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We show you how the Chicago Park District is using some unconventional methods to fight childhood obesity. Parkways Foundation projects Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children

Curious George, Holocaust survivor? The authors of the beloved children's books narrowly escaped France before the Nazis invaded. Their story is the inspiration behind a new exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum.

Ask Alpana Check, Please! host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with environmentally friendly drink recommendations.

Today the Civic Federation issued a report that criticizes Governor Quinn's budget, saying that it relies too much on borrowing and does not address the fiscal crisis. Eddie Arruza has the details. Read the full report

Does Chicago need the National Guard to help stop the violence? Carol Marin talks to a state lawmaker who believes that is the solution.

What does it mean that federal regulators have seized the more than 30-year-old Giannoulias family-owned Broadway Bank? Kris Kridel discusses this and other business news.

Some call Elkhart, Indiana the RV capitol of the world. Diane Eastabrook of the Chicago bureau of Nightly Business Report takes us to this northern Indiana town showing signs that the economy is rebounding.

We speak with the co-founder of “PBS NewsHour,” renowned journalist Jim Lehrer, who has just written his 20th novel, “Super.”

The age-old practice of homeopathic medicine is just now gaining a lot of attention locally. The practitioners at Merz Apothecary give us a primer.

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

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Former Governor Rod Blagojevich wants to subpoena President Obama to appear at his upcoming corruption trial; White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel says he's interested in becoming Mayor of Chicago once Mayor Daley leaves office; sweeping reforms are recommended for pricey McCormick Place; the Cubs send Carlos Zambrano to the bullpen; and the Bulls and Blackhawks are finally showing some signs of life in the playoffs. Guests:

Eddie Arruza sits down with hometown actor Aidan Quinn.

Social networking websites such as Facebook pose new challenges to school administrators and students alike. We look at the issues.

We talk to Chicago Magazine feature writer Bryan Smith, who just profiled the late Blagojevich fundraiser Christopher Kelly. Read the article

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Anna Quindlen discusses her new novel. Anna Quindlen's website Anna Quindlen's new novel, Every Last One The Union League Club of Chicago

We preview Eddie Arruza's Friday Night Show interview with hometown actor Aidan Quinn.

Thousands trekked down to Springfield to let legislators know their displeasure with the state's budget crisis. Carol Marin has the story from the Capitol.

Former Congressman and current White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel joins a growing list of potential Chicago mayoral candidates. But will Mayor Daley seek a seventh term? Eddie Arruza and his panel look at who's eyeing the office and the factors that will determine whether Mayor Daley will run again.

Former Governor Rod Blagojevich was in federal court today. Elizabeth Brackett tells us what the judge had to say about the former governor's impending trial.

We visit a Chicago high school where students interested in financial services careers can join a finance academy. National Academy Foundation

We meet a local filmmaker whose immigration documentary is featured in the Chicago Latino Film Festival. Immigrant Nation!

Former Governor Rod Blagojevich is holding a press conference this evening. We have all the highlights. Read the government's proffer

Oprah wrote the book on daytime talk, and now Kitty Kelley has written a controversial new book on her. We talk to Kelley about some of the more surprising revelations in Oprah: A Biography.

If you're a frequent visitor to the Loop, you may have seen Vincent Falk. He wears flashy suits and does his own brand of performance art for tour boats. He is now the subject of a documentary about his life -- Vincent: A Life In Color. Eddie Arruza gives us a sneak preview.

Architecture meets dance when a historic mansion sets the stage for a new ballet. Elizabeth F. Cheny Mansion See Winifred Haun & Dancers at Cheny Mansion

The battle over regulating the financial markets is heating up this week. Carol Marin examines what's on the table and the looming fight on Capitol Hill. For more on the story...