The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

Twelve weeks into his presidency, President Obama gives an assessment of his administration's approach to fixing the ailing U.S. economy. The President claims we are headed in the right direction, but we hear what two local economists have to say in tonight's installment of "The Bottom Line."

Politics

Cook County Sales Tax

Cook County President Todd Stroger is talking about cutting the sales tax. Rich Samuels tells us how much that amount could decrease, and why the county board is considering this measure.

Arts & Entertainment

"The Foie Gras Wars"

The foie gras ban was one of the more entertaining and hotly contested debates in recent City Council memory. But is the food fight over? We talk to Chicago Tribune reporter Mark Caro, the author of a new book called The Foie Gras Wars.

Arts & Entertainment

Hidden Chicago

They hand them out at an awards show in Hollywood, but did you know that every Oscar is made in Chicago? The coveted statuette is just one of dozens of famous items invented or manufactured here. Tonight, Geoffrey Baer brings you the first of a two-part series about things made in Chicago.

Arts & Entertainment

Record Store Day

Record Store Day is this Saturday, and we talk with Chicago Tribune rock critic Greg Kot about this celebration of independent music shops.

• Thrill Jockey record label
• Numero Group record label

Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham

Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham

In our ongoing Chicago Matters series "Beyond Burnham," we explore how deconstruction is keeping reusable building materials out of landfills. Christian Farr talks with a Chicago-area contractor who wishes this demolition method was available years ago.

• Rebuilding Exchange
• The Reuse People of America
• Green Collar Job Initiative/Leed Council

Politics

The U.S. and Cuba

President Obama is breaking ranks with his predecessors when it comes to dealing with Cuba. This week he lifted travel restrictions for visiting relatives on the island. We take a closer look at the latest developments.

Politics

Bridget Gainer

A former Mayor Daley aide has been chosen to replace Congressman-elect Mike Quigley on the Cook County Board. New county commissioner Bridget Gainer tells us about her plans.

Blagojevich Trial 2010

Blagojevich Arraignment

Rod Blagojevich told a Federal judge today that he is not guilty. Rich Samuels shows us what else the former Illinois governor had to say on the day of his arraignment.

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