Arts & Entertainment

Homing Pigeons

Banned in Chicago, racing pigeons have flown the coop and landed in the suburbs. We meet some of the bird lovers who keep the sport alive and flying high.

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

What distinguished businessman transformed a frog pond into a castle? We find out in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

• "Illinois: The Castle" -- Time Magazine
• Patterson McCormick Mansion
• Peshtigo Wisconsin Fire

Arts & Entertainment

Soldier Field: A Stadium and its City

It's not just about Sundays. In his new book Soldier Field: A Stadium and its City, author Liam Ford calls the story of Soldier Field the story of Chicago. He join us to talk about the book.

• Read an excerpt from the book

Arts & Entertainment

You! The Experience

The giant heart is back at the Museum of Science and Industry, and it's all dressed up for the 21st century. It's part of a new $21 million exhibit that is all about..."You!"

• You! The Experience

Business

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

The man attempting to buy the Chicago Sun-Times, Jim Tyree, sits down with Eddie Arruza to talk about the future of the newspaper.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Joshua Roman

Conductor Kirk Muspratt tells us about the New Philharmonic's upcoming Slavic Strings performances, and nationally acclaimed cellist Joshua Roman performs in the studio.

Arts & Entertainment

Chicago Biography

The author of a new book that chronicles Chicago's rich history joins us to discuss our ever-evolving city.

• Chicago: A Biography

Arts & Entertainment

Animal Crackers

Groucho, Chico and Harpo are back in town. We take a look at Goodman Theatre's new staging of the Marx Brothers classic Animal Crackers.

Health

H1N1 Vaccine

The first shipments of swine flu vaccine are arriving this week. Dr. Julie Morita of the Chicago Department of Public Health tells us where it's going and how to get one.

• Citywide flu prevention strategy

Education

News Analysis with Carol Marin

The University of Illinois named an interim president over the weekend. Carol Marin talks with Stanley Ikenberry about what he can do to restore confidence in the state institution.