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Are you craving a good beach read? Three local writers -- including Audrey Niffenegger, author of the hit bestseller The Time Traveler's Wife -- chat about their favorite summer reads. See their recommendations

We meet a Chicago woman who combined her loves to create a way for diverse groups of Chicagoans to get to know each other over a meal. Across the Table

Chicago favorite, rocker Nicholas Tremulis, performs live in our studio.

After six days, John Harris, the former chief of staff to Rod Blagojevich, finished testifying. Elizabeth Brackett was back in the courtroom and gives us a rundown of the day's key testimony.

We talk to Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist Rick Telander about his ongoing series about the 1968 to 1970 Northwestern Wildcats and the growing concerns about concussions. Read the articles

We go inside an exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art featuring the mobiles and monumental works of Alexander Calder.

Eric Ferguson, host of The Eric and Kathy Show on 101.9FM The Mix talks about his health issues earlier this year and his prognosis following his heart surgeries.

Is college is your family's future? If you have a high school age student or even a child already in college, sticker shock is sure to be in your future. We meet a college counselor who's helping families deal with debt. managingcollegecost.com

The City Council is poised to approve another Walmart in Chicago. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel talks about who the winners are, plus the rest of the week's business headlines.

We meet a Chicago man who contracted an incurable disease during the Gulf War that made it impossible for him to run. Now, he runs 21 miles...to work. Robert Herskovitz's Running Playlist

Former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge has been found guilty on all counts against him of perjury and obstruction of justice. Carol Marin talks about the verdict.

Who is Elena Kagan and how will she rule as a Supreme Court Justice? Carol Marin and her panel have more on day one of her confirmation hearing, and what to expect going forward.

We hear from a journalist who received unprecedented access to the White House while researching his new book: The Promise: President Obama, Year One.

On tonight's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review...the Chicago City Council Zoning Committee approves a significant deal with Walmart that could mean more than 20 stores in underserved neighborhoods. Revealing undercover tapes are played in court in the Rod Blagojevich case. U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kirk runs away from the media at an event this week to avoid questions about his resume. And in sports, the Blackhawks dismantle the Stanley Cup team as the Bulls welcome a new coach and trade away Kirk Hinrich. Our guests are:

Former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge's fate now rests in the hands of a jury. We hear what happened in today's closing arguments.

Now that Walmart is one step closer to opening another store in Chicago, what are the odds they will get the dozens of stores they hope to open? Two aldermen with opposing views discuss the recent developments.

More secretly recorded conversations between Blagojevich and his former chief of staff were played in court today. Elizabeth Brackett tells us what was on the tapes and whether or not a U.S. Supreme Court decision handed down today could affect the trial.

A garden in an unlikely location provides high-quality produce for some of Chicago's finest restaurants while offering the chance of a new beginning for its gardeners. More on the story...

Singer Chely Wright has made country music history by being the first to come out as a lesbian. She's in town to serve as the Grand Marshal of the Chicago Pride Parade. We talk to her about it and her new book.

What is the inspiration behind the concrete sculptures of a dog and an angel that sit on an overgrown corner near Cabrini Green? Find out in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

The jury is hearing more tapes in the case against Rod Blagojevich. We have the latest from the courtroom.

What exactly is the Honest Services Fraud Statute, and how has it already had an impact on the Blagojevich trial? Carol Marin and her panel discuss the law and how an upcoming decision by the U.S. Supreme Court could change how corruption cases are prosecuted.

A long-neglected pond in Lincoln Park has undergone a multi-million dollar makeover. Eddie Arruza tells us about the newly rehabbed South Pond.

We meet a founder of one of the nation's foremost restaurant guides. Zagat Buzz: Chicago Edition

Miss Manners' Guide to a Surprisingly Dignified Wedding Just in time for wedding season, etiquette guru Judith Martin and her daughter Jacobina discuss how to throw an elegant wedding reception without saying "I do" to debt. Miss Manners' Guide To a Surprisingly Dignified Wedding

We find out what's cooking at Ravinia this summer -- Welz Kauffman and friends are here to give us a taste.