Cultural Connections
Cultural Connections: Martin Mull
Actor and painter Martin Mull talks about the suburban dreamscapes he captures on canvas.
Arts & Entertainment
Sex Columnist Dan Savage
Provocative sex columnist and Chicago native Dan Savage joins us for a revealing interview.
Arts & Entertainment
For Colored Girls
Tyler Perry's new film For Colored Girls is causing some controversy in the African-American community. We take a look at why some people are saying the portrayals of African-American men in the film are stereotypical and inaccurate.
Ask Alpana
Ask Alpana
The countdown to Turkey Day is on. Whether you're preparing a feast or a more modest dinner, don't forget to consider the drinks. Check, Please! Host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh is here with Thanksgiving dinner-drink pairing tips.
Recommendations for Thanksgiving Dinner:
- White Wine: Seven Hills Riesling, Washington $12-"Green apple aromatics with flavors of ripe peaches, honey and crisp clean finish."
- Red Wine: Zinfandel, Grenache or other Rhone blends are all very good options. If you cannot decide between them try Apothic Red California $14
Recommendations for Thanksgiving Dessert:
Pumpkin Pie:
- Alvear Cream Sherry from Spain $14
- Prairie State Prairie Pumpkin Wine $12-"Tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass. It's delicious!"
Pecan Pie:
Apple Crisp:
- 2008 D’Arenberg The Stump Jump Sticky Chardonnay Australia $10 (for a half bottle)-"This golden colored dessert wine with flavors of ripe apples and honey, vanilla and baked pineapples is a great match for buttery apple crisp."
Chocolate Dessert:
- Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto d’Acqui, Italy $20"A semi-sweet, rose colored sparkling dessert wine with flavors of raspberries and strawberries."
Hard Cider:
Arts & Entertainment
The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones
Which is the better band -- the Beatles or the Rolling Stones? In their new book, rock critics Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis settle the score for good.