Politics

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

The Illinois House moved closer to a vote on whether or not to impeach the governor today. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the latest proceedings and what happens with the impeachment process from here.

• Read the impeachment committee's full draft report

Arts & Entertainment

Grease the Musical

A new version of the legendary musical "Grease" is back in town at the Auditorium Theater. We talk to one of the co-authors if the musical, Chicago-native Jim Jacobs, who based the play on his time at Chicago's Taft High School.

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."