Politics

Jon Burge Testifies

Decades after the alleged torture of suspects began, today former police commander Jon Burge took the stand in his perjury trial. Elizabeth Brackett was there for the emotional testimony.

Arts & Entertainment

Cricket

Cricket -- the international sport known as the "gentlemen's game" -- has been played in the Chicago area for decades. Ash-har Quraishi shows us how the largest cricket league in the country is batting for wider audience appeal.

• More on the story...including how to play cricket and information about local leagues

Business

Nightly Business Report's Tom Hudson

Former Chicago business journalist Tom Hudson joins us to talk about his move to Nightly Business Report, along with the latest business news.

Blagojevich Trial 2010

Rod Blagojevich Trial

Stuart Levine, Lon Monk and Chris Kelly all got some name play in the latest testimony heard in the Blagojevich corruption trial. But fundraiser Tony Rezko's ears should be ringing the most. Elizabeth Brackett gives us her take on today's proceedings.

• Will a sandwich at the federal building be named for Rod Blagojevich? Read our Blagojevich blog to find out

Politics

Rod Blagojevich Trial

The Chicago News Cooperative's Daniel Libit has the latest from the Blagojevich trial.

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

The 2010 World Cup is in play. Check, Please! Host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh suggests some South African wines for toasting your favorite team.

2010 World Cup South African wine recommendations

• Graham Beck Brut Sparkling Wine, South Africa $16
• Man Chenin Blanc, South Africa $9
• Kanonkop Kadette, South Africa $13

Blagojevich Trial 2010

Rod Blagojevich Trial

Rod Blagojevich's onetime friend and former Chief of Staff Lon Monk completed his testimony today after four days on the stand. Elizabeth Brackett had a front row seat for all of the day's action and gives us the rundown.

• Read our Blagojevich blog

Education

Chicago Teachers Union President

The Chicago School Board approved a plan to lay off up to 2,700 teachers and borrow $800 million to help close a sizable budget gap. We talk to the newly-elected President of the Chicago Teachers Union, Karen Lewis, about the challenges facing students and teachers.

Politics

President Obama's Address

We bring you President Obama's first address from the Oval Office, where he'll be speaking about the BP oil spill. We also get reaction from a former political speechwriter.

• What you can do to help with the oil spill--whitehouse.gov

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