Cultural Connections

Cultural Connections: Thomas Hampson

Acclaimed baritone Thomas Hampson is the star of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's Macbeth. He talks about his ever-evolving career and performs for us.

Arts & Entertainment

Jay's Chicago

Our own Jay Shefsky has a new show that premieres tomorrow night at 7:30 pm. He gives us a preview of some of the types of stories you can expect to see on Jay's Chicago.

• Jay's Chicago website

Education

Austin Polytechnical High School

We have a Chicago News Cooperative story about a Chicago high school that's re-tooling vocational training.

• Austin Polytechnical Academy

Education

Golden Apple Awards 25th Anniversary

The Golden Apples have been honoring Chicago-area teachers for 25 years. We talk with the founders of this inspirational program as it celebrates its silver anniversary.

• WTTW's Golden Apple website

Business

Affordable Housing in Lake Forest

Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on a controversy over affordable housing units in Lake Forest.

Politics

Miguel del Valle

He was the first out of the gate in announcing a mayoral bid and in creating a campaign ad, but now City Clerk Miguel del Valle is part of a crowded and ever-increasing field. Eddie Arruza talks to Clerk del Valle about the challenges facing the next Mayor of Chicago.

Arts & Entertainment

Alexander Calder

We explore the mobiles and monumental works of Alexander Calder on display now at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

• Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy--Museum of Contemporary Art
• Watch Alexander Calder perform a miniature circus

Education

President and CEO of Chicago Urban League

A lawsuit filed by the Chicago Urban League would force the state to rely more on income tax and less on local property taxes to fund public schools. We talk to the Urban League's new President about the status of the suit and other issues facing the African-American community.

Arts & Entertainment

Bobby Hull

Bobby Hull was one of the most electrifying athletes in Chicago history -- a Hockey Hall of Famer who transcended his sport. He joins us to talk about his illustrious career, the Blackhawks, and his new book, The Golden Jet.

• Bobby Hull page at Blackhawks.com
• Find out where you can meet Bobby Hull on October 14th and 16th

Business

Go to 2040

Geoffrey Baer takes a look at a sweeping new plan designed to move the Chicago region away from suburban sprawl and clogged highways and toward a green utopia.

• CMAP's Go to 2040 plan