Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Minority investors are steaming after the Illinois Gaminig Board revokes the Emerald Casino License. Elizabeth Brackett talks with two of the investors, Chaz Ebert and Shaun Gayle.
End of the Streak
The streak ends for the Sun-Times' youth-oriented tabloid, Red Streak. Sun-Times publisher John Cruickshank will be here to talk about this and other issues facing the newspaper.
Clarence Page
Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page weighs in on a possible run for mayor by U.S. representatives Jesse Jackson Jr. and Luis Gutierrez.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
A former FBI boss has been named as the new president of the Chicago Crime Commission. Phil Ponce talks with James Wagner about his goals for lowering Chicago crime.
Medicare Confusion
Today was the first day for seniors to sign up for one of the government's new Medicare prescription programs. Rich Samuels talked to House Speaker Dennis Hastert and some seniors today. Plus, Terry Savage will try to help us sort out the complicated new options.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
To run or not to run - that's the question facing state treasurer Judy Baar Topinka. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel handicap the Republican gubernatorial field. Guests: Paul Green, Chris Robling
Louis Freeh
Former FBI director Louis Freeh has just written a new book My FBI: Bringing Down the Mafia, investigating Bill Clinton and Waging War on Terror. Phil Ponce talks with him about all of that.
This week on Chicago Sunday:
Coming up Monday on Chicago Tonight, Governor Rod Blagojevich sits down with Phil Ponce to discuss a wide range of issues facing the state. On today's Chicago Sunday, a preview of that interview.
Then, we'll hear from Hershey Felder, star of the new one man show Monsieur Chopin, which just opened at the Royal George Theater. Felder talks to Chicago Sun-Times theater critic and Channel 11 contributor Hedy Weiss.
White Sox' Game Two
Bob Sirott reports from U.S. Cellular Field as the White Sox prepare to face the Angels in game two of the American League Championship Series tonight.
Corruption Trial
There was more emotion on the witness stand at the corruption trial of former governor George Ryan. Rich Samuels has the details.
Another City Hall Shakeup
Mayor Daley reacted today to the resignation of his planning commissioner. Rich Samuels will have the latest on Denise Casalino's exit from City Hall, as well as the mayor's concern about Avian Flu. Click here for transcript of Mayor Daley's comments.
Ryan's Trial Begins
The much-anticipated corruption trial of former Illinois governor George Ryan finally got underway today with opening statements. Eddie Arruza reports on what the prosecution and defense told jurors about Ryan's alleged fraud and racketeering crimes.
News Analysis with Phil Ponce
It's day three of jury selection in the trial of former Governor George Ryan. What kind of people do prosecutors and defense attorneys want on this jury? Phil Ponce and his panel will take a look.
Iraq Update
Escalating violence in Iraq has shaken the suburban Chicago businessman who recently served as Minister of Electricity in Iraq. On a recent trip back to Chicago he told Elizabeth Brackett he fears Iraq is moving closer to civil war. That conversation is coming up tonight.
Chicago's Katrina Response
Mayor Daley was on hand today as Chicago geared up to receive survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Rich Samuels reports from the city's new intake center on the west side.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
On this first day of school, Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan sits down with Eddie Arruza to talk about the new school year.
This week on Chicago Sunday:
Host Phil Ponce talks with former Canadian prime minister Kim Campbell about what she's been up to since leaving Ottawa and why she finds herself spending so much time in Chicago lately.
Then, Hedy Weiss talks with Chicago theater impresario Tony DeSantis about his past and current successes in the challenging world of Chicago theater.
News analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
President Bush came to Illinois today to sign the massive $286 billion transportation bill. What's in it for Chicago area commuters? Elizabeth Brackett finds out as she's joined by Congressman Danny Davis, Congresswoman Judy Biggert, and the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation, Tim Martin.