Big Cat and the Bears

Bears Alumni Club

Brett Favre and the Vikings torched the Bears. We recap yesterday's game with former Bears quarterback Jim Miller.

Politics

Inspector General Joseph Ferguson

Today is the first day on the job for the city's new Inspector General. Joseph Ferguson sits down with Carol Marin to discuss the new position, his career path and much more.

• City of Chicago Office of the Inspector General

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Hershey Felder

Ludwig van Beethoven comes to life in our studio -- as personified by musician and actor Hershey Felder.

• Hershey Felder at Drury Lane Water Tower

Science & Nature

Chicago Matters Visionary

Ali Emadi's name is not well known outside of academic research circles, but he's one of the driving forces behind the greener cars of the future. We go inside Emadi's lab at IIT to see how the Chicago Matters visionary is pioneering the vehicles you could someday be driving.

Politics

Chief Judge Tim Evans

U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts recently presented Cook County's top Judge Timothy Evans a prestigious award for judicial excellence. Judge Evans will be here to discuss the honor and more.

Politics

TIF Funds

Chicago implemented tax increment financing as a way to redevelop communities throughout the city. But now, a proposed TIF district in the heart of downtown has some citizens and an alderman questioning whether or not the area deserves such funds. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

Politics

City Hall Update

Rich Samuels was with the mayor today. He tells us what was on the mayor's mind.

Business

News Analysis: Conventions Leaving Chicago

Why are big conventions leaving Chicago, and what could it eventually mean for Chicago taxpayers? Carol Marin and her panel take a look.

Big Cat and the Bears

Bears Alumni Club

The Bears' season is slipping away. We recap last night's painful loss to the Eagles with former Bear Jim Schwantz.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

If Oprah Winfrey leaves Chicago, how will it impact local businesses? WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us for a look at this and other business headlines.