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

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana: Summer Drinks

With temperatures creeping toward the 100-degree mark, how does a beer shake sound? Check Please! Host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh tells us about a trending summer drink.

• Ask Alpana your own question and watch previous segments
• As Seen On Chicago Tonight: Wine

Alpana’s Picks for Starter Wines for New Wine Drinkers

• Rose: Crios Rose of Malbec, Argentina $10.99 - “It has bright cranberry and raspberry flavors with a really vibrant, juicy almost sweet finish. This is a good stepping stone for getting in to red wines.”
• Riesling: Mirassou Riesling, California $7.99 - “Features flavors of green apples, honeysuckle and sweet peaches.”

Spice and Herb-Infused Liquors

• Fernet Branca   
• Averna
• Benedictine
• Cynar, Artichoke-Based Liquor

Health

Cell Phones & Cancer Risk

Do cell phones cause cancer? And what exactly does the World Health Organization have to say about it? A Chicago scientist who contributed to the latest report joins us to clarify the findings.

• More on the Story: Tips to reduce cell phone radiation exposure
• Are you concerned about possible cancer risk from cell phones?
• Scientist David McCormick's bio and research
• WHO press release
• National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet: Cell Phones & Cancer Risk
• American Cancer Society: Cancer Causes: Cell Phones
• Environmental Working Group: Cell Phone Radiation Exposure

Blagojevich Trial 2011

Prosecutors Finish Cross-Examination

Prosecutors finished cross-examining Rod Blagojevich today. Closing arguments are expected tomorrow and the case should be in the hands of the jury by Thursday. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest.

• Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

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Viewer Mail

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Politics

John Dean on Watergate Scandal

It's been almost 40 years since the Watergate burglaries and subsequent cover up. We have former Nixon White House counsel John Dean here to discuss the impact the scandal has had on politics, the law and more.

• More on the Story: Videos of Dean's 1973 testimony and Nixon's statements to public