Stories by WTTW News

Hedy Weiss joins us to review Fiddler on the Roof and two other recommended shows currently on stage. Fiddler on the Roof -- Marriot Theatre Lincolnshire Mrs. Caliban -- Lifeline Theatre Ring Cycle -- The Building Stage

We meet a Chicago man who wants to change the way America thinks about table tennis. Where to play ping pong/table tennis in Chicago

Despite high ratings, controversial radio personality Mancow Muller was recently fired from his mid-morning show on WLS radio. We talk with Muller what happened at WLS, and his future in Chicago radio.

In honor of Casimir Pulaski Day, we travel around the city to sample some of Chicago's favorite Polish foods.

We asked if you think full-body scanners at the airport are a good idea. We read some of your comments from our discussion board.

Governor Quinn will make his budget address in ten days. Could an income tax increase and cuts to education, human services, and public safety be on the way? We hear from our panel of state senators. BudgetIllinois.gov Suggest a solution to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget Solutions proposed by Illinois citizens

Jake and Elwood may have started the job and now the state plans to finish it. The demolition of the Dixieland Mall is underway. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that and other top business stories.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: As the state's budget crisis continues to grow, support is growing for a major income tax hike; legislation to end free CTA rides for all seniors is moving forward in Springfield; 8 underperforming Chicago Public Schools are set to be closed or completely overhauled; O'Hare airport gets full body scanners; Mayor Daley suggests privatizing parts of pricey McCormick Place; and the Cubs and Sox are working off the rust in spring training. Guests:

27-year-old downstate businessman Jason Plummer is the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor. We talk to him about his candidacy and the questions surrounding his experience.

The President and Congressional leaders held their health care summit today. We get the reaction of one local business.

Conductor Riccardo Muti becomes the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's music director this Fall, but today he unveiled details of his first full season. Eddie Arruza brings us a conversation with the maestro about his plans for the orchestra and his thoughts on the art of conducting.

The Chicago Health Department raided a small-business incubator that helps small artisan bakers and caterers, but not because of food safety violations. We meet a candy maker and the owner of the kitchen.

What is a flying buttress, and where can I see one? Find out in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey. MeTV Chicago Chicago Tribune history Chicago Tribune timeline

Eddie Arruza has the latest from the Chicago Board of Education on the school closings.

Full body scanners will be installed at O'Hare in the coming weeks. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at what they do, how they do it, and why they make some people nervous.

Chicago architect Jeanne Gang's Chicago highrise, Aqua, tops a 2009 list of international "skyscrapers of the year." We revisit our recent interview with the architect.

A unique dining experience is coming to a table near you. We go inside the secretive world of underground supper clubs. Clandestino

We learn about sea lampreys living in Lake Michigan, and find out how controlling these critters can provide valuable lessons in protecting our region against other invasive species such as Asian carp. Listen to Your Lakes -- Shedd Aquarium Sea Lamprey Control -- Great Lakes Fishery Commission

The Grammy-winning opera singer Susan Graham, currently appearing in Lyric Opera's production of The Damnation of Faust, shares some of her adventures in opera and performs in our studio.

The president of the CTA's bus union and CTA President Richard Rodriguez join us to talk about what how they can work together to roll back layoffs and service cuts.

The Tea Party Movement has spread like wildfire all across the nation. We take a closer look at the political uprising and its surprising origins right here in Chicago. American Thinker A New American Tea Party: The Counterrevolution Against Bailouts, Handouts, Reckless Spending, and More Taxes

Local architect Adam Reed Tucker is showing what he can do with Legos. Eddie Arruza takes a look at his renditions of famous skyscrapers currently on display at the Museum of Science and Industry. ART + Science = Architecture

We meet the Chicago resident and Olympian who held the world record in the long jump for 23 years.

Members of The Apollo Theater's Million Dollar Quartet perform in our studio.

The state is facing financial doomsday, and if lawmakers don't enact major tax increases and spending cuts, it's only going to get worse. That according to a report released today from the Civic Federation of Chicago. We talk to the author of the report and get his take on how the state can regain its financial health. "A Fiscal Rehabilitation Plan for the State of Illinois" -- The Civic Federation

The long-running case putting the City of Chicago against applicants who took the 1995 firefighter exam is finally before the U.S. Supreme Court. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.