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It's official, Rod Blagojevich will not take the stand to testify in his own defense. Rod Blagojevich's defense team rested its case today after calling no witnesses. Closing arguments are expected to begin Monday. Why did the ex-governor refrain from testifying? We hear from lawyers, journalists and trial consultants about this and all the latest developments from federal court. Read our Blagojevich Blog More Video

For months, Rod Blagojevich and his lawyers have been promising that the ex-Governor will take the stand to testify on his own behalf. But now there are reports that Blagojevich will not testify, and the defense may rest without calling any witnesses. Eddie Arruza talks with a panel of lawyers and journalists, including our own Elizabeth Brackett, about the latest developments.

Your social media presence -- on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Linked-In and the like -- tell a lot about you. Those embarassing pictures you posted (or your friends posted of you) could cost you dearly. We learn ways to clean up your online persona.

We speak with the author of a new biography that tells the courageous story of Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball in the Negro Leagues. Curveball Negro League data on Toni Stone

No matter how well you think you know this city, there are always a few surprises around the corner. Geoffrey Baer finds some Chicago neighborhoods that are so hidden, they take even him by surprise.

The defense began its case in the corruption trial of ex-governor Rod Blagojevich. Elizabeth Brackett has a full report from federal court.

Another Chicago police officer gunned down -- this time in broad daylight. Carol Marin and her panel look at Chicago's deadly violence and the new gun law. What is the solution to gun violence in Chicago? Post your thoughts on our discussion board

Illinois-based company Motorola struck a major deal to sell a sizable portion of its business. Kris Kridel joins us to talk about the deal Motorola hopes will improve its profit share, and other business headlines.

With more than 1 million iPads already sold, what does this mean for the magazine industry? We talk with a panel of experts to discuss the new digital magazine era, and whether we all will be reading periodicals on a tablet sooner than we think. Zinio

He may look right at home in the jungle, but Tarzan is really from Oak Park, and the man who played him in the movies went to Lane Tech. Geoffrey Baer looks at what's born and made in Chicago. Watch part one of "Made in Chicago"

On tonight's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review: The prosecution wraps up its case against Rod Blagojevich early -- the secretly recorded tapes are titillating, but are they strong enough to convict? Campaign advertising is heating up with tough ads, including one portraying Bill Brady as anti-woman and another asking if you'd trust Alexi Giannoulias with your money. Hugh Hefner is trying to take Chicago's iconic Playboy private as other suitors are in hot pursuit.

President Obama is ready to sign into law the most sweeping financial regulatory reform measure since the Great Depression. The Chicago News Cooperative's Jim Kirk joins us to go through the overhaul.

Does the new iPhone4 have a major technical flaw? Apple CEO Steve Jobs has called a press conference tomorrow to address the issue. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at what Jobs might say that could be a game changer in the competitive smartphone industry. DVICE.com Appolicious.com Bendable Media

An apple a day keeps the doctor away -- we've all heard this childhood saying, but Americans sure seem to enjoy having their doctors around. The author of a new book is here to talk about our infatuation with medical care. Read The Treatment Trap blog

It involves a ball and two nets, but it's not basketball or soccer. We introduce you to a sport that is popular around the world -- and now starting to take off in Chicago. See two of the world's best handball teams compete this weekend in Chicago

Remember the cow blamed for causing the Chicago Fire? Geoffrey Baer tells us about a South side home that may be connected to the infamous O'Leary family.

The Chicago Stand-Up Project We get a sneak peek at a new WTTW show premiering Friday night at 8:30 pm that follows well-known Chicago personalities not known for comedy as they receive a crash course in how to be funny.

Yesterday the prosecution rested its case in the Blagojevich corruption trial. Carol Marin and her panel discuss the state's best evidence.

We talk about the White Sox's surprising hot streak at the end of the first half of the season, and look at what's ahead for the team. The official site of the Chicago White Sox

Eddie Arruza tells us about one of the few remaining manufacturing plants in the city, which has been striving to be green for almost 50 years. PortionPac

The president of Elmhurst College has been appointed by the White House to the Council on Indian Education. He joins us to talk about what this means for the school and for Native Americans.

Grazyna Auguscik, a Chicago jazz singer born in Poland, performs new arrangements of songs written by her native country's most famous composer. See her perform live

John Wyma, another former Blagojevich friend and top aide, takes the witness stand to reveal why he turned on the ex-Governor. Elizabeth Brackett shares the details of Wyma's explanation.

A west suburban Islamic group wants to locate a religious center in a residential neighborhood, but some residents are outraged. Is it anti-Muslim sentiment or just a zoning issue? Eddie Arruza talks to a neighbor who opposes the proposal.

We meet a local woman who isn't letting ALS keep her from working. KissMyAls.com