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What is the inspiration behind the concrete sculptures of a dog and an angel that sit on an overgrown corner near Cabrini Green? Find out in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

The jury is hearing more tapes in the case against Rod Blagojevich. We have the latest from the courtroom.

What exactly is the Honest Services Fraud Statute, and how has it already had an impact on the Blagojevich trial? Carol Marin and her panel discuss the law and how an upcoming decision by the U.S. Supreme Court could change how corruption cases are prosecuted.

A long-neglected pond in Lincoln Park has undergone a multi-million dollar makeover. Eddie Arruza tells us about the newly rehabbed South Pond.

We meet a founder of one of the nation's foremost restaurant guides. Zagat Buzz: Chicago Edition

Miss Manners' Guide to a Surprisingly Dignified Wedding Just in time for wedding season, etiquette guru Judith Martin and her daughter Jacobina discuss how to throw an elegant wedding reception without saying "I do" to debt. Miss Manners' Guide To a Surprisingly Dignified Wedding

We find out what's cooking at Ravinia this summer -- Welz Kauffman and friends are here to give us a taste.

John Harris, the one-time chief of staff to ex-governor Rod Blagojevich took the stand in his second day of testimony. Elizabeth Brackett fills us in on what he had to say.

UIC professor Bill Ayers, a former leader of the radical Weather Underground group, talks about the presidential election controversy he was at the center of -- and whether or not he'd like to host a talk show with Sarah Palin. To Teach: The Journey in Comics -- Facebook page

We meet an Olympic swimming champion who holds the American record in the 50-meter freestyle. But before he was a celebrated swimmer, he nearly drowned as a child. He tells us why he's working to make sure more children know how to swim, especially in urban communities. Cullen Jones official website Make a Splash

We show you what's making a splash at Chicago beaches this year. Great Lakes Board Company Chicago Park District rules on non-motorized water sports

The author of Historic Bars of Chicago takes us inside some of the city's oldest and most unique bars and nightclubs. Chicago Bar Project

Carol Marin and her political roundtable discuss the race for governor and other Illinois political stories.

Boycotting BP over the massive ongoing oil eruption in the Gulf of Mexico? Kris Kridel is here to talk about whose bottom line you may really be hurting.

We see how the economy is forcing some workers to leave long-time jobs and get training in completely new fields.

He painted Hollywood royalty and Native American chiefs. We meet an artistic Chicago native with a knack for storytelling. Howard Terpning's gallery in Tucson A gallery of Terpning's movie posters

Maestro Carlos Kalmar and members of the Grant Park Orchestra join us live in our studio to talk about the upcoming season and to perform. Grant Park Music Festival

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

On tonight's show: a big week in testimony in the Burge and Blagojevich trials; big teacher cuts and class size increases are looming for Chicago Public Schools unless a budget solution is found; BP gas stations in Chicago are feeling a boycott backlash; what it means for taxpayers that the state's bond rating was lowered yet again; and as Stanley Cup euphoria dies down, the Blackhawks ponder how to meet next year's salary cap. Guests:

Decades after the alleged torture of suspects began, today former police commander Jon Burge took the stand in his perjury trial. Elizabeth Brackett was there for the emotional testimony.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman discusses the education funding crisis and more.

As the school year draws to a close, we go back to Fenger High School to find out how things have changed since the brutal murder of Derrion Albert.

Music from India heard around the world -- we meet the composer of the Oscar-winning music for Slumdog Millionaire.

Naperville native Bob Odenkirk is town for the TBS Just For Laughs comedy festival. We talk to him about his ties to Chicago and his amusing career.

The Chicago News Cooperative's Daniel Libit has the latest from the Blagojevich trial.

Stuart Levine, Lon Monk and Chris Kelly all got some name play in the latest testimony heard in the Blagojevich corruption trial. But fundraiser Tony Rezko's ears should be ringing the most. Elizabeth Brackett gives us her take on today's proceedings. Will a sandwich at the federal building be named for Rod Blagojevich? Read our Blagojevich blog to find out