Arts & Entertainment

News Analysis: Jon Burge Trial

The long-awaited trial of former police commander Jon Burge officially commenced today. He is accused of perjury and obstruction of justice surrounding alleged torture of suspects in his South Side police district. Carol Marin and her panel take a look at the charges and the trial.

Politics

Springfield Update

There's been a flurry of activity in Springfield. We have the latest news on the new state budget, Governor Quinn's amendatory veto of the McPier bill and more -- live from the Capitol with the Chicago Sun-Times' Dave McKinney.

Arts & Entertainment

Peregrine Falcons

For the seventh year in a row, a pair of pigeon-eating peregrine falcons has started a family atop the Evanston Public Library. Bird lovers are delighted; pigeons are not. Eddie Arruza gives us a peak at the nest housing three fledgling falcons.

• Peregrine Falcon Banding--Evanston Public Library
• See the falcons on a webcam

Arts & Entertainment

Chef Steven Raichlen

Fire up the barbecue -- we get Memorial Day tips from the guru of the grill, Steven Raichlen. He's the host of the PBS series Primal Grill and the author of the new book Planet Barbecue!

• Read Steven's BBQ Blog
• Steven's recipe for Gaucho-Style Beef Ribs
• Steven's recipe for Colombian Grilled Corn with Butter and Cheese

Arts & Entertainment

RoboSue

Sue, the Field Museum's iconic T-Rex, is being brought to life with the help of cutting-edge technology. We get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of RoboSue.

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Arts & Entertainment

BP Oil Spill

As the crisis in the Gulf of Mexico worsens, we look at the future of offshore drilling.

Arts & Entertainment

News Analysis: Stock Market

It was another wild day on Wall Street. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the market's recent volatility. They also have some advice for the average investor.

Arts & Entertainment

Monarch Butterflies

When he's not playing French horn with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, he has a rather unusual hobby. We meet Dan Gingrich and his monarch butterflies.

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Arts & Entertainment

Rick Bayless

Chef Rick Bayless tells us what was cooking in Washington, D.C. during President Obama's state dinner for the President and First Lady of Mexico.

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Arts & Entertainment

Pension Funds

Our state's underfunded pension fund is a ticking time bomb just waiting to explode. But Illinois isn't alone -- several pension funds across the country will run out within the next decade. We talk to a finance professor about the drastic action needed to avoid a nationwide financial meltdown.

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