Blagojevich Archive

The Obama Camp's Blagojevich Connections

What was the relationship between Rod Blagojevich and Barack Obama and his advisers? Its complex nature is revealed in a new article.

Politics

Legalizing Video Poker

A closer look at the decision to legalize video poker.

Friday Night Preview
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart thinks the move to legalize video poker is a major mistake. We preview John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with the man dubbed "the sheriff with a soul."

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Eddie Arruza and his panel will discuss the State Senate's action to pass a video poker deal.

Arts & Entertainment

Smokie Norful

He is a gospel singing sensation and Grammy winner. Smokie Norful will be here to perform and discuss his latest album.

• More about Smokie Norful
• EMI Gospel's web site

Arts & Entertainment

Bookslut

Chicago's favorite literary blogger "bookslut" is packing up and moving to Europe. What is the fate of her popular web site bookslut.com? Jessa Crispin will be here to tell us.

Arts & Entertainment

White Negro Leaguer

He was one of a handful of white baseball players who got to play in the Negro Leagues. Christian Farr talks with Lou Clarizio about his time with the League, and the racism he and his teammates had to face.

• Official Site of the Negro League Legends

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

They're among the most complex investments in the financial world and a major cause of the economic meltdown: "Derivatives." What are they and why are they are largely unregulated? It's our focus on tonight's The Bottom Line.

Politics

News: Chris Kennedy

Chris Kennedy is reportedly close to entering the race for the U.S. Senate. What might that do to an already crowded field of potential Democratic challengers? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in.

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews

Everyone's favorite sorority sister Elle Woods has arrived at the Ford Center for Performing Arts. Hedy Weiss joins us with a review of Legally Blonde.

• Legally Blonde
• The Piano Lesson
• Buried Child

Arts & Entertainment

American Airlines Flight 191

We look back on the deadliest plane crash in U.S. history -- American Airlines flight 191, which came down in a field near O'Hare almost 30 years ago.

Business

Groupon

We talk to the young founder of Groupon, a new local website that proves there is "strength in numbers" when it comes to getting special deals on products and services.