Business

News Analysis: Police and Firefighter Pensions

Elizabeth Brackett and her guests take up the debate over police and firefighter pensions.

• The Commercial Club of Chicago
• Illinois Public Pension Fund Association

Politics

Springfield Update

Medical marijuana goes up in smoke in Springfield. We have the latest on this, civil unions, and pension reform from the state capitol.

Arts & Entertainment

Biking the Boulevards

Tonight marks the premiere of Geoffrey Baer's newest show at 7:30 pm on WTTW. We get a sneak preview, and chat with Geoffrey about his experiences Biking the Boulevards.

• Discover Chicago's boulevards, parks, and neighborhoods on the Biking the Boulevards interactive website

Politics

News Analysis: Rahm Emanuel

Carol Marin talks with Rahm Emanuel about his bid for mayor.

• Rahm Emanuel's campaign website

Arts & Entertainment

Soul Food Thanksgiving

We show you how to give your Thanksgiving meal a side of soul.

• Army & Lou's recipes for bread pudding and lemon sauce
• Army & Lou's

Arts & Entertainment

The Pope's Maestro

The Pope's Maestro
We talk with the Maestro who conducted concerts for Pope John Paul II for 17 years.

Business

News Analysis: Chicago Beer Industry

Cash and favors are allegedly "pouring" into many Chicago bar owners' pockets. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have more on a Crain's Chicago Business investigation that found pay-to-play practices involving Chicago's beer industry.

Politics

Springfield Update

The fall veto session is set to wrap up next week in Springfield. We talk with Chicago Sun-Times Springfield reporter Dave McKinney about whether or not lawmakers are planning any major action.

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Viewer Mail

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

Link also mentioned on the show:

• Chicago Board of Elections Unofficial Candidate List

Education

Urban Chicken Consultant

Want to raise chickens in your backyard? Why some are flocking to an "urban chicken consultant."

• Find out about Jennifer Murtoff's urban chicken consultant business and read her blog