Business

News Analysis: Mortgages

Foreclosure filings in Illinois went up 56 percent in October., We look at the housing crisis and explore what homeowners at risk can do.

Politics

Parking Meters

We get an exclusive look at the Chicago News Cooperative's investigation into the profits of the city's parking meter deal.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Tim Ries

We hear how a renowned sax player and some local college students are turning the music of the Rolling Stones into jazz.

• Tim Ries
• Tim Ries performing at Jazz Showcase

Politics

The Chicago Network

A new report says Chicago women remain a minority in high-ranking positions at the city's largest public companies. Three local executives join us to discuss the findings.

• The Chicago Network

Arts & Entertainment

The Arts and Crafts Movement

Promising art in every home, the Arts and Crafts movement migrated from England to Chicago. We have the latest on a new show at the Art Institute.

• Apostles of Beauty: Arts and Crafts from Britain to Chicago

Politics

Party House

DePaul student Frankie Valencia was shot and killed at a Humboldt Park Halloween party, and it happened in a condo that had been rented just for the party. Many properties around the city are being rented out by the night or week. We hear from an alderman and the owner of a vacation rental agency about the controversial practice.

Science & Nature

News Analysis: Mammograms

New guidelines about mammograms from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force seem to contradict everything women have been told about breast cancer screening and mammography. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look.

• U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Screening for Breast Cancer

Politics

School Board President's Death

Mayor Daley stormed out of a City Hall press conference after questions about the death of School Board President Michael Scott. Rich Samuels tells us what was said.

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

Don't let your Thanksgiving feast leave you and your guests thirsty this year. Check, Please! host and master sommelier Alpana Singh is back with a list of affordable Thanksgiving wines and spirits.

• Alpana's Thanksgiving Drink Recommendations
• Web Exclusive: Alpana's Thanksgiving Beer Recommendations

America's Test Kitchen

America's Test Kitchen

One of the stars of the PBS series America's Test Kitchen joins us with his best recipes for turkey, pumpkin pie, and other holiday favorites.