Arts & Entertainment

Local Reaction

Chicago's Fails in its Bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics

The huge crowd at Daley Plaza was stunned at the news of Chicago's quick exit in Copenhagen. We talk about the disappointment--and the relief in some quarters--being felt around the city.

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read some viewer mail.

Time Out Chicago

Time Out Weekend Picks

Time Out Chicago magazine shares some ideas on how you can revamp your home this weekend.

• International Antiques Fair
• Vintage Planter Sale
• Post27
• Sprout Home
• Andersonville Arts and Home Weekend
• Ravenswood ArtWalk

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

A bust honoring Sir Georg Solti was sculpted, and then dedicated in front of the Lincoln Park Conservatory in 1987. Two of our viewers noticed it was missing and wonder where it went. We find out in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

• A short history of Argonne's Illinois site
• Sir George Solti Bust

Education

Northwestern University President

We meet Northwestern University's new president, Morton Schapiro, and hear about his vision for the school.

• Web exclusive: watch our entire interview with Morton Schapiro.

Business

Microcredit

Small business owners have had a hard time getting credit since the onset of the recession. We meet some savvy entrepreneurs who have weathered the storm with the help of "microcredit."

• ACCION Chicago
• CEDA
• Chicago Community Ventures
• Jewish Vocational Service

Arts & Entertainment

Chicago's Olympic Effort

Years of speculating, lobbying, and planning have come down to this: tomorrow we will finally know whether Chicago will host the 2016 Olympics. Eddie Arruza and his panel have more on how tomorrow's decision will impact the city's future.

• Watch a live feed from Copenhagen
• International Olympic Committee

Education

CPS CEO Ron Huberman

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Chicago Public Schools chief Ron Huberman joins us to talk about the role of the schools when it comes to violent children.

Politics

Video Poker Ban

Video Poker Ban
Legalized video poker will not be coming to unincorporated areas of Cook County. Rich Samuels tells us what was behind the vote county commissioners took today.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Joe Pug

You may have seen him performing at Lollapalooza this summer. Joe Pug is here to preview his performance at the Chicago Country Music Festival this weekend in Grant Park.

• Listen to Joe Pug's "Hymn 101"