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Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week's top headlines.

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"He changed the way each of us sees the world." Those are the words of President Obama on the death of Apple co-Founder Steve Jobs. We talk about the legacy of the technological visionary. 

The Chicago Transit Authority says it's facing a $277 million shortfall. Eddie Arruza talks with new CTA president Forrest Claypool about possible cuts and fare increases.

One Chicago Public Schools teacher set out to eat a school lunch every day for a year. She ate 162 chicken nuggets, 30 pizzas and 62 fruit cups, among other things. Sarah Wu joins us to talk about her new book and blog -- and her newfound national celebrity. 

A 1955 building now stands in the middle of a huge construction site in Lincoln Park. We find out why people are taking such care to protect it in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Carrie Fisher brings her one-woman show to town, and is here to reflect on fame, Star Wars, and making The Blues Brothers in Chicago with John Belushi.

How did the charity run by Mayor Daley’s wife end up getting nearly a million dollars from TIF recipients? Carol Marin talks with Chicago aldermen about that, and how the city plans to collect money owed by city workers. 

The trial of Springfield powerbroker William Cellini begins. It's a political corruption case some say could have a deeper impact than the Blagojevich trial. Elizabeth Brackett reports from federal court.

Can the doctor-patient relationship be improved? One generous donor thinks so, giving the University of Chicago Medical Center $42 million to figure out how. We talk with the people at U of C, at the center of the story.

It was THE catastrophe that transformed Chicago. As we approach the 140th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, Eddie Arruza shows us some of the artifacts that were pulled from the debris.

Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita joins us to talk about his new book, Forever a Blackhawk, and the start of the new hockey season.

Cook County continues searching for ways to reduce its budget deficit. It's also found efficiencies with the city of Chicago that could mean millions of dollars in savings. Ash-har Quraishi has the details of today's announcement and a proposal to merge two county departments.

A small group in the Loop protested against Wall Street's so-called corporate greed today. Meanwhile, it's another extremely volatile day for the markets. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel look at the economy, and talk about whether or not we're inching closer to a double-dip recession.

Home prices are down in every Chicago neighborhood and suburb. We show you which areas have been hit the hardest in this down economy.

We take a look -- and go for a ride -- in what could be the future of transportation: hybrid electric and completely electric cars.

World-renowned Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns joins us to discuss his life and celebrated career.

Tonight is the final installment of Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's documentary, PROHIBITION. While you're learning about those dry days, no need to keep dry yourself. Alpana Singh has some timely cocktail recommendations on tonight's edition of Ask Alpana.

Crime is down in Chicago under new Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy. At least that's what the city says. Should the numbers be believed? Carol Marin talks with Chicago's top cop about this and more.

Will customers revolt over new bank fees? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 has that story, the demise of a Chicago institution and more top business headlines.

Both Devin Hester and Matt Forte broke records as the Bears took out the Panthers. Former wide receiver and punt returner Brian Baschnagel joins us on this week's Bears Alumni Club.

Felicia Fields and Nora Dunn talk about dressing for success in a stage show about the connection between clothing and memories.

We hear what you had to say about Critical Mass and urban cycling when we read some of our viewer mail.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Does biking in large groups, like the monthly ride called Critical Mass, help or hurt cyclists and the cycling movement? We debate the issue and get some tips for riding in the city.

Chicago has a unique role in the sobering story of the 18th and 21st amendments to the U.S. Constitution. We have a conversation with legendary filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, ahead of this Sunday’s premiere of the highly anticipated film series: PROHIBITION.