Chicago Business


Has Chicago's Playboy Enterprises lost its luster? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's Noon Business Hour joins us with the details about big changes coming to the magazine.

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President's Commencement Speech at Notre Dame


President Obama sought common ground on the issue of abortion during yesterday's much-publicized commencement address at Notre Dame. Was his speech effective at bringing the opposing factions of this debate closer together? A former political speechwriter gives his take.

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News Analysis with Carol Marin


The Cook County Board votes tomorrow on whether or not to override President Stroger's veto of the sales tax repeal. Carol Marin talks to a couple of commissioners about the critical vote.

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Governor Quinn on the State Budget


Governor Quinn painted a grim picture of the state's finances today, saying that if his budget does not pass, the state will have to cut spending by 37 percent. What programs and funding could be cut? Rich Samuels has the details about the state's financial woes.

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Friday Night with John Callaway: Melissa Isaacson


John Callaway sits down with former Chicago Tribune sports reporter Melissa Isaacson to talk about her new book about Cubs skipper Lou Piniella.

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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman


Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Cook County Board President Todd Stroger owes the IRS nearly $12,000; Is Lisa Madigan eyeing a potential Senate run?; lawmakers still wrestling with budget and ethics reforms in Springfield; Chrysler and General Motors closing car dealerships all across the country; major layoffs at Loyola Medical Center; and the Blackhawks skating against the Detroit Red Wings in the Western Conference finals.

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Viewer Mail


We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

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Ask Geoffrey


Was the world-renowned jewelry designer Tiffany & Co. also once known as a brick maker? Geoffrey Baer joins us with the answer to that question and others about Chicago history and landmarks in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

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Friday Night Preview


We preview John Callaway's Friday Night interview with former Chicago Tribune reporter Melissa Isaacson. She's just written a new book about fiery Cubs skipper Lou Piniella.

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The Art Institute's New Modern Wing


History is being made at the Art Institute of Chicago this weekend. The Modern Wing is opening, and we have a preview with architecture critic Blair Kamin.

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