Arts & Entertainment

Bonnie Hunt

Will Bonnie Hunt become the new Oprah? Elizabeth Brackett talks to the Chicago-born talk show host about her future, and the future of her show.

Politics

News Analysis: Todd Stroger Interview

In an exclusive interview with the Chicago News Cooperative, Todd Stroger talks about racism, what he feels is a biased media, and a silent Mayor Daley. Eddie Arruza talks to the reporter who got the interview.

Arts & Entertainment

Asian Carp

Members of an international rapid response team are removing poisoned fish by the thousands from the Sanitary and Ship Canal. Will Asian carp be among them? And are there better ways to stop the spread of invasive species? Rich Samuels brings us the latest on a growing controversy.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Linda Eder

Her voice has been compared to Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland. We have a performance from Broadway and pop star Linda Eder.

• Linda Eder tour schedule

Arts & Entertainment

Rick Steves

Heading abroad this holiday season? Rick Steves shares travel tips and much more.

Politics

News Analysis: City Budget

The City Council passed Mayor Daley's $6.1 billion 2010 budget today. It includes no new taxes thanks to a dip into reserve funds. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at how the city is spending its money.

• 2010 budget summary

Arts & Entertainment

Asian Carp

Extreme measures are underway to keep Asian carp out of Lake Michigan. Rich Samuels has the details.

Politics

The President's Plan for Afghanistan

President Obama reveals his strategy for Afghanistan. Just how many more troops will be heading overseas? We have the president's remarks live.

Arts & Entertainment

Hidden Chicago Quiz

Geoffrey Baer joins us with a quiz to test your knowledge about Chicago.

• Information about Chicago's Winter Overnight Parking Ban

Big Cat and the Bears

Bears Alumni Club

Brett Favre and the Vikings torched the Bears. We recap yesterday's game with former Bears quarterback Jim Miller.