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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

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.

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.

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.

Who will end up owning Chicago's iconic Water Tower Place? A nasty battle is heating up between regional rivals General Growth Properties and Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group. Kris Kridel tells us who has the edge.

We travel to India to find out how far one recent graduate has gone to pursue his budding journalism career. Kartikay Mehrotra's articles for The Indian Express

New credit card reforms designed to protect consumers went into effect today. We talk to the Chicago Tribune's personal finance columnist about the changes. "What You Need to Know: New Credit Card Rules" -- Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

We view some vibrant paintings that depict the life-and-death struggle of a Chicago artist. Hollis Sigler: Expect the Unexpected

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: George Ryan's wife reaches out to President Obama to release the former governor from prison early; Mayor Daley is letting the public apply for open aldermanic seats; more controversy is brewing in the race for lieutenant governor; Governor Quinn signs a bill that ousts the entire McCormick Place board; red-light cameras are being scrutinized by lawmakers in Springfield; and the Bulls were busy at the trade deadline. Guests:

Phil Ponce sits down with actor and comedian Tim Kazurinsky.

Should former Illinois Governor George Ryan be granted an early release from prison? Ryan's attorney is asking President Obama to grant clemency to the former Governor, claiming Mrs. Ryan is near death and citing Ryan's own deteriorating health. Eddie Arruza and his panel take up the issue.

The $800+ billion dollar stimulus bill was signed into law one year ago. Has it worked? We have insight from Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, whom Newsweek calls "an economic prophet."

The true Chicago story behind Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin in the Sun.

We find out what the buzz behind Google's latest creation is all about. Google Buzz

Geoffrey Baer tells us about a dazzling art glass window at Lake View High School. To help support the restoration of the art glass window at Lake View High School, click this link for information about the spaghetti dinner benefit on May 6th The new "Wilderness Walk" at the Peggy Notabaert Nature Museum