Politics

News Analysis: Evan Bayh Retiring

Indiana Senator Evan Bayh has decided not to run for a third term. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the partisanship and gridlock in Washington, and how they affect the outlook for the Democratic Party.

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Arts & Entertainment

Winter Biking

These days, we're seeing lots of people commuting on their bikes in the winter. We meet a few of them.

Arts & Entertainment

Chicago Blackhawks President John McDonough

The Blackhawks are riding a four-game winning streak into the Olympic break. We talk to Hawks President John McDonough about the remarkable year they're having, and how he's helped administer what Forbes Magazine calls "the greatest sports-business turnaround ever."

Arts & Entertainment

The Red Kite Project

Kids with autism rarely, if ever, have a chance to go to the theater or on a camping trip. But a Chicago theater company has found a way for them to do both at the same time. Eddie Arruza tells us about the Red Kite Project.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Would it make you feel better or worse if a few savvy investors were making big money from this winter's big snowfalls? Kris Kridel joins us with the details of that story, plus the rest of the week's business news.

Politics

News Analysis: School Vouchers

State Senator James Meeks wants to reform education in Illinois, in the form of more vouchers and less power for local school councils. Meeks will discuss his controversial education plan with Carol Marin.

• Read one of the school bills Meeks has introduced
• Read part of the voucher bill Meeks has introduced

Politics

Betty Loren-Maltese

Betty Loren Maltese...is back! Having completed a seven-year prison term for corruption, today the former Cicero town president moved into a West Side halfway house. Eddie Arruza tells us what lies ahead for Loren-Maltese and the hefty debt she still owes society.

The Friday Night Show

The Friday Night Show: Pat Foley

Joel Weisman sits down with longtime Chicago Blackhawks announcer Pat Foley.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Democrats are jockeying for the Lieutenant Governor's ballot spot vacated by Scott Lee Cohen; Mayor Daley orders a budget review of the Chicago Police Department and wants to give the city's Inspector General the power to investigate aldermen; CTA service cuts are making for a longer commute; the Chicago Auto Show rolls into town; and former White Sox slugger Frank Thomas announces his retirement.

Guests:

• Mary Ann Ahern - NBC 5 News
• Jon Hilkevitch - Chicago Tribune
• Teddy Greenstein - Chicago Tribune
• Roger Crockett - Business journalist