St. Valentine's Day Massacre


It happened 80 years ago, but many Chicagoans still associate Valentine's Day with a massacre. We take a look back at gangland Chicago's most infamous hour.

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Lincoln Bicentennial


In honor of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birthday, master storyteller Syd Lieberman joins us with an excerpt from "Abraham and Isaac." It tells the story of Civil War soldiers and the president they called "Father Abraham."

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Ticketmaster and Live Nation Merger


The proposed merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment may drive concert ticket prices even higher. The Sun-Times pop music critic, Jim DeRogatis, joins us with the ramifications of the consolidation.

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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza


Today is the day Chicago and rival cities Rio De Janeiro, Tokyo and Madrid submit their final Olympic bid proposals to the International Olympic Committee. But, questions still linger as to the specifics of Chicago's plan and its cost to taxpayers. Eddie Arruza and his panel, including the president of Chicago 2016, weigh in.

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Live Music Wednesday: Clayton Penrose-Whitmore & Matthew Lipman


We meet two young, rising stars in the classical music world, who will perform live in our studio.

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"Looking for Lincoln"


On the eve of 16th president's 200th birthday, we go "Looking for Lincoln" with the author of a new book that sheds light on his evolving legacy.

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DuSable Museum of African American History Exhibit


We visit a photography exhibit at Chicago's DuSable Museum of African American History that explores the plight of black farmers in America.

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The Bottom Line with Eddie Arruza

The new U.S. treasury secretary unveiled the latest proposal to rescue the nation's banks and the price tag is in the trillions of dollars. What has happened to the money dispersed so far? Eddie Arruza talks to two top economists about the bailout plan in our economic series, "The Bottom Line."

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News Analysis with Carol Marin


According to Forbes magazine, Chicago is the nation's third most miserable city in the country. The announcement has elicited some strong reactions throughout the Windy City. Carol Marin sits down with two columnists who have outspoken opinions on the matter.

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Chicago's Piece of the Stimulus


The city's aldermen quizzed Mayor Daley today on what Chicago stands to receive from the nation's stimulus package. Rich Samuels joins us with the latest.

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