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Business

Defining Wealth

What classifies an American as rich? One University of Chicago law school professor has triggered a national debate with his blog. We look at the income tax issue from a different perspective.

• Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
• The Heartland Institute
• "Law Professor's Blog Post Sparks Controversy Over Why The Rich Don't Feel 'Rich'"--Huffington Post 9/21/10

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

It appears that the merger between Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways has been cleared for take-off. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel has the details on the latest airline deal.

Education

Aquaponics

We take a look at how the science taking place at Chicago State University may revolutionize urban agriculture.

• Aquaponics at Chicago State University

Politics

News Analysis: Better Government Association

For almost 90 years, public corruption has been the target of the non-profit Better Government Association. Now, three high-profile journalists have joined the team to root out waste, fraud, and inefficiency. They chat with Eddie Arruza.

Health

Health Care Changes

Now that the first wave in health care changes has begun, how will they impact you? We talk with the state director of insurance to find out.

• Find out about the new health insurance changes from the Illinois Department of Insurance

The Week in Review

The Week In Review With Joel Weisman

On tonight's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review -- The campaign season heats up with Governor Quinn fighting back in response to Bill Brady's criticism of the union deal; dueling ads get ugly in the race for Barack Obama's old Senate seat; Jesse Jackson, Jr.'s mayoral hopes fade in light of renewed accusations of an improper Senate seat deal along with new allegations that he had a fundraiser pay to fly a female "acquaintance" to Chicago; rumors circulate that Rahm Emanuel is leaving his White House post next month to run for mayor, and Sheriff Tom Dart is coy about his own possible mayoral bid. And in sports: after winning in Dallas, are the 2-0 Bears the real deal?

Guests:

• Phil Rogers, NBC-5 Chicago
• Linda Lenz, Catalyst
• Abdon Pallasch, Chicago Sun-Times
• Mike Mulligan, Chicago Sun-Times and WSCR

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

Three viewers wrote in to ask Geoffrey Baer about some apparent rail lines recently exposed on North Lincoln Avenue. He digs into the subject in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

• To visit Façade Project from the interior of the building, contact Deborah Lader at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
• Street Railways--Encyclopedia of Chicago
• A Brief History of Chicago Surface Lines--ChicagoBus.org

Arts & Entertainment

Royko in Love

Before he was famous, Mike Royko honed his writing skills in love letters to his future wife. We talk to their son David Royko.

• Royko in Love
• Find out about David Royko's upcoming appearances

Cultural Connections

Cultural Connections: Jim Henson's Fantastic World

We go inside the mind of the man who created the Muppets. Tonight, a sneak preview of the new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry on the life and work of Jim Henson.

• Jim Henson's Fantastic World