Arts & Entertainment

Winter Surfing

Looking for a way to spend a chilly afternoon? We revisit a group of Lake Michigan surfers, who are so passionate about their sport that they will not let a little thing like winter stand in their way.

• Third Coast Surf Shop
• LakeSurf.com

Politics

Patrick Collins

Former federal prosecutor Patrick Collins is chairing a new state government ethics panel created by Lt. Governor Pat Quinn. We talk to Mr. Collins about his goals for the commission.

• Reform Illinois Now

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

How exactly does the impeachment process work in Illinois and is it working the way it should? Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the process, the possible pitfalls and where things stand now.

Politics

Roland Burris

Who exactly is the man vying to become Illinois' next junior senator? We talk with two people who have varying views and insights about Roland Burris and his quest to fill president-elect Obama's vacant Senate Seat.

Politics

Obama on "Check, Please!"

Obama on "Check, Please!"

Before he was President-elect, Barack Obama was a guest reviewer on WTTW's "Check, Please!" Tonight we feature some highlights from an episode that has never-been-seen-before.

Arts & Entertainment

Winter Bike Commuting

These days, we are seeing lots of people commuting on their bikes in the winter. We meet a few of these hardy souls.

• Winter Bike to Work Day, January 20
• Active Transportation Alliance

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss reviews the "The Seafarer" now on stage at Steppenwolf and two other new productions.

• "The Seafarer"
• "The Maids"
• "The Bowery Boys"

Chicago Matters: Growing Forward

Chicago Matters: Growing Forward

What are the energy crops of the future? Rich Samuels tells us about new ways to make ethanol in our "Chicago Matters" series, "Growing Forward."

Science & Nature

Digital TV Transition

The federal government's digital TV coupon program has run out money. Christian Farr explains why some TV viewers could be out of luck and answers more questions about the upcoming switch to digital TV.

• National Telecommunications and Information Administration
• City of Chicago Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Center
• Antenna Web

Politics

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

As expected, lawmakers turned away Roland Burris as he tried to be seated in the U.S. Senate. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss what is next for the man who seeks to replace President-elect Obama in the Senate.