The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Lawmakers are still wrangling over the state budget in Springfield; we'll take a closer look at Chicago's deadly streets and what can be done to stop the violence; a Chicago Tribune investigation finds that House Speaker Michael Madigan swayed the University of Illinois to admit relatives of political figures, political allies, and donors; sweeping work rule reforms are expected at McCormick Place; the Bulls fire head coach Vinny Del Negro; and the Blackhawks continue their Stanley Cup quest.

Guests:

• Mary Mitchell, Chicago Sun-Times
• Mary Ann Ahern, NBC 5 News
• Greg Burns, Chicago Tribune
• Jim Litke, Associated Press

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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.

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

What's the story behind the heavy duty scale in City Hall? Geoffrey Baer enlightens us in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

• Abacus Scales
• Fox Waterway Agency
• Immanuel Lutheran Church

Arts & Entertainment

Food Bloggers

The warm weather has inspired tasty new dishes, drinks and desserts from our resident food bloggers. They join us with with some spring flavors.

We asked the food bloggers to share some warm weather recipes, here's what they came up with:

• Angie Montroy of Angie's Pantry: Grilled chicken salad/grilled corn/tortilla strips and tequila Lime Marinated Flank steak with chimichurri/cool cucumber salad
• Natalie Slater of Bake and Destroy: Iced Latte Cupcakes, Mountain Dew Cupcakes, and Vegan Iced Tea Cupcakes
• Dana Joy Altman of Real Food Rehab: Green Smoothies, Cilantro Pineapple Shake, Dana Joy's Morning Improv Shake, Dana Joy's Morning Improv Shake, and Best Chicken Marinade for the Grill
• Learn the difference between a macaron and a macaroon
• Chat live with the bloggers at 8 PM

Arts & Entertainment

Friday Night Preview: Jane Goodall

We preview Carol Marin's Friday Night Show interview with world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall.

• See Jane Goodall at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel tomorrow night

Arts & Entertainment

Rehabbing Foreclosed Properties

Millions of dollars in federal grants are being aimed at stemming the tide of foreclosures. We show you how some of that money is being spent in Chicago neighborhoods.

• For more on the story...

Arts & Entertainment

News Analysis: Stock Market

Stocks tumbled today on Wall Street amidst growing fears over Greece's debt problems. Eddie Arruza and his panel explore the details.

Politics

Springfield Update

We find out what state legislators were working on today in Springfield.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Cuerdas Clasicas

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Cuerdas Clasicas performs live in studio.

• For information about Chicago's summer programs for kids and teens

Arts & Entertainment

Comedian Richard Lewis

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Comedian Richard Lewis is doing standup in Chicago this week. We talk with him about his neurotic brand of comedy, and the life that inspired it.

• See Richard Lewis perform at Zanies in Chicago
• See Richard Lewis perform at Zanies in Vernon Hills