Big Cat and the Bears

Bears Alumni Club

Another Sunday, another Bears loss. But who's to blame? Embattled franchise quarterback Jay Cutler or offensive coordinator Mike Martz? Former Bear player turned broadcaster Jim Schwantz joins us on our Bears Alumni Club.

Politics

Herding Donkeys

While Rahm Emanuel prepares for a mayoral run, one progressive author says he was an ineffective White House chief of staff and caused President Obama to alienate his liberal base. We talk with the author of Herding Donkeys: The Fight to Rebuild the Democratic Party and Reshape American Politics.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

From shopping malls to media giants, WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel tells a tale of two bankruptcies.

Candidate Forum

Candidate Forum: Lieutenant Governor

With just about a week left before Election Day, contenders for the office of Lieutenant Governor sound off on the issues.

Links to candidate websites (in ballot order):

• Jason Plummer
• Sheila Simon
• Don Crawford
• Ed Rutledge
• Baxter Swilley

The Week in Review

The Week In Review with Joel Weisman

With only 11 days until the election, the candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate come out swinging in their debates; nasty campaign ads are flooding the airwaves and we look at how they may affect voter turnoff and turnout; Tribune CEO Randy Michaels is on the way out in the wake of the alleged frat-house atmosphere at the venerable newspaper. And in sports, the Cubs sign Mike Quade as club manager, bypassing fan favorite Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, and the Bears' porous offensive line spells trouble for quarterback Jay Cutler.

Guests:

• Abdon Pallasch, Chicago Sun-Times
• Bruce Japsen, Chicago Tribune
• Laura Washington, Chicago Sun-Times
• Bruce Levine, ESPN

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

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

Cultural Connections

Cultural Connections: Gold at Field Museum

Elizabeth Brackett takes us inside a new exhibit at The Field Museum that is worth its weight in gold.

• Find out more about the exhibit

Candidate Forum

Candidate Forum: Illinois Treasurer

We hear from Illinois Treasurer candidates Republican Dan Rutherford and Democrat Robin Kelly.

Links to candidate websites (in ballot order):

• Dan Rutherford
• Scott K. Summers
• Robin Kelly
• James Pauly

Candidate Forum

Candidate Forum: 14th Congressional District

The campaign ads for the 14th Congressional District seat have been fierce; tonight, we hear from the candidates behind them. We continue our series of candidate forums with the hotly contested race for Illinois' 14th Congressional District between Democrat incumbent Bill Foster and his Republican challenger, Randy Hultgren.

Arts & Entertainment

Blackhawks Stars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane

Blackhawks Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane talk about growing up focused on hockey, handling stardom, and winning the Stanley Cup.