Politics

The Week In Review

Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines: Controversial pick Roland Burris sworn in by the U.S. Senate; politicians are lining up to fill Rahm Emanuel's vacant congressional seat; Gov. Blagojevich swears in the Illinois state senators presiding over his upcoming impeachment trial; the Chicago Tribune unveiling a tabloid edition on Monday; investors feeling queasy after another wild week on Wall Street; and Bears coach Lovie Smith taking charge of the defense next season.

Guests:

• Joe Weber - Business Week
• Abdon Pallasch - Chicago Sun-Times
• Joseph Ryan - Daily Herald
• Fred Mitchell - Chicago Tribune

Time Out Chicago

Time Out Weekend Picks

Time Out Chicago Magazine is here with some indoor activities to keep you toasty this weekend.

• IAHC Pub Quiz Night
• Chicago Winter Bike Swap
• Ranjana's Indian Cooking Class
• Queen of Samba 2009
• Martinmas Day Celebration

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

Alpana Singh joins us with her list of All-American wines to toast next week's inaugural festivities.

• Alpana's All-American Wine Picks

Arts & Entertainment

"Friday Night" Preview

We preview John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass.

Politics

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

President Bush bids farewell to the nation tonight. We hear his speech live, and after, Eddie Arruza and his panel of journalists analyze the speech and look at the legacy of the Bush presidency.

Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Victor Goines

Two years ago, Northwestern University ended its jazz studies program. That is, until they found a new man to run the program, world renowned saxophone player Victor Goines. Goines performs live in the studio.

Arts & Entertainment

Macbeth

Do you remember reading Shakespeare's "Macbeth" in high school? Our Hedy Weiss sits down with Chicago Shakespeare Theater Director Barbara Gaines to hear about how the five-hundred-year-old story is particularly, and painfully, modern.

Arts & Entertainment

Old Pets

For many of us, pets bring a great deal of joy. But when they get sick, tough decisions have to be made. Christian Farr explores saying goodbye to an old friend.

Arts & Entertainment

Saving Money at the Grocery Store

Marilyn Pocius, author of "A Cook's Guide to Chicago," joins us with tips on how to get more for your money at the grocery store. She will also share some tasty recipes from her book that will save you money.

• Tony's Finer Food
• Caputo's Fresh Markets
• Market Place on Oakton

Politics

Winter Cold Spell

We are heading into a deep freeze. Rich Samuels will tell us for how long and why Mayor Daley is looking for a salt substitute.