Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

A current play tells the story of the English monarch who lost the colonies and his mind. Hedy Weiss reviews and recommends "The Madness of King George III" and two other plays.

• More on the Story: More on the plays
• "The Madness of King George III"
• "Passing Strange"
• "The Front Page"

Science & Nature

Polar Bears at Risk

We discuss the impact of climate change on polar bears with two prominent conservationists.

• More on the Story: Slideshow and facts on polar bears
• Polar Bears International
• Chicago Zoological Society
• Polar Bear Presentation at Brookfield Zoo

Politics

Sen. Mark Kirk

The U.S. Senator joins us via Skype to discuss, among other things, the White House's decision not to release the photos of Osama bin Laden's death.

• More on Sen. Mark Kirk
• CBS article on the decision not to release the photos

Blagojevich Trial 2011

Blagojevich Chief of Staff Testifies

Former chief of staff John Harris continued his testimony today, answering questions about Rod Blagojevich's efforts to put his wife Patti on the state payroll. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on the prosecution's case.

• Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

Politics

Mayor Daley's Last City Council Meeting

After 22 years and hundreds of City Council meetings, Mayor Daley presided over his final one today. Eddie Arruza reports on the many tributes he received from aldermen and the Mayor's parting words to them.

• More on the Story: Dick Simpson on Daley's history with City Council
• What are your thoughts on Mayor Daley's tenure?

Politics

Haymarket Riot

Chicago Tonight takes a look at one of the pivotal moments in U.S. labor history and the controversy it sparked that endures to this day.

• The Dramas of Haymarket
• Chicago Historical Society: The Haymarket Collection

Science & Nature

Jellies at the Shedd

A collection of ethereal jellyfish make up the Shedd Aquarium's latest exhibit. We have some live in our studio!

• More on the Story: A slideshow of the jellyfish in the exhibit
• Shedd Aquarium jellyfish exhibit

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business News

How does Chicago rank as a city of opportunity? WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us with the answer and to look at the week's business headlines.

• More on the Story: The full Cities of Opportunity ranking
• Article on the ranking

Blagojevich Trial 2011

Prosecution Begins in Blagojevich Retrial

The voice of Rod Blagojevich once again rang out in a federal courtroom as the first tapes in his retrial were played. Blagojevich can be heard asking his chief of staff John Harris what he can get in return for appointing a U.S. Senator to fill then president-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

• Chicago Tonight's Blagojevich Retrial page

Politics

Felicia Davis

A former Chicago police officer and now college administrator will be advising Rahm Emanuel on public safety issues. Eddie Arruza will talk with Felicia Davis about her background and her new job as a deputy chief of staff in the incoming administration.

• Article on Davis' appointment