A Streetcar Named Desire gets an eye-opening new interpretation. Hedy Weiss reviews the Tennessee Williams classic and more. A Streetcar Named Desire--Writers' Theatre Jacob and Jack--Victory Garden Theater Sizwe Banzi is Dead--Court Theatre

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Civic pride is swelling on the eve of the Blackhawks' first Stanley Cup appearance since 1992; state lawmakers override Governor Quinn's veto of McCormick Place work-rule reforms; Mayor Daley says he won't raise property taxes next year; the Supreme Court rules that African-American firefighter applicants in Chicago will be allowed to proceed with their discrimination case; and the local real estate market is finally starting to show some signs of life. Guests:

On the eve of the Stanley Cup finals, Joel sits down with Blackhawks legends Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, and Tony Esposito.

We preview Joel Weisman's interview with Blackhawks legends Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, and Tony Esposito.

We learn the history behind the stars on the Chicago flag in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey. John Paul Stevens biography--Oyez.org "The Chicago Flag"--Chicago History Museum "About the Municipal Flag of Chicago"--Chicago Public Library Cicero Flying Field

We fly on a fully restored World War II bomber, and meet a man who flew 35 missions as a tail gunner. The Collings Foundation Find out about upcoming tours

The McCormick Place rules overhaul is now law. The legislature dealt Governor Quinn a stinging rebuke of his amendatory veto by an overwhelming majority vote. We have the latest news from Springfield.

Elizabeth Brackett has the latest from the trial of former police commander Jon Burge.

Facebook is the most popular social networking site on earth, but it has come under fire over how much of your personal information it shares with others. The site claims it is tightening its security policies, but will they go far enough? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look.

Inside Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art. We speak with the director of the MCA about her vision for the future -- and competing with the Art Institute's Modern Wing.

There's been a flurry of activity in Springfield. We have the latest news on the new state budget, Governor Quinn's amendatory veto of the McPier bill and more -- live from the Capitol with the Chicago Sun-Times' Dave McKinney.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: A New Trier honor student is jailed in a hit-and-run case; Cook County Board Presidential candidate Toni Preckwinkle backtracks on her pledge to eliminate the rest of the controversial county sales tax increase; Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis says he is willing to cut his $310,000 salary; Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bill Brady launches a television ad blitz; a Congressional probe is called for after a bank in President Obama's old neighborhood avoids being seized by the government; and the mighty Blackhawks are just two wins

We talk to the runners-up in the gubernatorial primary, State Comptroller Dan Hynes and Republican State Sen. Kirk Dillard, about the state's budget mess and whether the current candidates for governor really have all the answers.

Sam Adam, Jr. is one of Rod Blagojevich's defense attorneys and in a revealing interview with Chicago Magazine, the spirited lawyer has some choice words about his celebrity client. The author of that article tells us about his exclusive interview. Read an excerpt from the article

We asked if you'd like to hear from House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton about the budget process. The answers might surprise you.

Elizabeth Brackett reports on the visit to Chicago of General David Petraeus. Watch web exclusive of General Petraeus' presentation