Arts & Entertainment

Teach For America

It's called "Transformational Education," and it's in play right here in Chicago. We talk with Teach For America founder Wendy Kopp about her new book, and her commitment to close the achievement gap in America.

• More on the book: A Chance To Make History
• Teach For America

Politics

Vying for the 6th Ward

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 6th ward runoff. Meet the incumbent, Ald. Freddrenna M. Lyle, and the person running against her, Roderick T. Sawyer.

• 6th Ward aldermanic runoff page

Blagojevich Trial 2011

Blagojevich Requests Immediate Sentencing

Former governor Rod Blagojevich has asked a judge to cancel the retrial against him and sentence him for the one count he was found guilty of, lying to the FBI. Carol Marin and our panel analyze Blagojevich's unusual request, and the chances the judge will listen.

• Chicago Tribune article about what Blagojevich wants

Arts & Entertainment

Not Quite Adults

A new book about young adults and the benefits of growing up slowly is sparking some lively conversations. Co-author Barbara Ray talks about Not Quite Adults.

• Link to Not Quite Adults

Education

Interim CPS Chief

Interim Chicago Public Schools CEO Terry Mazany talks with Elizabeth Brackett about the state of the cash-strapped school system.

• Terry Mazany on CPS website

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

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

Politics

Pulaski Day

We know many kids and workers are off today, but do we really have any clue why? Paris Schutz has the history behind a holiday that is unique to Illinois.

• Learn more about Pulaski Day
• The Polish Museum of America

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business News

McDonald's isn't clowning around when it comes to sidelining Ronald McDonald. Find out why when WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to look at the week in business.

Science & Nature

Gas Prices Soar

Motorists may be doing a double-take as they head to fill up their tanks. Chicago-area gas prices have risen 11 percent in the last month. We find out what's behind the soaring dollar signs and if we can look forward to paying $5 a gallon in the near future.

• Find Chicago Gas Prices
• Tell us how you cope with higher gas prices

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Police Superintendent Jody Weis steps down on the final day of his contract. Mayor Daley taps former top cop Terry Hillard as Weis' temporary replacement. Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel says he'll have his picks for both police and school superintendent by his inauguration day. Former governor George Ryan talks about his death penalty decisions as Gov. Quinn mulls over abolishing it permanently. Gas prices spike, and air traffic controllers are making more close-call mistakes at O'Hare airport. And in sports, the Bears cut Tommie Harris. The Blackhawks are on a scoring binge. And baseball heats up in Arizona with a Cubs bench brawl.

Guests:

• Phil Rogers, NBC-5 News
• Jon Hilkevitch, Chicago Tribune
• Natasha Korecki, Chicago Sun-Times
• Jim Litke, Associated Press