Arts & Entertainment

David Alan Grier

You may know actor and comedian David Alan Grier from comic roles in the movies and on television shows such as "In Living Color." He joins us to talk about stand-up comedy and what he calls "the chocolate-covered truth."

• David Alan Grier's performances at Zanies
• "Barack Like Me: The Chocolate-Covered Truth"

Arts & Entertainment

Michael Reese Hospital Demolition

The former Michael Reese Hospital campus is set to be demolished to make way for a potential Olympic village. Eddie Arruza finds out why preservationists say Chicago will lose some very significant buildings.

Business

News Analysis with Carol Marin

There are a lot of headlines proclaiming that the recession is "over." But what that means for the local and national economy is the bigger question. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at where things stand with the economy.

Education

U of I President Resigns

University of Illinois President B. Joseph White will resign after months of controversy over the school's admissions practices. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on his resignation and the next steps for the university.

Arts & Entertainment

Triathlon World Championships

Our own Elizabeth Brackett tells us how she captured the Triathlon World Championship earlier this month in Australia.

Arts & Entertainment

The American Lighthouse Cookbook

Are lighthouse keepers the ultimate "locavores," or local eaters? We talk to a chef and author who says yes.

• The American Lighthouse Cookbook
• Chef Ed Cooks Honeydew Avocado Soup

Arts & Entertainment

Yeast Nation: The Triumph of Life

We talk to the Tony Award-winning creators of a new musical about love and life billions of years ago.

• Yeast Nation (The Triumph of Life)
• Web Exclusive: Yeast Nation

Education

The Providence Effect

A new documentary debuts this week that highlights a highly successful Chicago college preparatory school. One of the film's stars and a student share their keys to educational excellence.

• The Providence Effect
• Theaters where you can watch the documentary
• Providence St. Mel School

Health

Heroin Crisis, Part 2

A deadly drug is cause for alarm in some Lake County suburbs. We bring you part two of our investigation into why more suburban kids are overdosing on heroin.

• Buffalo Grove Community Forum on Drug Abuse

Arts & Entertainment

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett

Combustible Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley was suspended for the rest of the season after ripping his team and the fans. Is the suspension fair? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the controversy.