The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: The state's bond rating was downgraded to the second-lowest in the country; voters are getting to know Governor Quinn's running mate, Sheila Simon; drivers are bracing for construction season delays; trade show customers are threatening to leave pricey McCormick Place; and the Cubs and Sox open the new baseball season next week.

Guests:

• Mary Mitchell, Chicago Sun-Times
• Tom Corfman, Crain's Chicago Business
• John McCarron, Chicago Tribune
• Lester Munson, ESPN

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Arts & Entertainment

Friday Night Preview: Kurt Elling

We get a preview of our Friday Night Show interview with Grammy-winning jazz singer Kurt Elling.

Arts & Entertainment

Hollis Sigler

Vibrant paintings depict the life-and-death struggle of a Chicago artist. We view her work, now on exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center.

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

In your travels through Chicago, have you ever noticed a wall of art along the Dan Ryan Expressway? Geoffrey Baer tells you exactly where it is and why it's there in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

• Dan Ryan art wall designer Bernard Williams
• Dan Ryan art wall designer Little Black Pearl
• John David Mooney Foundation
• Douglas Dawson Gallery

Arts & Entertainment

Kane County Pelicans

The American White Pelican is here in the Chicago area, but only for a limited engagement. Ash-har Quraishi travels to Kane County to catch a glimpse of the transiting waterfowl.

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Science & Nature

iPad

Apple's much anticipated iPad hits the market this weekend. We ask two tech experts if it lives up to the hype.

Politics

News Analysis: Rep. Judy Biggert and Rep. Jan Schakowsky

A week after signing the historic health care bill, President Obama continues to sell the measure in the face of significant skepticism. Eddie Arruza sits down with two members of Congress with opposing views of the sweeping legislation.

• Jan Schakowsky's website
• Judy Biggert's website

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: David Broza

Multi-platinum artist David Broza performs and fills us in on his latest projects.

• David Broza on tour

Arts & Entertainment

Why I Am a Buddhist: No-Nonsense Buddhism with Red Meat and Whiskey

We chat with the author of the new book that takes a unique approach to the spiritual practice of Buddhism.

• Stephen Asma