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We hear your thoughts about some of our recent stories when we read some viewer mail. "Myself" By Edgar Guest

In less than forty eight hours, Roland Burris will be sworn in as the junior senator from Illinois. Rich Samuels brings us the latest on his strange journey to Washington. View David Ellis' press conference and SNL's spoof of Roland Burris and Gov. Blagojevich on Rich's blog

Rich Samuels talks to Jesse White about his initial refusal to certify Roland Burris' appointment. Rich also catches up with Obama's senior adviser David Axelrod for the latest on the incoming administration.

Now that Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been impeached, all eyes rest on the Illinois Senate. Carol Marin and her panel of experts discuss what to expect during the governor's senate trial.

The Cubs could decide on a new owner this week. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel tells us more about the finalists and bring us the other business headlines of the week, including the big job cuts at Deerfield-based Walgreens.

We meet a Chicago-born photographer who made memorable images of the 20th century, from the South Side of Chicago to the South Pacific during World War II. Slideshow of Wayne F. Miller's Photographs Website: Wayne F. Miller: Photographs 1942--1958

Christian Farr answers your questions about the upcoming switch to digital TV.

As the Blackhawks head to the playoffs for the first time since 2002, we take another look at John's interview with Chairman Rocky Wirtz.

On tonight's special edition of the Week in Review we take an in-depth look at the impeachment of Governor Blagojevich. The Illinois House voted 114 to 1 to oust the embattled governor yet he remains defiant and vows to fight on. Guests: Laura Washington - Chicago Sun-Times Greg Hinz - Crain's Chicago Business Andrew Herrmann - Chicago Sun-Times

Should Roland Burris have accepted the governor's nomination for the vacated U.S. Senate seat? We hear some of your responses when we read some viewer mail.

The Illinois House moved closer to a vote on whether or not to impeach the governor today. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the latest proceedings and what happens with the impeachment process from here. Read the impeachment committee's full draft report

Christian Farr has the latest on the case against the governor. He tells us when the FBI wiretaps of Gov. Blagojevich could be released and how the governor's lawyers are working to get U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald removed from the case.

Resident Chicago expert Geoffrey Baer answers more of your questions about the history, architecture, landmarks and streets in your community. Alta Vista Terrace District Great Lakes Naval Museum Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Jazz Age Chicago

We get a sneak preview of John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz.

The popular winter sport of ice fishing has changed a lot over the years. We meet a father and son who take very different approaches to pulling fish out of frozen lakes. Chicagoland Fishing.com North American Ice Fishing Circuit Ice Team

Time Out Chicago magazine Features Editor Laura Baginski shares her weekend picks, including an event designed to help you be a more adventurous in 2009.

Who exactly is the man vying to become Illinois' next junior senator? We talk with two people who have varying views and insights about Roland Burris and his quest to fill president-elect Obama's vacant Senate Seat.

How exactly does the impeachment process work in Illinois and is it working the way it should? Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the process, the possible pitfalls and where things stand now.

Former federal prosecutor Patrick Collins is chairing a new state government ethics panel created by Lt. Governor Pat Quinn. We talk to Mr. Collins about his goals for the commission. Reform Illinois Now

Looking for a way to spend a chilly afternoon? We revisit a group of Lake Michigan surfers, who are so passionate about their sport that they will not let a little thing like winter stand in their way. Third Coast Surf Shop LakeSurf.com

A new version of the legendary musical "Grease" is back in town at the Auditorium Theater. We talk to one of the co-authors if the musical, Chicago-native Jim Jacobs, who based the play on his time at Chicago's Taft High School.

As expected, lawmakers turned away Roland Burris as he tried to be seated in the U.S. Senate. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss what is next for the man who seeks to replace President-elect Obama in the Senate.

The federal government's digital TV coupon program has run out money. Christian Farr explains why some TV viewers could be out of luck and answers more questions about the upcoming switch to digital TV.

What are the energy crops of the future? Rich Samuels tells us about new ways to make ethanol in our "Chicago Matters" series, "Growing Forward."

Hedy Weiss reviews the "The Seafarer" now on stage at Steppenwolf and two other new productions. "The Seafarer" "The Maids" "The Bowery Boys"

These days, we are seeing lots of people commuting on their bikes in the winter. We meet a few of these hardy souls. Winter Bike to Work Day, January 20 Active Transportation Alliance