Arts & Entertainment

Kerry James Marshall

Twelve years ago he earned a “genius” grant for his creative vision. Since winning that MacArthur Fellowship, Kerry James Marshall has produced waves of art for an international audience, all from his cluttered studio in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood.

This year as part of our Chicago Matters series “Beyond Burnham,” we’re profiling 10 of the Chicago area’s most interesting innovators. Here’s a look at a Chicago man who’s breaking down barriers in the fine arts – and is now using a comic strip to do it.

Marshall’s comic strip “Rhythm Master” is part of an exhibit called “Heartland” at the Smart Museum of Art, located on the Hyde Park campus of the University of Chicago.

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Arts & Entertainment

Erin Andrews Case

ESPN reporter Erin Andrews's alleged stalker is now under house arrest for using his cell phone to tape her in her hotel room without her knowledge. The case raises serious questions about hotel security for travelers. What should you know -- and do -- next time you're staying in a hotel? A hospitality industry insider joins us with some suggestions.

• Tips for travelers from the American Hotel and Lodging Association

Politics

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett

Back from Copenhagen, Mayor Daley's first order of business was addressing the videotaped beating death of Derrion Albert. Daley met with city and school officials yesterday at a violence summit. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the latest developments.

Politics

Cook County Video Gambling Ban

Rich Samuels has the latest on the continuing debate over the ban of video gambling in unincorporated areas of Cook County.

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Arts & Entertainment

Windy City Rollers

A rough and tumble game from the 1970s is making a comeback. Women's roller derby is the subject of a new movie, and it's the real-life passion of the athletes on a local team. We introduce you to Chicago's Windy City Rollers.

• "Whip It"

Arts & Entertainment

Laura Berman

David Letterman's bombshell announcement that he was being blackmailed for having sex with some of his employees has rocked the late night landscape. We talk to sex therapist Laura Berman about her latest book and the Letterman revelations.

Big Cat and the Bears

Bears Alumni Club

The Bears exploded for 48 points and trounced division rival Detroit. We recap all the action with former Bear great Tom Thayer.

Business

Mid-Life Unemployment

We meet a Northwest suburban couple and find out how they're coping with mid-life unemployment during the recession.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

What's the economic impact of Chicago's Olympic washout? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's Noon Business Hour joins us with the fallout, plus the rest of the week's business news.