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)

Business

Social Networking for Jobs

Are social networking websites an effective way to land a job? Our guests say absolutely, and they share with us how it's possible.

General Social Networking Tips

• Time Magazine: Using Twitter and Facebook to Find A Job (06/08/09)
• HuffingtonPost.com: Social Media to Get A Job? (05/22/09)
• About.com: Overview of professional social networking
• About.com: Online Career Networking

Facebook

• Facebook.com
• About.com: Using Facebook for professional networking
• Examiner.com: How Facebook can help job seekers find employment (07/14/09)

LinkedIn

• LinkedIn.com
• JobMob: LinkedIn Groups: Everything You Need To Know To Find A Job
• JobMob: Gigantic Tips Guide for Finding Jobs with LinkedIn
• LinkedIn.com: Advanced Job Seeking Techniques (PDF)
• Examiner.com: Finding A Job Using LinkedIn (03/25/09)

MySpace

• MySpace.com
• Jobs.myspace.com

Arts & Entertainment

The Time Traveler's Wife

In anticipation of the film The Time Traveler's Wife, we revisit Phil Ponce's 2003 conversation with author Audrey Niffenegger.

• TheTimeTravelersWifeMovie.com: Clips and other info
• AudreyNiffenegger.com
• Printworks Gallery
• Chicagoist.com: Interview with Audrey (05/09/07)
• Audrey on her artistic process
• Newcity.com: Review of Audrey's art at Printworks Gallery (07/20/09)

Health

The Organic Food Debate

Is organic food worth the the high price tag, or is it just the latest edible money-making scheme? We delve into the debate tonight.

• Abstract of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition's report
• FamilyFarmed.org: Connects organic farmers with consumers
• American Dietetic Association
• Press release on study from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

Today is the day that candidates in Illinois can begin gathering signatures on petitions that will allow them to appear on ballots. Carol Marin and her panel of reporters tell us how the races are shaping up.

Arts & Entertainment

Cab Driver Helps Catch Suspect

Police are hailing a Chicago cab driver as a hero because he physically engaged a suspect in a robbery-beating. Would you do the same? Rich Samuels has the story of the cab driver who helped Chicago cops catch a suspect early this morning.

Arts & Entertainment

Elvis for Dummies

He's known as the "Hillbilly Cat," "Elvis the Pelvis," and of course, "The King of Rock 'n' Roll." Tonight, we meet the author of a new book on everything Elvis.

• Amazon.com: Read excerpts from the book
• Aug. 8: Susan Doll's seminar on Viva Las Vegas