Politics

Democratic Candidates for Cook County Board

Tonight, we devote the entire hour to the Democratic candidates running for Cook County Board President In ballot order, they are: 4th Ward Alderman Toni Preckwinkle, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District President Terrence O'Brien, Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown, and current Cook County Board President Todd Stroger.

• Toni Preckwinkle
• Terrence O'Brien
• Dorothy Brown
• Todd Stroger

Arts & Entertainment

Remembering Carlos Hernandez Gomez

We remember Chicago journalist Carlos Hernandez Gomez, who died yesterday at the age of 36.

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We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

Arts & Entertainment

Winter Surfing

We visit group of Lake Michigan surfers who are so passionate about their sport that they won't let a little thing like winter stand in their way.

Politics

Cartoonist Jack Higgins

Jack Higgins proves that the pen is mightier than the sword with his often biting and always insightful political cartoons. He joins us to talk about his new book My Kind of Toon.

• Jack Higgins exhibit at The Beverly Arts Center

Politics

Zoo Funding

Governor Quinn is promising $15 million to the Brookfield Zoo for infrastructure improvements. But given the state's fiscal crisis, the money is far from a sure thing. Eddie Arruza reports on reasons why the Zoo feels the funds are justified.

Politics

DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis

DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis
On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the nation remembers the slain civil rights leader's contributions to America. Here in Chicago, there is a long, rich African-American history that stretches back to the city's first resident. We get a preview of WTTW's upcoming documentary DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis, which will premiere this June.

Politics

Republican Candidates for Illinois Comptroller

We meet two of the three candidates running for Illinois Comptroller on the Republican side.

Politics

Democratic Candidates for Illinois Comptroller

The race to replace Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes is packed with plenty of candidates. We hear from the Democrats vying to become Illinois's next chief fiscal officer.

• Chicago Tribune's Candidates Profiles
• Chicago Sun-Times Candidate Profiles

The Friday Night Show

The Friday Night Show: Paul Sereno

Phil Ponce sits down with world-renowned paleontologist Paul Sereno.

• Learn more about Paul Sereno's Project Exploration