Arts & Entertainment

Comedian Andy Dick

He is best known for his controversial, off-the-wall comic style, and for his role as "Matthew" on the TV series NewsRadio. We talk to Joliet native Andy Dick, who is back in Chicago for a comedy festival.

Arts & Entertainment

Miniature Model of Chicago

A new miniature model of Chicago is one of the largest of its kind in the world, and it's now on view at the Santa Fe Building downtown. The story of how it was made is as amazing as the model itself.

Politics

Public Defender's Office Funding

Cook County Public Defender Abishi Cunningham says he is nearly out of cash for defense of capital punishment cases. He joins us to talk about the challenges his office faces.

Politics

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

Did Mayor Daley write a taxpayer-supported blank check to convince the International Olympic Committee to give the 2016 games to Chicago? Eddie Arruza and his panel of Chicago aldermen take a look at what the mayor proposed yesterday in Switzerland.

• Contact your alderman

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Cathy Richardson

Cathy Richardson performs live in the studio and tells us about her new gig with Jefferson Starship.

Arts & Entertainment

Eddie Waitkus

We have the dramatic conclusion to our Chicago Stories series about former Chicago Cubs first baseman Eddie Waitkus and the female fan whose obsession with him turned violent.

Arts & Entertainment

Never Put Ketchup on a Hot Dog

The author of a new book explains why you should never put ketchup on a hot dog.

Arts & Entertainment

News Analysis with Carol Marin

Was it really a surprise? Carol Marin and her panel have the latest details on the reports that Sammy Sosa used steroids, and whether or not he lied under oath to Congress.

Politics

Budget Talks

Governor Quinn has coaxed legislators back to Springfield next week, even though Republicans and Democrats still cannot agree on how to fix the state's budget shortfall. Rich Samuels has the latest on Illinois' fiscal crisis.

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss calls it a "true classic," and highly recommends "Fiddler on the Roof," now onstage at the Ford Center for Performing Arts. She joins us with that review, plus two others.

• Fiddler on the Roof
• A Tribute to the Black Crooners (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow)
• Nederlands Dans Theater