Retracing a Family Trip


We meet a local man who traveled the world in order to retrace the steps of his great-great grandfather.

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Pet Issues


The number of dogs and cats being euthanized at Chicago area shelters is on the decline. But will a proposed ordinance mandating the sterilization of all Chicago pets help or hurt the pet population? Eddie Arruza updates us on the subject.

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The Drew Peterson Law


Drew Peterson has been arrested for murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio. We talk to a couple of legal experts about a controversial hearsay law that is at the heart of the prosecution's case.

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Chicago Business


Can President Obama's suitmaker be saved? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's Noon Business Hour shares the details of the battle to save Chicago's Hartmarx.

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News Analysis with Carol Marin


It's crunch time in Springfield. State lawmakers have until the end of May to enact ethics reform and fill a projected budget gap of about $10 billion. Carol Marin and a panel of state legislators take up the issues.

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Friday Night with John Callaway: Jonathan Fanton


John sits down with the head of the MacArthur Foundation, Jonathan Fanton.

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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman


Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Drew Peterson charged with murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio; Mayor Daley demands furlough days from all city workers; sales tax revolt at the Cook County Board this week; Senate hopeful Alexi Giannoulias caught up in a college savings plan controversy; the distressed Sun-Times eyed by a local bidder; the Blackhawks even things up with the Vancouver Canucks; and Jerry Reinsdorf reportedly part of a group bidding for the Phoenix Coyotes hockey team.

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Viewer Mail


We hear what you had to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

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Time Out Weekend Picks


Looking for a tasty place to celebrate with your (or any) mother this weekend? Laura Baginski of Time Out Chicago shares her weekend recommendations.

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Ask Alpana


Check, Please! host and master sommelier Alpana Singh answers your questions about wine and spirits.

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