Arts & Entertainment

Remembering Koko Taylor

She was known as the "Queen of the Blues." Chicago's Koko Taylor died yesterday at the age of 80. We revisit Phil Ponce's 2007 interview with Taylor and hear some of her legendary music.

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

We hear your response to the city's parking meter mess when we read some of our viewer mail.

Politics

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Nearly 3 million additional people are expected in the region in the next three decades, and preparing for this increase is no easy task. The chairman of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning explains how the organization is planning for the region's future.

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Politics

State Rep. Deborah Mell

State Rep. Deborah Mell sits down with Carol Marin and talks about the special challenges of being Rod Blagojevich's sister-in-law during her freshman year in the Illinois legislature.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Acme Missionary Baptist Church Choir

We have a performance from some heavenly singers from a small South Side church. They recently won a national competition and were crowned "the best church choir in America."

• Acme Missionary Baptist Church
• Chicago Gospel Music Festival

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

The Chicago school of economics was developed at the University of Chicago in the 1950s, but now some are saying the "Chicago approach" is to blame for the economic collapse. It's the focus of tonight's edition of The Bottom Line.

Politics

LAZ Parking

Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on accusations against LAZ Parking, the operator of the city's meters, for not complying with the city's minority and women-owned business requirements.

Politics

Patti Blagojevich's Reality Show Debut

Patti Blagojevich is toughing it out in the rainforest of Costa Rica on NBC's reality show "I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" We hear what she had to say about her husband on last night's show.

Politics

Lech Walesa

Lech Walesa helped loosen the communist grip on eastern Europe. We speak with the former President of Poland about Chicago, President Obama, and trade unions.

Business

Willis Group Holdings CEO

The Sears Tower is getting a name change. Carol Marin sits down with the head of Willis Group Holdings, who plans to change the iconic building's name.