Arts & Entertainment

News Analysis: Cancer Genes

A federal judge has ruled that two genes, which are linked to breast and ovarian cancer, cannot be patented and has struck down the previously awarded patents. While some applaud the decision, critics say the ruling could cripple future life-saving research. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel look at the impact of the divisive decision.

• Read the court ruling (nytimes.com)

Arts & Entertainment

Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan

We hear from two people who know Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, including Judge Abner Mikva, for whom she was a law clerk.

Arts & Entertainment

Dr. Ian Smith

He's fighting obesity with his so-called "50 Million Pound Challenge." We talk to bestselling author Dr. Ian Smith.

Arts & Entertainment

Vigil for Undocumented Immigrants

Nearly every Friday for three and half years, two Chicago nuns have led a vigil at the place where undocumented immigrants are processed before being deported. Jay Shefsky was there this past Friday morning.

• "Deportation's Brief Adios and Prolonged Anguish"--Chicago News Cooperative

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Will new work rules at McCormick Place keep conventions in Chicago? WBBM Newsradio's Kris Kridel joins us with those details, plus the rest of the week's business headlines.

Politics

Republican Candidate for Governor Bill Brady

Carol Marin sits down with the Republican candidate for governor, Bill Brady.

• Bill Brady campaign website

Arts & Entertainment

Supreme Court Nomination

President Barack Obama has nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan for the U.S. Supreme Court. Ash-har Quraishi has reaction from Chicago's academic and legal communities.

The Friday Night Show

The Friday Night Show: Jane Goodall

Carol Marin sits down with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Lawmakers are still wrangling over the state budget in Springfield; we'll take a closer look at Chicago's deadly streets and what can be done to stop the violence; a Chicago Tribune investigation finds that House Speaker Michael Madigan swayed the University of Illinois to admit relatives of political figures, political allies, and donors; sweeping work rule reforms are expected at McCormick Place; the Bulls fire head coach Vinny Del Negro; and the Blackhawks continue their Stanley Cup quest.

Guests:

• Mary Mitchell, Chicago Sun-Times
• Mary Ann Ahern, NBC 5 News
• Greg Burns, Chicago Tribune
• Jim Litke, Associated Press

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