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Today is the first day on the job for new University of Illinois President Michael Hogan. He joins us live.

We find out why there's a surprising boom in the sale of luxury condos downtown. Dennis Rodkin's "Deal Estate"

They're the top brass in Chicago's indie rock community. We show you how a marching band and a glee club are taking over rock and roll. Blue Ribbon Glee Club Mucca Pazza

What does a certain downtown building have to do with the end of Prohibition, the Century of Progress World's Fair, and McCormick Place? The answer, in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey. Soldier Field History Prohibition in Chicago 1956 Time Magazine article about Chicago's Scotland Yard

The lakefront bike path is one of the most beautiful places anywhere for a summer bike ride. But on a busy day, it can also be dangerous. We meet a man who found out the hard way...and offer tips for a safe ride.

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

Elizabeth Brackett has the latest developments in the corruption trial of former Governor Rod Blagojevich.

A new study ranks Illinois as the 26th most obese state, and statistics show we are only getting fatter. Carol Marin and her panel discuss these findings and share some ideas on what can be done.

Are you craving a good beach read? Three local writers -- including Audrey Niffenegger, author of the hit bestseller The Time Traveler's Wife -- chat about their favorite summer reads. See their recommendations

We meet a Chicago woman who combined her loves to create a way for diverse groups of Chicagoans to get to know each other over a meal. Across the Table

Chicago favorite, rocker Nicholas Tremulis, performs live in our studio.

After six days, John Harris, the former chief of staff to Rod Blagojevich, finished testifying. Elizabeth Brackett was back in the courtroom and gives us a rundown of the day's key testimony.

We talk to Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist Rick Telander about his ongoing series about the 1968 to 1970 Northwestern Wildcats and the growing concerns about concussions. Read the articles

We go inside an exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art featuring the mobiles and monumental works of Alexander Calder.

Eric Ferguson, host of The Eric and Kathy Show on 101.9FM The Mix talks about his health issues earlier this year and his prognosis following his heart surgeries.

Is college is your family's future? If you have a high school age student or even a child already in college, sticker shock is sure to be in your future. We meet a college counselor who's helping families deal with debt. managingcollegecost.com

Former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge has been found guilty on all counts against him of perjury and obstruction of justice. Carol Marin talks about the verdict.

Who is Elena Kagan and how will she rule as a Supreme Court Justice? Carol Marin and her panel have more on day one of her confirmation hearing, and what to expect going forward.

We hear from a journalist who received unprecedented access to the White House while researching his new book: The Promise: President Obama, Year One.

The City Council is poised to approve another Walmart in Chicago. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel talks about who the winners are, plus the rest of the week's business headlines.

We meet a Chicago man who contracted an incurable disease during the Gulf War that made it impossible for him to run. Now, he runs 21 miles...to work. Robert Herskovitz's Running Playlist

On tonight's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review...the Chicago City Council Zoning Committee approves a significant deal with Walmart that could mean more than 20 stores in underserved neighborhoods. Revealing undercover tapes are played in court in the Rod Blagojevich case. U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kirk runs away from the media at an event this week to avoid questions about his resume. And in sports, the Blackhawks dismantle the Stanley Cup team as the Bulls welcome a new coach and trade away Kirk Hinrich. Our guests are:

Former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge's fate now rests in the hands of a jury. We hear what happened in today's closing arguments.

Now that Walmart is one step closer to opening another store in Chicago, what are the odds they will get the dozens of stores they hope to open? Two aldermen with opposing views discuss the recent developments.

More secretly recorded conversations between Blagojevich and his former chief of staff were played in court today. Elizabeth Brackett tells us what was on the tapes and whether or not a U.S. Supreme Court decision handed down today could affect the trial.

A garden in an unlikely location provides high-quality produce for some of Chicago's finest restaurants while offering the chance of a new beginning for its gardeners. More on the story...