Health

News Analysis: Health Care

Carol Marin and her panel discuss the politics of the health care deal, and what the legislation means for major stakeholders, including patients, doctors, and insurers.

• Read the bill

Health

Understanding the Health Care Legislation

Eddie Arruza tells us about some major components of the health care legislation and outlines changes that will take effect very soon.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines; Governor Quinn wants lawmakers to work during their spring break to vote on his tax hike; teachers accuse Chicago Public Schools chief Ron Huberman of using scare tactics during the budget crisis; Chicago's unemployment rate is now nearly 12 percent; full body scanners arrive at O'Hare Airport; and the Bulls and Blackhawks playoff push is stalled by major injuries.

Guests:

• Mary Ann Ahern - NBC 5 News
• Dan McGrath - Chicago News Cooperative
• Jon Hilkevitch - Chicago Tribune
• Roger Crockett - Business journalist

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

Politics

Science Storms

We go inside the new $30 million exhibit that just blew into the Museum of Science and Industry.

• Science Storms
• Free Days at the Museum of Science and Industry

Politics

News Analysis: University of Illinois Interim President

Students at the University of Illinois will be paying a lot more in tuition if the state continues not paying its bills. Interim President Stanley Ikenberry talks about the school's plans.

Politics

Cross-Country Skiing

We meet some beginning cross-country skiers -- and some experts -- at one of Cook County's premier cross-country ski destinations.

Map of nearby cross-country ski destinations

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Politics

20 Great Towns and Neighborhoods

Is your town or neighborhood above the rest? Chicago Magazine's Dennis Rodkin shares his picks for the 20 best towns or neighborhoods in the Chicago area.

Politics

News Analysis: U.S. Census

The U.S. Census Bureau mailed out its 2010 Census forms this week. Alvin Boutte, who is heading up Mayor Daley's "Complete Count Committee," joins us to talk about the process and why the census is important.

• Census 2010

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

St. Patrick's Day is nearly here. "Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with her picks for St. Paddy's Day to make sure your glass doesn't go empty.

• Alpana's St. Patrick's Day Drink Recommendations