Politics

News Analysis: Race for Governor

A new poll shows Republican Bill Brady opening up a large lead over incumbent Pat Quinn in the race for Illinois governor. Is the outcome all but decided, or is Governor Quinn poised for a turnaround in the final months? Carol Marin and her panel take a look.

Politics

Police Protest

Hundreds of people came out today calling for the resignation of Police Superintendent Jody Weis. Ash-har Quraishi was there and has the details.

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

You've opened a bottle of red wine but haven't finished it. Should you stick it in the refrigerator? Check, Please! host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh is here with that answer and more in tonight's edition of Ask Alpana.

• Read Alpana's recommendations

Local Winery’s that Produce Seyval Blancs:

• August Hill Winery, Illinois
• Prairie State Prairie White Seyval Blanc, Illinois
• Vintage Illinois at Starved Rock 2010

Local Breweries:

• Half Acre Brewing Company
• Goose Island
• Metropolitan Brewing Company
• Metropolitan Brewing Company
• Two Brothers Brewing Company

Politics

Bike Sharing

Perhaps one of Mayor Daley's legacies will be the abundance of bikes -- and bike paths -- in Chicago. One project for which he's long advocated is finally up and running: bike sharing. We show you how it could change public transportation...at least when the weather's nice.

• Chicago's bike sharing program

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss reviews a high-kicking production of A Chorus Line and two other must-see shows on Chicago-area stages.

• The Astronaut's Birthday--Redmoon Theater
• Jailbait--Profiles Theatre
• A Chorus Line--Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

Arts & Entertainment

My Maasai Life

We meet a 28-year-old Schaumburg native whose journey and home in the savanna of Kenya has taught her some most unexpected life lessons which she documents in her new book, My Maasai Life.

• See Robin at Women and Children First on 9/15
• Free the Children
• Follow Robin's life in Kenya on Twitter

Business

Employment at Non-Profits

It may be a tough job market, but some Chicagoans are finding jobs -- and fulfillment -- working in the not-for-profit sector. We meet a couple of them.

Politics

News Analysis: Mayoral Race

Eddie Arruza and his panel of political analysts look at the possible candidates for mayor, and discuss how race and gender may play key roles in the election.

Science & Nature

Elizabeth Brackett Wins World Triathlon Championships

Elizabeth defended her championship at the World Triathlon championships in Budapest, Hungary in a personal best time. Going against an international field, she beat the closest competitor in her group by more than 6 minutes. Congratulations Elizabeth!

Big Cat and the Bears

Bears Alumni Club

An arcane football rule resulted in a lucky last-minute break for the Bears. We break down yesterday's game with Mike Adamle on our Bears Alumni Club.