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News Analysis: Controversial Lieutenant Governor Candidate

Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss how Cohen's candidacy might damage Gov. Quinn and the Democratic Party.
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Adlai Stevenson

We speak with former senator and gubernatorial candidate Adlai Stevenson. He left the Democratic Party to run as a third-party candidate in 1986 because of problems with that year's candidate for lieutenant governor.
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CTA President Richard Rodriguez

CTA President Richard Rodriguez explains who will be affected by Sunday's looming cuts to rail and bus service.
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Robert Klein

Comedian Robert Klein joins us to talk about his early days at Second City. Robert Klein at Zanies
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Governor Pat Quinn

Governor Pat Quinn is claiming victory while his Democratic opponent Dan Hynes is saying not so fast. Gov. Quinn shares his thoughts about yesterday's primaries.
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Election Roundtable

Last night's primary election results ran the gamut from landslide to too close to call. Our roundtable of political analysts joins us to share their insights.
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Toni Preckwinkle

She put an end to the reign of Todd Stroger. We talk to the Democratic primary winner in the race for Cook County Board President, Alderman Toni Preckwinkle.
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Roger Keats

We talk to Preckwinkle's Republican challenger, GOP primary-winner Roger Keats.
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Primary Election Follow-Up

Elizabeth Brackett reports on the progress of ballot counting in Chicago and suburban Cook County.
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Bill Brady and Kirk Dillard

Fewer than one thousand votes appear to separate Republican gubernatorial candidates Bill Brady and Kirk Dillard. They both join us to discuss what's next for their campaigns.
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Primary Election Day

Eddie Arruza brings us the latest from the polls on primary election day.
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News Analysis: Hearsay Law

Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a close look at a key tool prosecutors want to use in the Drew Peterson case, the so-called "Drew Peterson Law." It would allow previously inadmissible hearsay to be used in court against him.
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Toyota Recall

We find out how Toyota dealerships are scrambling to fix faulty accelerators on 2.3 million vehicles. Toyota recall information
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Express Food Stamps

We learn about how people in need are getting help quickly with fast-track food stamps. "Hunger in America 2010" -- Feeding America study Food Stamp/SNAP Outreach -- Greater Chicago Food Depository
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Fighting Slavery in Chicago: Abolitionists, the Law of Slavery, and Lincoln

Fighting Slavery in Chicago: Abolitionists, the Law of Slavery, and Lincoln Author Tom Campbell joins us to discuss the largely untold story of Chicago's abolitionists. Fighting Slavery in Chicago: Abolitionists, the Law of Slavery, and Lincoln Read an excerpt
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Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews

Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss joins us to review Steppenwolf Theatre's The Brother/Sister Plays, plus two more notable shows on the Chicago stage.
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Viewer Mail

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

Alderman Isaac Carothers pleaded guilty to corruption charges today as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. Eddie Arruza has the latest on the conviction.
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News Analysis: What's at Stake in the Primaries

Carol Marin and her panel discuss what issues will be impacted by the outcome of tomorrow's primary election.
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Bomb Power: The Modern Presidency and the National Security State

Prolific writer and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Garry Wills shares why he believes the atomic bomb transformed not just the nation but also presidential powers. Bomb Power: The Modern Presidency and the National Security State (penguingroup.com)
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Edgar Miller | Terra Foundation Artbeat Special

We look back at the work of a forgotten Chicago artist, whose pieces are all over the city but are rarely on display to the public. Edgar Miller and the Handmade Home Watch the slideshow
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Microbreweries

We go inside some new breweries, and introduce you to the local entrepreneurs who are trying to make Chicago the home of unique, artisan brewing.
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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines; Primary election voters will be heading to the polls on Tuesday; President Obama refocuses on the economy during his State of the Union address; Ford is adding 1,200 new jobs at its Torrence Avenue plant on Chicago's South Side; Chicago area home sales are on the rise; Mayor Daley canceled the traditional July 3rd fireworks extravaganza this week; and the surging Bulls are turning their season around. Guests:
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The Friday Night Show: Arianna Huffington

Elizabeth Brackett sits down with media mogul Arianna Huffington.
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Homeowner Help

Nightly Business Report's Diane Eastabrook tells us about a unique collaboration between community volunteers and banks to help homeowners in one of the city's poorest neighborhoods.
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Arianna Huffington

We preview Elizabeth Brackett's Friday Night Show interview with media mogul Arianna Huffington.
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