Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Is a price war brewing among local food store giants? Kris Kridel has that story and the other business news of the day.

Education

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

$40 million in state funds is headed to Chicago State University, but it comes as a big surprise to officials at the beleaguered college, who say they never asked for it. Eddie Arruza talks to State Sen. Rickey Hendon, who was instrumental in getting the money included in the state's capital improvements bill.

• Chicago Tribune: Chicago State gets $40 million surprise (08/31/09)

Blagojevich Trial 2010

Rod Blagojevich's New Book

Although its' release date meant it wasn't supposed to hit the shelves until next week, the memoirs of former governor Rod Blagojevich appeared in select bookstores today. Elizabeth Brackett, author of the first Blagojevich book, explains what he writes about his filling of President Obama's Senate seat and more -- in four words, he says it's not his fault.

• More on Elizabeth's book, Pay to Play

The Friday Night Show

Classic Callaway: Tom Brokaw

Tonight we take a look back at another classic John Callaway interview. Two great newsmen went head-to-head when longtime NBC anchorman Tom Brokaw sat down with John in 2007.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Senator Ted Kennedy remembered; Mayor Daley apologizes yet again for the controversial parking meter deal; Chicago's inspector general David Hoffman runs for the U.S. Senate; Governor Quinn backs off his threat to fire the final two University of Illinois Trustee holdouts; Illinois braces for the swine flu; Bears quarterback Jay Cutler takes on his old team, the Broncos; and has Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley been the subject of racial taunts by Cubs fans?

Guests:

• Nesita Kwan - NBC 5 News
• Bob Crawford - WBBM Newsradio 780
• Kate Grossman - Chicago Sun-Times
• Dan McGrath - Chicago Tribune

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Son Del Viento

The lakefront turns into one giant musical fiesta this weekend. We have a performance from a venerable local act taking part in the Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival.

Guest:

• Son del Viento

• Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival

Arts & Entertainment

Barns of Illinois

Noted photographer Larry Kanfer explores some historical barns across the landscape of Illinois.

• Kanfer.com: See more of Larry's work
• More info about the book, Barns of Illinois

Politics

The Life and Legacy of Senator Ted Kennedy

The "Lion of the Senate" has been lost. Senator Edward Kennedy died late last night at the age of 77 after battling brain cancer for the past year. Political commentator Jim Warren, a friend of the Kennedys, joins us for a look back at the Senator's life.

Guest:

• Jim Warren - MSNBC political analyst

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

George Ryan's convicted top aide, Scott Fawell, speaks out publicly for the first time since his incarceration. Carol Marin goes one-on-one with Fawell about why he turned against his former boss and what he's learned from his time in prison.

Guests:

• Scott Fawell
• Andrea Coutretsis

Politics

University of Illinois Board

Governor Quinn named two people to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, including Merchandise Mart CEO Chris Kennedy. Rich Samuels has the latest on those appointments, and what the Governor plans to do about the two Trustees who refuse to resign.

• Web Exclusive: Watch Gov. Quinn's full press conference