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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.

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.

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

Obama on "Check, Please!" Before he was President-elect, Barack Obama was a guest reviewer on WTTW's "Check, Please!" Tonight we feature some highlights from an episode that has never-been-seen-before.

Eddie Arruza has the latest on Roland Burris as he travels to Washington, D.C. to try to be sworn in as the state's junior senator. He also takes a look at whether or not the federal court will grant U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald more time to file an indictment against the governor.

As Roland Burris heads to Washington, D.C., Illinois lawmakers head to Springfield this week for an expected vote on impeachment. Carol Marin talks to a panel of legislators about the governor's immediate future.

Rep. Mark Kirk has not only serves his 10th Congressional District on the North Shore, but he also serves as a Naval Reserve intelligence officer. It was in that capacity that he just returned from a tour of active duty in Afghanistan. Rep. Kirk talks about his tour and also about the controversy surrounding the governor.

Sherman Kaplan of WBBM Newsradio 780 will be here with a roundup of the economic mystery that was 2008 and a look at whether or not 2009 might bring some recovery.

Geoffrey Baer takes you on a ride aboard Chicago's last surviving private car.

We read some of your comments about our recent stories.

Governor Blagojevich's Senate Selection Governor Blagojevich stuns the Chicago political scene by naming former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to the U.S. Senate, the same seat the Governor is accused of trying to sell. Christian Farr was at the press conferences and will recap today's events with extended excerpts. View Clip

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The impeachment committee continued their work today in Springfield hearing extensively from Governor Rod Blagojevich's attorney, Ed Genson. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with former Cook County State's Attorney Dick Devine, the Better Government Association Executive Director, Jay Stewart and Roosevelt University's Paul Green to discuss the latest developments.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett The Obama team released the results of its own internal investigation into conversations and discussions his administration officials had with Gov. Blagojevich. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look at the report. View Clip Chicago Matters: Growing Forward Rich Samuels looks at the prairie restoration work being done in the Nachusa Grasslands.

Governor's Scandal Rich Samuels has the latest on the governor and the Illinois House's impeachment investigation. View Clip News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett Elizabeth Brackett sits down with one of the architects of President-elect Barack Obama's historic run for president, David Axelrod. View Clip

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Governor Blagojevich vows to fight corruption charges; Chicago Public Schools chief Arne Duncan joins the Obama cabinet; Motorola freezing employee pensions; holiday retail sales as cool as the temperature; mortgage rates at historic lows; the young Blackhawks red-hot; and the Bears battle Packers on Monday night. Guests: