The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: A rash of robberies in Lincoln Park and the South Side have communities on alert; a scathing report rips the University of Illinois' clouted admissions policies; clout also investigated at Chicago's elite public schools; United Airlines moving their headquarters to the recently renamed Willis Tower; Ford pinning their revival on the new Taurus made right here in Chicago; the Cubs and Sox each battling for first-place; and new Bears quarterback Jay Cutler impressive in training camp.

Guests:

• Maudlyne Ihejirika - Chicago Sun-Times
• Bruce Levine - ESPN Radio 1000
• Linda Lenz - Catalyst Chicago
• Jon Hilkevitch - Chicago Tribune

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Time Out Chicago

Time Out Weekend Picks

Looking for Lollapalooza weekend alternatives? Time Out Chicago magazine is here with some activities that won't pull so hard on the purse strings.

• Mendota Sweet Corn Fest
• Busy Beaver Buttons Grand Opening
• Veggie Fest
• Workouts on the Great Lawn
• Road to Wrigley

Arts & Entertainment

Tracing African-American History

Evanston native Dino Robinson is a graphic designer by trade, but you might also call him an "accidental historian." Christian Farr introduces us to this man and his mission to uncover the history of African-Americans along the North Shore.

• ShorefrontLegacy.org
• WEB EXCLUSIVE: Excerpt from 1967 documentary on Evanston's Foster School
• WEB EXCLUSIVE: Dino Robinson on what he does and why it's important
• WEB EXCLUSIVE: Dino Robinson on changing locations of Shorefront

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

What do a totem pole in Burnham Harbor and the Chicago Cubs curse have in common? The answer to that and more in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Arts & Entertainment

Harry Porterfield

Chicago journalism legend Harry Porterfield discusses his departure from ABC 7 and his new job at CBS 2.

• CBS2Chicago.com: Slideshows and videos of Harry returning to CBS

Politics

United Moving to Willis Tower

Mayor Daley's defending his decision to give United Airlines $25 million in tax increment financing funds to help pay for its move to Willis Tower. Rich Samuels has the details on the deal that will move 2,800 jobs downtown.

Education

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

Another school clout scandal has come to the surface, this time involving the Chicago Public Schools. Admission practices at some of the district's most selective high schools are currently under scrutiny. Eddie Arruza and his panel go inside the controversy.

• Chicago Tribune: Federal investigation targets CPS (08/02/09)

Politics

Texting While Driving Ban

Governor Quinn signs a bill into law banning texting behind the wheel of a car. Christian Farr was there for the signing, and he joins us with more on the legislation.

• WEB EXCLUSIVE: 2007 piece on student killed by texting driver

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Leslie Hunt

The TV series American Idol has turned out some mega pop music stars--even if they didn't win the contest. Will Chicago's Leslie Hunt be next? She was a finalist on the program, and performs for us tonight.

• Songs from Your Hair is On Fire
• Leslie on MySpace
• LeslieHunt.net
• AmericanIdol.com: Interview with Leslie
• Daily Herald profile (12/28/07)