Politics

Prisoner Release

Governor Quinn is caught in another early prison release controversy. Rich Samuels tells us what the governor and his principal primary election opponent have to say about it.

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Big Cat and the Bears

Bears Alumni Club

Will Lovie Smith survive this year? Will the Bears even win another game? We talk about yet another Bears blowout loss with former running back Mike Adamle.

Politics

Eboo Patel

We meet the leader of a local interfaith group that has the ear of the White House.

• Interfaith Youth Core

Politics

Jobs for Convicts

Although Governor Quinn has suspended a controversial early release program for Illinois prisoners, another program remains in effect. Rich Samuels tells us who hopes to get out, and why corrections experts think it's a good idea.

Politics

Candidates for Cook County Board President

Todd Stroger, Dorothy Brown, Terrence O'Brien, and Toni Preckwinkle join us to discuss the issues facing the county and their campaigns for Cook County Board President.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

On tonight's program, Joel and his panel look back at the biggest stories of 2009. From the shocking fall of former Governor Rod Blagojevich to Chicago's stunning 2016 Olympic defeat to a sour economy, the year was packed with plenty of news. Be sure to tune in to our annual year-in-review edition of the Week in Review.

Guests:

• David Greising - Chicago News Cooperative
• Bruce Dold - Chicago Tribune
• Lester Munson - ESPN
• John McCarron - Chicago Tribune

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Arts & Entertainment

Holiday Decorating

An expert from the Chicago Botanic Garden joins us with last minute tips on holiday greenery.

• Chicago Botanic Garden Events

Education

Homer Bryant

We are joined by Homer Bryant, an inspiring dance teacher on Chicago's South side, who calls himself a teacher of life.