Politics

News Analysis: Legislative Roundtable

Governor Quinn will make his budget address in ten days. Could an income tax increase and cuts to education, human services, and public safety be on the way? We hear from our panel of state senators.

• BudgetIllinois.gov
• Suggest a solution to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget
• Solutions proposed by Illinois citizens

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: As the state's budget crisis continues to grow, support is growing for a major income tax hike; legislation to end free CTA rides for all seniors is moving forward in Springfield; 8 underperforming Chicago Public Schools are set to be closed or completely overhauled; O'Hare airport gets full body scanners; Mayor Daley suggests privatizing parts of pricey McCormick Place; and the Cubs and Sox are working off the rust in spring training.

Guests:

• Ameet Sachdev - Chicago Tribune
• Mike Flannery - CBS 2 News
• George Ofman - WGN Radio
• Mary Wisniewski - Chicago Sun-Times

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

What is a flying buttress, and where can I see one? Find out in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

• MeTV Chicago
• Chicago Tribune history
• Chicago Tribune timeline

Arts & Entertainment

Kitchen Chicago

The Chicago Health Department raided a small-business incubator that helps small artisan bakers and caterers, but not because of food safety violations. We meet a candy maker and the owner of the kitchen.

Arts & Entertainment

Riccardo Muti

Conductor Riccardo Muti becomes the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's music director this Fall, but today he unveiled details of his first full season. Eddie Arruza brings us a conversation with the maestro about his plans for the orchestra and his thoughts on the art of conducting.

Health

Health Care and Businesses

The President and Congressional leaders held their health care summit today. We get the reaction of one local business.

Politics

GOP Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Jason Plummer

27-year-old downstate businessman Jason Plummer is the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor. We talk to him about his candidacy and the questions surrounding his experience.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Susan Graham

The Grammy-winning opera singer Susan Graham, currently appearing in Lyric Opera's production of The Damnation of Faust, shares some of her adventures in opera and performs in our studio.

Arts & Entertainment

Sea Lamprey's

We learn about sea lampreys living in Lake Michigan, and find out how controlling these critters can provide valuable lessons in protecting our region against other invasive species such as Asian carp.

• Listen to Your Lakes -- Shedd Aquarium
• Sea Lamprey Control -- Great Lakes Fishery Commission

Business

Underground Supper Clubs

A unique dining experience is coming to a table near you. We go inside the secretive world of underground supper clubs.

• Clandestino