The Friday Night Show

Classic Callaway: Harold Washington

25 years ago today Chicago Tonight debuted on Channel 11, tonight we take a look back at our very first program with Mayor Harold Washington and founding host John Callaway.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Chicago on a Denver booting blitz; financing for the Midway Airport privatization deal falls through; the number of year-round Chicago Public Schools is tripling; Crestwood officials allowed citizens to use polluted water for more than two decades; Rod Blagojevich's reality show request denied; Cook County Board President Todd Stroger embroiled in a hiring scandal; the Blackhawks and Flames series all knotted up; and the Bulls hope to rebound from a lopsided loss against the Celtics.

Guests:

• Paul Meincke - ABC 7 News
• Mary Wisniewski - Chicago Sun-Times
• Lester Munson - ESPN
• Kate Grossman - Chicago Sun-Times

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

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

Time Out Chicago

Time Out Weekend Picks

This weekend's forecast calls for warm weather, and the list of weekend events does not disappoint. Laura Baginski of Time Out Chicago tells us what is in store.

• SAIC Fashion Show
• Salsa Competition Trials
• Green Inside Out
• Soldier Field Kicks Against Breast Cancer
• Obama's Chicago Tour

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

Check, Please! host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us tonight to share her favorite movies for wine lovers.

• Alpana's Top Movies for Wine Lovers

Arts & Entertainment

Midwest Academy

For more than 35 years, community organizers from around the country have come to Chicago to train at the Midwest Academy. We take you inside this school for progressive activists.

• Midwest Academy's 35th anniversary celebration

Arts & Entertainment

Maria Pinto

Her upscale fashions have, famously, been seen on the First Lady. Now designer Maria Pinto is being honored for her stylish contributions to the Chicago fashion scene. We visit her creative headquarters.

Arts & Entertainment

Friday Night Preview

We take a look back at the very first broadcast of Chicago Tonight from 1984, which featured Mayor Harold Washington. Be sure to tune in tomorrow night at 7:30 PM to watch the entire episode.

Business

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

The Chicago Tribune is just the latest organization feeling the heat for seeking to reward its employees with bonuses after a series of layoffs. So why are companies doing this during these economic times? Eddie Arruza and his panel will explore this question, and more.

Politics

County Government Update

Christian Farr has the latest on the county's troubled finances, and the hiring scandal surrounding Todd Stroger.