Politics

Cowboys Full: The Story of Poker

You can tell a lot about a president by how they play poker, says Chicago-based author James McManus. We talk to him about his new book Cowboys Full: The Story of Poker.

Big Cat and the Bears

Bears Alumni Club

We recap the Bears' victory over the Cleveland Browns with former Bears defensive back Jerry Azumah.

Arts & Entertainment

Photographer Barbara Crane

We meet a woman who has captured Chicago for half a century through everything from Polaroids to black-and-white stills.

• Barbara Crane: Challenging Vision at the Chicago Cultural Center
• Barbara Crane: Private Views - Public Spaces at the Stephen Daiter Gallery
• Barbara Crane exhibit at the Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

It's official: Chicago's Ricketts family has bought the Cubs. What will it mean to have a fan running the ball club? Kris Kridel of WBBM's Noon Business Hour joins us with some insight, plus the rest of the week's business news.

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

The veto session in Springfield has ended, but there are many issues the state continues to face, namely the state budget. Carol Marin and her panel of lawmakers discuss the state's fiscal challenges and more.

Health

Senator Burris on Health Care

The junior senator from Illinois, Roland Burris, made a rare public appearance in Chicago. Rich Samuels tells us why fellow Democrats, including President Obama, are suddenly taking him very seriously.

The Friday Night Show

The Friday Night Show: Mike Farrell

Eddie Arruza sits down with former M*A*S*H actor Mike Farrell to talk about his new book, Of Mule and Man.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: State lawmakers busy during the fall veto session; Cook County property taxes soaring; Illinois grappling with the swine flu; terrorism suspects arrested in Chicago; protesters take to the streets against the American Bankers Association annual meeting; new Cubs owner Tom Ricketts officially takes over; and the Bears hope to bounce back from one of the worst losses of the Lovie Smith era.

Guests:

• Mary Ann Ahern - NBC 5 News
• Bruce Japsen - Chicago Tribune
• Natasha Korecki - Chicago Sun-Times
• Mike North - Comcast SportsNet

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

Property taxes, the proposed Illiana Expressway, and mass transit are the subjects of tonight's viewer mail.

Time Out Chicago

Time Out Chicago's Halloween Picks

Grab your witch hat, pillowcase and pumpkin -- Halloween is here! Madeline Nusser of Time Out Chicago shares her favorite ways to celebrate the holiday.

• Fear and Fate
• Haunting in the Square
• Doggie Pupkin Party
• Northalsted Halloween Parade