Politics

Springfield Update

The Illinois Senate passed legislation today that would allow civil unions for same-sex couples. Chicago Sun-Times Springfield bureau chief Dave McKinney joins us to talk about this historic development, and other news from the state capitol.

• Read the bill

Arts & Entertainment

WarnerNuzova

We hear a performance from a dynamic cello and piano duo. WarnerNuzova gives us a taste of their recent CD of Russian classical music.

Other links mentioned on the show:

• Chicago's Winter Nighttime Parking Ban

Business

News Analysis: Police and Firefighter Pensions

Elizabeth Brackett and her guests take up the debate over police and firefighter pensions.

• The Commercial Club of Chicago
• Illinois Public Pension Fund Association

Politics

Springfield Update

Medical marijuana goes up in smoke in Springfield. We have the latest on this, civil unions, and pension reform from the state capitol.

Arts & Entertainment

Biking the Boulevards

Tonight marks the premiere of Geoffrey Baer's newest show at 7:30 pm on WTTW. We get a sneak preview, and chat with Geoffrey about his experiences Biking the Boulevards.

• Discover Chicago's boulevards, parks, and neighborhoods on the Biking the Boulevards interactive website

Politics

News Analysis: Rahm Emanuel

Carol Marin talks with Rahm Emanuel about his bid for mayor.

• Rahm Emanuel's campaign website

Arts & Entertainment

Soul Food Thanksgiving

We show you how to give your Thanksgiving meal a side of soul.

• Army & Lou's recipes for bread pudding and lemon sauce
• Army & Lou's

Arts & Entertainment

The Pope's Maestro

The Pope's Maestro
We talk with the Maestro who conducted concerts for Pope John Paul II for 17 years.

Business

News Analysis: Chicago Beer Industry

Cash and favors are allegedly "pouring" into many Chicago bar owners' pockets. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have more on a Crain's Chicago Business investigation that found pay-to-play practices involving Chicago's beer industry.

Politics

Springfield Update

The fall veto session is set to wrap up next week in Springfield. We talk with Chicago Sun-Times Springfield reporter Dave McKinney about whether or not lawmakers are planning any major action.