Arts & Entertainment

Canoe Guru

Ralph Frese has built hundreds of canoes by hand, including giant ones to cross Lake Michigan. He's a fourth generation blacksmith. He's also an activist, naturalist, collector and businessman, and he takes us to his favorite local spot for autumn canoeing.

• Chicagoland Canoe Base

Politics

Fred Hampton

For years, Black Panther Fred Hampton's death was cloaked in mystery. But an attorney who once represented Hampton will be here to discuss his new book about the slain Chicago civil rights activist.

Politics

CTA President Richard Rodriguez

Will it soon cost six dollars for a round-trip ride on the CTA? Today CTA President Richard Rodriguez presented the transit agency's 2010 budget to the Cook County Board. We talk to him about the challenges mass transit is facing in Chicago.

Politics

Abortion Notification Law

Illinois's parental notice abortion law is on hold. Rich Samuels brings us the latest on a controversial Cook County Circuit Court ruling handed down late this afternoon.

Business

4G Network

4G, or WiMAX, has arrived in Chicago. It means super-fast internet connections from just about anywhere. The Chicago Tribune's Wailin Wong joins us to explain why people are so excited about it.

Arts & Entertainment

Chicago Model

One of the largest city models in the world is currently on display downtown. The story of how it was made is as remarkable as the model itself.

Science & Nature

The Field Museum's Man-Eating Lions

They had a taste for humans, but their appetites have been exaggerated. We talk with a top researcher from The Field Museum about hungry lions and the people they devoured.

• The Tsavo Lions

Politics

Destiny Calling: How The People Elected Barack Obama

We hear from the author of a new book that shines a spotlight on the voters who helped President Obama get elected.

• Destiny Calling: How The People Elected Barack Obama

Politics

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett: Governor's Race

Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look at how the race for Illinois Governor is shaping up.

Politics

Jim Ryan's Gubernatorial Bid

Former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan announced his campaign for Governor. Rich Samuels has reaction from other Republicans vying for the job.