Blagojevich Archive

Gov. Blagojevich's Media Tour

The governor went on a national media blitz today while boycotting his own impeachment trial. Rich Samuels has the highlights from his interviews on national television. Longtime media observers also join us to talk about the effectiveness of the embattled governor's unusual strategy.

The Friday Night Show

Friday Night with John Callaway: Timuel Black

John sits down with noted Chicago author, historian and political activist Timuel Black, who just got back from President Obama's inauguration.

Politics

The Week In Review

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: History unfolds in Washington D.C. at President Obama's inauguration; Governor Blagojevich's Senate impeachment trial set for Monday; will President Obama make an immediate impact on the economy?; the suddenly struggling Blackhawks skate into the All-Star break; and violence is on the rise at Chicago Public School sporting events.

Guests:

• Melissa Isaacson - Chicago Tribune
• Mike Flannery - CBS 2 News
• Roger Crockett - Business Week
• Steve Johnson - Chicago Tribune

Time Out Chicago

Time Out Weekend Picks

Time Out Chicago Features Editor Laura Baginski joins us with her weekend picks.

• Husky Heroes
• Cirque du Soleil: Saltimbanco
• Carquest World of Wheels
• Winter Block Party
• Lunar New Year

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

In tonight's edition of "Ask Geoffrey," Geoffrey Baer answers a question about the large structure that once sat on a small concrete foundation in the Chicago River and other historic Chicago.

• Ellsworth Kelly's "I Will" statue

Arts & Entertainment

Chicago Dramatists

We get a sneak peak of the new comedy from Chicago Dramatists that has Will Clinger hitting the stage.

• "How I Became an Interesting Person"

Health

Chicago Health Commissioner

The city's health commissioner is here to ask Chicagoans to make a dramatic change in what they eat.

Politics

"Friday Night" Preview

We preview John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with longtime Chicago historian Timuel Black, who was at the inauguration this week.

Politics

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

Eddie Arruza and his panel look ahead to what will surely be an unprecedented week in Springfield as the Senate's impeachment trial gets underway.

Blagojevich Trial 2010

Blagojevich Impeachment Update

The governor's days on the job could be numbered. His trial before the Illinois State Senate begins Monday and some lawmakers say it might be over by next weekend. Rich Samuels has the latest on the impeachment trial, the governor's legal fight and the Illinois Reform Commision, which held its first session today.