Politics

Gery Chico

The City Colleges of Chicago need to be reinvented. That is what Mayor Daley has told his newly appointed City Colleges Board Chairman, Gery Chico. Eddie Arruza talks to Chico about the challenges of turning around the seven financially strapped schools.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

We have a special performance from members of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, including Chicago's trumpet master Orbert Davis.

• Chicago Jazz Philharmonic: From Ella to Mandela

Arts & Entertainment

Spring Gardening

We talk with an expert from the Chicago Botanic Garden who has early gardening tips about how to jump-start your garden.

• 2010 Chicago Flower and Garden Show
• Plant Information Services at the Garden

Arts & Entertainment

Cuneo Mansion Tour

John Cuneo, Jr. has donated his family's $30 million mansion and its $10 million art collection to Loyola University. We go inside the estate and get a first-hand look at a bygone era of American aristocracy.

Politics

Alexi Giannoulias

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias joins us to discuss what role he played in his now-struggling family bank.

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss joins us to review Fiddler on the Roof and two other recommended shows currently on stage.

• Fiddler on the Roof -- Marriot Theatre Lincolnshire
• Mrs. Caliban -- Lifeline Theatre
• Ring Cycle -- The Building Stage

Arts & Entertainment

Food Photographer Stephen Hamilton

We sit down with local photographer Stephen Hamilton, who was tapped to be a guest judge on the upcoming season of Bravo's Top Chef Masters.

Arts & Entertainment

Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age

We travel back to the Ice Age as mastodons and mammoths take over the Field Museum.

Politics

Old Cook County Hospital Building

In need of some medical attention itself, the old Cook County Hospital will undergo a facelift, says the Cook County Board. Architecture blogger Lee Bey tells us why he thinks it's worth the money.

• Lee Bey's Blog on Vocalo.org

Politics

Chile Earthquake

Hundreds have died following the devastating earthquake in Chile. We find out about Chicago's ongoing humanitarian efforts.

• Chicago American Red Cross