Arts & Entertainment

Manufacturing Job Gains

Last month the economy added more than 160,000 jobs -- the biggest jump in 3 years. Nightly Business Report's Diane Eastabrook looks at some Midwest manufacturing firms that recently started hiring again.

Blagojevich Trial 2010

News Analysis: Blagojevich Case

Federal prosecutors have released the proffer outlining their case against Rod Blagojevich. The sweeping allegations include a vast conspiracy involving the former governor, his brother, and their inner circle, including his wife Patti Blagojevich. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at the blueprint for the Blagojevich trial.

• Read the government's proffer

Arts & Entertainment

Jane Fulton Alt

We meet an Evanston social worker who uses her camera to better understand the human condition.

• Chicago Art Open 2010 -- April 20-May 7th

Arts & Entertainment

Bookslut.com's Jessa Crispin

What should you be reading this spring? Jessa Crispin, better known as the "Book Slut" by the many fans of her website of the same name, recommends several titles and tells us about a few books she thinks you should avoid.

• Read the full list of 2010 Pulitzer Prize winners

Arts & Entertainment

Wind Power

A wind turbine in your back yard? We show you how some local residents are harnessing the wind and actually running on wind power.

Arts & Entertainment

13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown

Is another financial crash all but certain? We talk to the author of the new book that reveals what Wall Street has and hasn't learned from the bailout.

• Find out more about the book

Arts & Entertainment

News Analysis: Justice Stevens

President Obama has some mighty big shoes to fill with the retirement of U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. Elizabeth Brackett talks to one of Stevens's law clerks about his legacy.

Politics

Chicago's Vice Mayor

Who takes the reins if the Mayor is unable to serve? We look at the little-known office of Vice Mayor.

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Playboy's Editorial Director

50 years ago, the first Playboy Club opened right here in Chicago. We talk to Playboy's editorial director about Hugh Hefner's iconic brand and the future of the magazine.