Scientific Chicago

Scientific Chicago: Star Dust, Estrogen's Power, and the "Gripper" Robotic Hand

A revolutionary robotic hand was created by a team that included Chicago scientists. We talk about that invention, plus the brain boosting power of estrogen and more in our Scientific Chicago segment with University of Chicago paleontologist Neil Shubin.

• Field Museum Scientists examine NASA stardust
• Robotic Gripper at University of Chicago
• University of Illinois at Chicago study uses actors to find medical errors
• Northwestern: Why Estrogen Makes you Smarter

Health

News Analysis: Concussions

Concussions are up by more than 20 percent in the NFL this year, including one to Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. Eddie Arruza talks with leaders in the field of head injuries about this, concussions sustained by children, and much more.

• Mayo Clinic's information about concussions

Politics

Rahm Emanuel Residency Hearing

Rahm Emanuel took the stand during the today's hearing. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest from the testimony.

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We have your thoughts on whether non-nurse midwives should be allowed to deliver babies in Illinois

Arts & Entertainment

Still Procrastinating?

Are you putting off the holiday shopping you planned to do weeks ago? We talk with the author of a new book that offers solutions to help people stop procrastinating.

• Still Procrastinating: The No Regrets Guide to Getting It Done
• Dr. Joseph Ferrari will be signing his book Thursday, December 16th between noon and 2 p.m. at Books-a-Million on 144 S. Clark Street

Big Cat and the Bears

Bears Alumni Club

Tom Brady threw for nearly 400 yards and New England embarrassed the Bears 36-7 in yesterday's snowy match-up. Former Bear Revie Sorey joins us for our Bears Alumni Club.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Illinois is number one on the list of worst states for retirement. We find out why when WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to look at the week in business.

Politics

News Analysis: Mayoral Race

How does Rahm Emanuel's residency fight impact the other contenders in the race for mayor? Carol Marin and her panel take a look.

Politics

Rahm Emanuel Residency Hearing

Will Rahm Emanuel be forced from the ballot? Elizabeth Brackett has the latest from today's Election Board hearing.

The Week in Review

The Week In Review with Joel Weisman

On this week's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: Chicago celebrates the life and legacy of Cubs great Ron Santo. Is Rahm Emanuel ducking debates as his legal team prepares to fend off the dozens who are bent on knocking him off the ballot? New Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios is under fire for hiring his son and sister after his swearing-in -- they join his daughter, who is already on his staff. Opponents want to blow away the winter tradition of claiming dibs on shoveled parking spaces. The White Sox keep Captain Paul Konerko and the Cubs sign Tampa slugger Carlos Pena. And the Bears will face their biggest challenge of the year Sunday when they square off against the 10-2 Patriots.

Guests:

• Mike Mulligan, 670 SCORE Sportsradio
• Mary Wisniewski, Chicago Sun-Times
• Laura Washington, Chicago Sun-Times
• Roger Crockett, Business Reporter