Politics

"The Promise: President Obama, Year One"

We hear from a journalist who received unprecedented access to the White House while researching his new book: The Promise: President Obama, Year One.

Politics

News Analysis: Elena Kagan Confirmation Hearing

Who is Elena Kagan and how will she rule as a Supreme Court Justice? Carol Marin and her panel have more on day one of her confirmation hearing, and what to expect going forward.

Politics

Verdict in Jon Burge Trial

Former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge has been found guilty on all counts against him of perjury and obstruction of justice. Carol Marin talks about the verdict.

The Week in Review

The Week In Review with Joel Weisman

On tonight's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review...the Chicago City Council Zoning Committee approves a significant deal with Walmart that could mean more than 20 stores in underserved neighborhoods. Revealing undercover tapes are played in court in the Rod Blagojevich case. U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kirk runs away from the media at an event this week to avoid questions about his resume. And in sports, the Blackhawks dismantle the Stanley Cup team as the Bulls welcome a new coach and trade away Kirk Hinrich.

Our guests are:

• Mary Ann Ahern of NBC 5 News
• Susan Berger of www.blagojustice.com
• Business Reporter Roger Crockett
• Peggy Kusinski of NBC 5 Sports

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

What is the inspiration behind the concrete sculptures of a dog and an angel that sit on an overgrown corner near Cabrini Green? Find out in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

• Chicago Historical Society entry for the 1860 Republican Convention
• Encyclopedia of Chicago image of Wigwam
• Restored Richard Barancik home in Architectural Digest
• Chicago Reader article on sculptor Phil Schuster
• Chicago Public Art Group

Arts & Entertainment

Country Singer Chely Wright

Singer Chely Wright has made country music history by being the first to come out as a lesbian. She's in town to serve as the Grand Marshal of the Chicago Pride Parade. We talk to her about it and her new book.

Arts & Entertainment

Jail Greenhouse

A garden in an unlikely location provides high-quality produce for some of Chicago's finest restaurants while offering the chance of a new beginning for its gardeners.

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Blagojevich Trial 2010

Rod Blagojevich Trial

More secretly recorded conversations between Blagojevich and his former chief of staff were played in court today. Elizabeth Brackett tells us what was on the tapes and whether or not a U.S. Supreme Court decision handed down today could affect the trial.

Arts & Entertainment

Walmart in Chicago

Now that Walmart is one step closer to opening another store in Chicago, what are the odds they will get the dozens of stores they hope to open? Two aldermen with opposing views discuss the recent developments.

Arts & Entertainment

Jon Burge Trial

Former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge's fate now rests in the hands of a jury. We hear what happened in today's closing arguments.