Business

News Analysis: Housing Market Decline

Housing sales took a major tumble in July, sending shock waves nationwide over a possible double dip recession. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at what the surprising downturn means for homeowners and real estate investors.

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

Fall is in the air! Check, Please! host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh is here with some fall beer recommendations perfect for getting cozy with friends.

• Learn about wine tastings in your area
• Two Brothers Heavy Handed IPA"Within moments of harvest they add freshly picked 'Wet Hops' to this IPA. Since the hops have not been dried before use, they add a wonderful character found in no other beer. A hop lovers dream."
• Fantome Saison D’Erezee Automne - $15/25oz bottle

"On the palate, the beer surprises with a bracing twang of cidery acidity that balances swirling flavors of brown baking spices and roasted squash."

Business

Air Rage

A former JetBlue flight attendant caused quite a stir when he quit his job over the airplane's public address system, deployed the emergency chute, and used it to make a dramatic exit. We look at what makes some people snap.

Science & Nature

Dark Skies

Some Chicago environmentalists want to turn down the external lights at night so that we can see something we haven't seen in years -- the stars. We show you how they say it can happen.

Science & Nature

Alligator Found

A displaced alligator was captured today in the north branch of the Chicago River. We talk with a reptile wrangler to find out how the gator got there, and where it's going.

• Chicago Herpetological Society

Politics

Alderman Scott Waguespack

Eddie Arruza talks with Alderman Scott Waguespack about his possible aspirations for Mayor.

Business

Economic Deflation

The weak economy is creating yet another economic concern: deflation. Chicago Sun-Times business columnist Terry Savage discusses the deflation issue and suggests some ways to protect yourself.

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

Should Rod Blagojevich be re-tried? You weighed in, and we read some of our viewer mail.

Additional link mentioned on tonight's show:

• "Illinois Financial State of the State"--Institute for Truth in Accounting

Arts & Entertainment

Ken Burns

Acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns discusses his latest work, The Tenth Inning (coming to WTTW in late September), which takes a swing at baseball's steroid era.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Federal regulators made the decision to seize the financially strapped Shorebank. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to discuss how the bank's mission of community outreach will continue.