Business

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett: The Economy

The Dow closed up 44 points today and at a thirteen-month high this past Monday. Is it a positive sign for the economy as a whole? Elizabeth Brackett finds out from her panel of economists and investment strategists.

Politics

CTA Finances

Thanks to a deal with the state, CTA fare hikes have been averted. But, there still could be service cuts. Rich Samuels brings us the good news and the bad.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Company of Thieves

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Arts & Entertainment

Sesame Street's Elmo

On the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street, we revisit our 2007 visit with one of its biggest stars: Elmo!

Politics

Church and State

Houses of worship and private schools have been receiving state tax dollars, and this has reignited the church-state debate. We talk with a state representative who has helped send money to a Jesuit-run high school and an ACLU member with concerns about the practice.

Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham

Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham

Chicago has become a world center of "cloud computing." As we continue our Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham series, Rich Samuels explains what "cloud computing" is and how you probably already use it on a daily basis.

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

A new study finds that two-thirds of Chicago police officers accused of misconduct have actually kept their jobs. Carol Marin sits down with the study's author and the head of the Chicago Police Board.

• Chicago Police Board: A 10-Year Analysis--The Chicago Justice Project
• Read the executive summary of the study

Education

Magnet School Admissions

There are big changes in the way Chicago school kids will be accepted into magnet schools and selective enrollment high schools. Elizabeth Brackett has the details.

• Upcoming CPS community meetings on the new policies

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Viewer Mail

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Big Cat and the Bears

Bears Alumni Club

It was a long day for Jay Cutler and Bears fans yesterday. Former tight end Dustin Lyman joins us on the Bears Alumni Club to sort through the carnage.