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A new documentary takes a look at what it means to be a successful principal at a struggling public school. Filmmaker Tod Lending joins us with a preview of The Principal Story, airing on WTTW at 9:30 tomorrow night. Guest:

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Chicago finds out its Olympic fate in just 3 weeks; President Obama takes his health care fight directly to the people; Cook County Board President Todd Stroger is plagued by poor poll numbers; the bidder for the Chicago Sun-Times is calling for major union concessions; Oprah Winfrey takes over Michigan Avenue; Bulls great Michael Jordan is enshrined in the Hall of Fame; and the Bears open the season against the Green Bay Packers. Guests:

Last night President Obama made his healthcare reform pitch before a joint session of Congress. We have local reaction to the address, plus analysis from political speechwriter Jason DeSanto. Watch President Obama's September 9 health care speech.

Getting a notice of foreclosure is every homeowner's nightmare, and homeowners are receiving them in record numbers. Eddie Arruza brings us one man's foreclosure story and explains why it doesn't automatically mean the loss of your home.

Dukes of Hazzard star Tom Wopat is here with a live performance from his critically-acclaimed new cabaret show.

A Chicago-based investor group is trying to save the Sun-Times. We have the latest on the chances of survival for this longtime Chicago newspaper. Guest: Jeremy Halbreich - Chief executive officer of the Sun Times News Group.

Chicago's public school students were back in the classroom today. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at the opportunities and challenges presented by the new school year. Guests:

One of Chicago's top real estate players, Koenig and Strey, has been bought by Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway. Was it a good deal? And what does it mean for Chicago's struggling real estate market? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's Noon Business Hour has those details, plus the rest of the week's business news.

A new book has some surprising conclusions about the experiences of Muslim-Americans and Arab-Americans since the September 11th attacks. Guests: Louise Cainkar - Social and cultural sciences professor at Marquette University Hesham Hassaballa - Chicago physician Additional Resources

The inventor of the Segway tells us about the latest big thing being discussed in scientific circles this week -- advancements in nanotechnology.

From actors to politicians, athletes to authors, John Callaway has interviewed a wide variety of thoughtful and interesting people over the years. With so many great interviews to choose from, we thought you would enjoy a sampling of John's most memorable conversations. Tonight we take a look back at some of the highlights of an unforgettable career.

The Archdiocese of Chicago is launching a campaign to bring lapsed or non-practicing Roman Catholics back to church. A recent study states that approximately two-thirds of Roman Catholics in the Chicago area do not attend Mass regularly. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss whether this campaign will bring people back into the pews. Guests:

We meet an out-of-work sales executive trying to jump-start his career with help from his family. Greater Chicago Networking Group

We learn about some new applications for the iPhone that were created right here in Chicago. Guests: Eric Benderoff - Editorial consultant for Appolicious.com John Haney - Inventor of the Flashlight iPhone application Additional Resources

We visit a Chicago sailing school where disabilities won't stop you from learning the ropes. Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing program Judd Goldman program's Facebook group List of programs in the United States

Master Sommelier Alpana Singh answers your questions about wine and spirits. More information about Alpana's wine recommendations

Time Out Chicago shares its top picks for the Labor Day weekend. African Festival of the Arts Wolff's Outdoor Flea Market Dog Days of Summer: Eat Oudoors with your Labrador Theater-Bike: Duck Variations

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

"Ambitious but achievable." That's how the International Olympic Committee rates Chicago's bid for the 2016 Games in a report issued today. With one month left until the final selection, the IOC says Chicago still has some obstacles to overcome. We find out what those obstacles are. Guests:

The Cook County Board failed to roll back President Todd Stroger's controversial sales tax hike. Rich Samuels has the latest on this battle at the County Board. Chicago Sun-Times: Stroger sales-tax rollback veto stands (09/01/09)

Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes made his bid for Governor official today. Carol Marin and her political roundtable discuss Governor Pat Quinn's latest gubernatorial challenger and more. Guests:

We meet the man who claims he invented flaming saganaki -- right here in Chicago. Geoffrey Baer explores the expansive culinary legacy of Chicago's Greeks. The Parthenon Restaurant and Banquet Hall Lou Mitchell's Restaurant & Bakery Billy Goat Tavern Chicago Greektown

We have a live performance tonight from a Chicago pharmaceutical sales rep turned gospel star, Brian Courtney Wilson. Brian's MySpace page

We're devoting the entire hour tonight to health care reform. We'll explore the various proposals on the table and hear from doctors, hospitals and insurers on how the changes may affect you. We'll also hear from citizens who will share their hopes and concerns about health care.

Is a price war brewing among local food store giants? Kris Kridel has that story and the other business news of the day.