Arts & Entertainment

Burr Oak Cemetery

The case of modern-day grave robbers at Burr Oak Cemetery has attracted national attention. We hear the latest developments from State Comptroller Dan Hynes and an attorney representing several families whose relatives were buried at the cemetery.

• Burr Oak Cemetery

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

Carol Marin discusses a wide range of Illinois political issues with Capitol Fax Blog publisher Rich Miller.

Politics

Capital Spending Bill

Governor Pat Quinn, at odds with legislators over an operating budget, today signed a $31 billion dollar capital spending bill. Rich Samuels tells us why it's already generating controversy.

The Friday Night Show

Classic Callaway: Gary Sinise

For the rest of the summer we'll be replaying the best of John Callaway's interviews over the years. Tonight we take a look back at a 1996 conversation with the co-founder of the Steppenwolf Theatre, actor Gary Sinise.

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Arts & Entertainment

Mary Poppins

The original music makers of Mary Poppins tell us how the movie was re-imagined for the Broadway stage.

• Broadway in Chicago: Mary Poppins

Arts & Entertainment

"In Search of Beethoven"

Who exactly was Ludwig van Beethoven? A new movie opening tomorrow at the Gene Siskel Film Center attempts to answer that question. We talk with Phil Grabsky, the filmmaker of "In Search of Beethoven."

• Gene Siskel Film Center
• In Search of Beethoven

The Friday Night Show

Classic Callaway: Gary Sinise

We take a look back at another classic John Callaway interview, his 1996 conversation with actor and Steppenwolf Theater co-founder Gary Sinise.

• Gary Sinise's entry in The Internet Movie Database

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

Confused by Chicago geography? Maybe you've wondered why Sheridan Road doesn't lie on a straight line? Geoffrey Baer solves this mystery and more when he answers your questions about Chicago history and trivia.

• Civil War Camp Douglas
• History of Fort Sheridan

Arts & Entertainment

Chicago's New Downtown Riverwalk

We take a stroll on the Chicago Riverwalk and discover the dramatically transformed riverfront.