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Cross-Country Skiing

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

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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.

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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

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Foreclosures in Illinois were up 22 percent in February. WBBM Newsradio's Kris Kridel tells us how that figure compares to the rest of the nation when she joins us with the week's top business stories.

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News Analysis: Chicago Public Schools CEO

Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman paints a bleak picture for Chicago students if $700 million is cut from the budget. Ron Huberman joins Elizabeth Brackett to discuss the possible layoffs of 3,200 teachers and 600 non-teaching employees at CPS as well as other cuts.

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Governor Quinn

Illinois is in a deep fiscal crisis, with a budget deficit of $13 billion, additional billions in unpaid bills, and unfunded pension obligations that are through the roof. Governor Quinn joins Phil Ponce and Carol Marin to talk about his budget proposal, which offers the choice of education cuts or a tax hike, plus much more.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Governor Quinn calls for a 33% income tax hike; CTA drivers are among the highest paid in the country; a racist yard sign infuriates neighbors; one of Chicago's underperforming public high schools is in the middle of a scandal where grades were allegedly inflated; and Derrick Rose is the latest Bulls player to be battling an injury.

Guests:

• Paul Lisnek - WGN News
• Mary Mitchell - Chicago Sun-Times
• Jim Litke - Associated Press
• Kate Grossman - Chicago Sun-Times

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Viewer Mail

We have your reaction to the governor's budget address when we read our viewer mail.

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O'Hare Security

Is O'Hare the least secure airport in in the nation? That's what the airport's former security chief says. Carol Marin sits down with the former security head to discuss those claims, his pending lawsuit, and more.