Arts & Entertainment

Ida B. Wells

The writings of civil rights pioneer Ida B. Wells are published in a new book, "Ida In Her Own Words: The Timeless Writings of Ida B. Wells from 1893." Michelle Duster, author and great-granddaughter of journalist and social activist Ida B. Wells joins us.

• Ida B. Wells Products

Arts & Entertainment

The Parking Ticket Geek

Still steaming over what you believe was an undeserved parking ticket? Chicago's self-proclaimed "Parking Ticket Geek" tells us how to beat those fines.

• Chicago's Accepted Parking Ticket Defenses

Business

The Printed Blog

Just when you thought that newspapers were dying, a new publication hit the streets last week. It is a newspaper with an unexpected 21st Century twist. We take you inside "The Printed Blog."

Science & Nature

Social Networking

Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn are just a few of the growing number of social networking sites popping up all over the Internet. What is their purpose and why have they grown in popularity so quickly? Christian Farr sits down with two technology experts to probe this trend.

• LinkedIn
• Plaxo
• "Twitter Survival Guide"

Politics

Tax Troubles

Former Senator Tom Daschle withdrew his nomination to President Obama's cabinet today. He is just the latest politician tripped up by a failure to pay federal taxes. We talk with a tax attorney and political analyst about money-induced madness in Washington, D.C.

Politics

Alexi Giannoulias

As Illinois turns the page on the Rod Blagojevich era, lawmakers are left facing an alarming budget crisis. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias to talk about the challenging financial times ahead.

Viewer Feedback

Viewer Mail

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

Business

Super Bowl Ads

Last night's dramatic contest between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals may have upstaged all the commercials. We talk with two advertising experts about how the economy may have affected what you watched in between all the gridiron action.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Will Chicago's transit woes be helped by the stimulus plan winding through Washington? Kris Kridel of WBBM's Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" discusses the possibilities and the price.

Politics

State Legislators

Rod Blagojevich has been ousted from office, but the state's fiscal and funding problems remain. We hear from State Rep. Julie Hamos and State Sen. Kirk Dillard about what is next for Springfield.