Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

Are you using the web to find the perfect bottle of wine? "Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with her recommendations for the best wine websites.

Arts & Entertainment

New York Times Film Critic

New York Times film critic A.O. Scott tells us about his job and what movies he thinks you should be watching.

Politics

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

As the Obama administration considers easing relations with Cuba, some members of the Congressional Black Caucus met with Cuban president Raul Castro and his brother Fidel last week. Chicago Congressman Bobby Rush was in that delegation. He joins Eddie Arruza to talk about his trip.

Politics

City Budget

Mayor Daley announced today that the city's budget gap is widening. Rich Samuels brings us both the bad news and the good.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Alejandro Escovedo

We have a performance from a Chicago favorite, singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo.

Business

Shoplifting with Permission

Groceries and prescriptions for a steal? Yes, according to Carrie Kirby, the woman behind the "Shoplifting With Permission" blog. She joins us with her best tips for saving you money.

• Wise Bread--Living Large on a Small Budget
• Hot Coupon World
• I Heart CVS
• I Heart Wags
• Coupons.com

Arts & Entertainment

Mary Poppins

We meet the Oscar-winning composer of the unforgettable tunes from Mary Poppins.

• "Mary Poppins" at the Cadillac Palace Theatre

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

If you have applied for a credit card, home mortgage, or car loan recently, you may have found that they are not as easy to get as they once were. The TARP funds were supposed to free up credit markets. So why are credit lines still out of reach for many? This is tonight's focus in our series, "The Bottom Line."

• Check the results of Chicago-based banks

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

Newly elected Congressman Mike Quigley is not the only lawmaker with a new job. We take a look at the results of the suburban races and Carol Marin talks with two of the new mayors.

Politics

Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. Ethics Inquiry

The Office of Congressional Ethics is investigating U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr.'s dealings with Rod Blagojevich over Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat, which the impeached and indicted former governor is accused of trying to sell. Rich Samuels has the latest on the investigation.