Politics

Firefighter Test Supreme Court Case

The long-running case putting the City of Chicago against applicants who took the 1995 firefighter exam is finally before the U.S. Supreme Court. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

Business

News Analysis: Illinois's Financial Troubles

The state is facing financial doomsday, and if lawmakers don't enact major tax increases and spending cuts, it's only going to get worse. That according to a report released today from the Civic Federation of Chicago. We talk to the author of the report and get his take on how the state can regain its financial health.

• "A Fiscal Rehabilitation Plan for the State of Illinois" -- The Civic Federation

The Friday Night Show

The Friday Night Show: Tim Kazurinsky

Phil Ponce sits down with actor and comedian Tim Kazurinsky.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: George Ryan's wife reaches out to President Obama to release the former governor from prison early; Mayor Daley is letting the public apply for open aldermanic seats; more controversy is brewing in the race for lieutenant governor; Governor Quinn signs a bill that ousts the entire McCormick Place board; red-light cameras are being scrutinized by lawmakers in Springfield; and the Bulls were busy at the trade deadline.

Guests:

• Alden Loury - The Chicago Reporter
• Tom Corfman - Crain's Chicago Business
• Lester Munson - ESPN
• John McCarron - Chicago Tribune

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Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

Geoffrey Baer tells us about a dazzling art glass window at Lake View High School.

• To help support the restoration of the art glass window at Lake View High School, click this link for information about the spaghetti dinner benefit on May 6th
• The new "Wilderness Walk" at the Peggy Notabaert Nature Museum

Business

Google Buzz

We find out what the buzz behind Google's latest creation is all about.

• Google Buzz

Arts & Entertainment

Hansberry House

The true Chicago story behind Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun.

Business

Joseph Stiglitz

The $800+ billion dollar stimulus bill was signed into law one year ago. Has it worked? We have insight from Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, whom Newsweek calls "an economic prophet."

Politics

News Analysis: George Ryan

Should former Illinois Governor George Ryan be granted an early release from prison? Ryan's attorney is asking President Obama to grant clemency to the former Governor, claiming Mrs. Ryan is near death and citing Ryan's own deteriorating health. Eddie Arruza and his panel take up the issue.