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.

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

Link also mentioned on the show:

• Chicago Board of Elections Unofficial Candidate List

Education

Urban Chicken Consultant

Want to raise chickens in your backyard? Why some are flocking to an "urban chicken consultant."

• Find out about Jennifer Murtoff's urban chicken consultant business and read her blog

Arts & Entertainment

Black Friday

This Friday, a lot of stores will be opening their doors before consumers even have a chance to digest their Thanksgiving turkey. How can you find the very best Black Friday deals? We talk to the founder of a popular Black Friday website.

Arts & Entertainment

Margaret Burroughs

She was one of Chicago's treasures. Margaret Burroughs -- artist, activist and founder of the DuSable Museum of African American History -- died yesterday. We revisit a 2001 profile of the great lady in which she offers her thoughts on art, Chicago and the women of the world.

Politics

News Analysis: Gery Chico

Mayoral candidate Gery Chico unveils a new plan to ensure transparency and accountability in government. Carol Marin talks to him about this and his vision for the city.

• Gery Chico campaign website

Politics

George Ryan

Former Governor George Ryan's attorneys press for his release from jail. Elizabeth Brackett has the details.