubarb, and other roots and herbs”

  Recipe:

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  • 1 1/2 ounces Aperol
  • 3 ounces Presecco or sparkling wine, chilled
  • 1 lemon or orange slice

  Fill glass with ice. Add Aperol, Prosecoo and top with a splash of soda water. Garnish with a lemon or orange slice and serve.

Arts & Entertainment

Frank Lloyd Wright House Rehab

We meet an architect who's putting up his own money to transform a rundown Frank Lloyd Wright house in Glencoe into a green home for the 21st century.

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Arts & Entertainment

Incognito

Local actor Michael Fosberg talks about his one-man show, Incognito, which chronicles his journey to find his birth father, and the new life that came with that discovery.