Live Music Wednesday


Tonight, the Grant Park Music Festival begins its 75th season. We have a live performance from a group of singers from the Festival.

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Brakeless Bikes


Bikes geared for racetracks are making their way onto Chicago streets. We show you why more Chicagoans are riding without brakes.

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John Dillinger Photos


We find out how one Chicago photographer got an exclusive with John Dillinger. A Chicago man tells his grandfather's tale of the time he met "Public Enemy Number One."

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Chicago River Debate


Some Chicago area organizations want the Chicago River to be disinfected in order to make it safer for people to use. There are others, however, who think that disinfection might not offer any improvement, and could waste a lot of money. Christian Farr has more on this debate.

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Roth IRAs


At a time when many are worried about their retirement savings, we learn the ins and outs of Roth IRAs and how they can stretch your savings.

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News Analysis with Carol Marin


Another fiscal year starts for the state of Illinois, and the General Assembly remains deadlocked over the state budget. Senate President John Cullerton joins Carol Marin to talk about where we go from here.

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City Unions Mulling Deal


There is a split among city unions as to whether or not to accept the concessions the city of Chicago is demanding in order to save more than 1,500 city jobs. Rich Samuels has more on the negotiations, and how Mayor Daley is applying pressure to those who are not cooperating with the city's plan.

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Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews


Hedy Weiss reviews the highly recommended production of "Boleros for the Disenchanted," now on stage at The Goodman Theater.

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Brookfield Zoo Celebrates 75 Years


We show you what's old and new at the Brookfield Zoo as it prepares to celebrate 75 years.

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The Summer's Hottest Movies


We take a sneak peek at the new movie about John Dillinger, "Public Enemies," as well as preview a few upcoming summer movies that you should know about.

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