Science & Nature

Bloomingdale Trail

It's not much now, but find out how the city plans to transform a three-mile long abandoned railway. Paris Schutz takes us for a journey down the Bloomingdale Trail.

• More on the Story: Web article & photo gallery
• Bloomingdale Trail website

Politics

President of University of Illinois

We hear from Michael Hogan about rising tuition, budget issues and his first year as president of the University of Illinois.

• Should U of I be given more resources from the state?
• Michael Hogan's bio

Politics

Quinn Signs Education Reform Bill

Gov. Pat Quinn signs a landmark education bill. We talk to the bill's sponsor about the changes that pave the way for longer school days and why it's harder for teachers to strike.

• More on the Story: Breakdown of school reforms & teacher reaction
• Do you think the bill will improve education in Illinois?

Blagojevich Trial 2011

Defense Attorneys on Blagojevich Retrial

It's now a waiting game as jurors in the retrial of Rod Blagojevich finish their second day of deliberations. Two of the former governor's defense attorneys join us to discuss everything that went on and how they're feeling now that it's almost over.

• Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, new top cop Garry McCarthy is beefing up police presence in the wake of mobs of thugs, who are quickly converging and dispersing, robbing shoppers and tourists in the Near North and downtown areas. Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's case goes to the jury after a tough cross-examination and closing arguments. Gov. Pat Quinn threatens to shut down the summer road construction season to get legislators back to the bargaining table in Springfield. And in sports, losing records for the Cubs and White Sox spell trouble for the rest of the season.

Guests:

• Mike Flannery, Fox News Chicago
• Kristen Mack, Chicago Tribune
• Abdon Pallasch, Chicago Sun-Times
• Fred Mitchell, Chicago Tribune

More on the Story:

• More on the Story: Week in Review (6/6 - 6/10)
• Weekend Events Around Town: 6/10 - 6/12

Cultural Connections

Cultural Connections: Max ZT

It's hammer-time when a master of the hammered dulcimer joins us for an in-studio performance.

• More on the Story: Watch videos of Max ZT's performances
• Max ZT's website
• More Cultural Connections online

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

One of our viewers was curious about a unique bridge in Hoffman Estates. Geoffrey Baer is here with some answers in this week's Ask Geoffrey.

• Ask Geoffrey your own question and watch previous segments
• Hoffman Estates website
• Chicago Tribune article about the Lion Bridge
• Chicago Housing Authority history

Blagojevich Trial 2011

Case Goes to Jury in Blagojevich Retrial

The fate of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich is now in the hands of the jury. The prosecution and defense teams finished their closing arguments Thursday afternoon. Elizabeth Brackett was in court and has the story.

• Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page
• Do you think Rod Blagojevich is guilty?

Politics

New Chicago Police Superintendent

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Garry McCarthy is now officially Chicago's Police Superintendent. Eddie Arruza goes one-on-one with him to talk about flash mobs, crime and redistributing cops.

• More on the Story: McCarthy bio
• Are you concerned by the recent rash of flash mob violence?
• John Kass column on Race and Crime
• Chicago Magazine: History of Flash Mobs & Beach Violence
• Chicago Business: Flash Mobs quelled along Michigan Ave.

Blagojevich Trial 2011

Closing Arguments Begin in Blagojevich Retrial

It's nearly a wrap. The prosecution and defense in the corruption retrial of Rod Blagojevich both rested their cases today, and the prosecution began its closing argument. Elizabeth Brackett was in court for it all and reports back with the details.

• Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page