Politics

School Board President's Death

Mayor Daley stormed out of a City Hall press conference after questions about the death of School Board President Michael Scott. Rich Samuels tells us what was said.

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

Don't let your Thanksgiving feast leave you and your guests thirsty this year. Check, Please! host and master sommelier Alpana Singh is back with a list of affordable Thanksgiving wines and spirits.

• Alpana's Thanksgiving Drink Recommendations
• Web Exclusive: Alpana's Thanksgiving Beer Recommendations

America's Test Kitchen

America's Test Kitchen

One of the stars of the PBS series America's Test Kitchen joins us with his best recipes for turkey, pumpkin pie, and other holiday favorites.

Politics

Obama Campaign Manager

Carol Marin sits down with David Plouffe, the campaign manager for President Obama's historic election.

• Watch Carol Marin's entire interview with David Plouffe

Business

U.S. Cellular's CEO

We talk to the CEO of U.S. Cellular about changes to the wireless industry and his Chicago-based company.

Politics

News Analysis: Suicide

Questions continue about the death of Chicago School Board President Michael Scott. Friends and family do not believe Scott took his own life, though the Medical Examiner again today called Scott's death a suicide. More than 33,000 suicides are committed each year in the United States. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have some important suicide prevention information.

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Suicide Prevention Services

Politics

Cook County Sales Tax

Cook County Board President Todd Stroger says he will veto the half-cent sales tax rollback Cook County commissioners passed today. Rich Samuels has the latest.

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Viewer Mail

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Arts & Entertainment

Sidewalks Volume II: Reflections on Chicago

Journalists Rick Kogan and Charles Osgood offer reflections on Chicago.

• Sidewalks Volume II: Reflections on Chicago

Science & Nature

Developments in Space

Space enthusiasts have had plenty to cheer about lately, from the discovery of significant amounts of water on the moon, to another shuttle mission today, to a magnificent meteor shower this evening. We talk to an astronomer about all the exciting developments.

• Adler Planetarium