Rod Blagojevich Trial


John Wyma, another former Blagojevich friend and top aide, takes the witness stand to reveal why he turned on the ex-Governor. Elizabeth Brackett shares the details of Wyma's explanation.

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Plein Air Painters of Chicago


This is the time of year to dine al fresco in Chicago, but it's also the perfect time to paint al fresco. We revisit a group of mostly amateur artists who take their brushes and canvases outdoors to capture the sights and colors of Chicago.

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Rescuing Wildlife from the Gulf


Officials at the Shedd Aquarium have volunteered to help rescue crews in the Gulf region save wildlife caught in the devastating oil spill. We talk to a Shedd official who will be assisting in the rescue effort.

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Protecting Butterflies


A rare and unique species of butterfly once common in this area is in danger of going extinct. We show you how a local researcher is trying to prevent that from happening.

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Chicago Business


Hugh Hefner wants to cover up Playboy and take it private, but he is facing some opposition from Penthouse. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to talk about the ensuing bidding war, along with the week's other business headlines.

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News Analysis: Income Taxes for Politicians


Carol Marin and her panel look at the latest campaign dust-up between Mark Kirk and Alexi Giannoulias and Bill Brady over paying taxes.

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Rod Blagojevich Trial


Ex-Deputy Governor Robert Greenlee took the stand again today in the Blagojevich trial. We have the latest from federal court.

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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman


Joel Weisman and his panel look at the week's top headlines: LeBron James disappoints Bulls fans by choosing Miami; Governor Quinn doles out raises to 35 staffers while cutting $1.4 billion in education and social services spending; undercover tapes catch Rod Blagojevich ripping Illinois voters; the CTA will get $35 million to speed downtown travel and service between the Loop and the South Side; and in other sports, it looks like the red hot White Sox will lose their pitching star Jake Peavy for the season due to a detached chest muscle.

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