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Chicago is already the most watched city in the country, thanks to thousands of security cameras. Now Mayor Daley wants cameras linking Chicago and the Mexican border. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look at the pros and cons of such a plan.

Journalist Roxana Saberi discusses her new book, Between Two Worlds, in which she recalls the three months she spent as an Iranian prisoner last year.

After a bit of a lull, Chicago is once again bursting onto the big and small screen. We show you why 2010 is shaping up to be one of the busiest years ever for filming in Chicago.

For 11 years, he was Cliff on Cheers. You've heard his voice in many Disney Pixar animated films such as Toy Story 1, 2 and 3 as well as Cars, A Bug's Life, WALL-E, The Incredibles, and more. John Ratzenberger joins us. Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs Foundation

Individually, they are two of the most gifted guitarists in town. Together? You have to hear for yourself. We have a live performance from the guitar duo of Andreas Kapsalis and Goran Ivanovic. Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo Watch Web Exclusive: Andreas Kapsalis

Carol Marin sits down with a state representative who will make a major personal announcement.

Leaders from more than 100 cities around the world gathered in Chicago today to discuss the challenges faced by urban areas. Elizabeth Brackett tells us what Mayor Daley had to say and brings us highlights from the conference.

Should the Internet be regulated by the FCC or by free market principles? We take a look at the battle over so-called "net neutrality." The National Broadband Plan Watch a conversation with FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski detailing the National Broadband Plan--Youtube.com "FCC Proposes New Rules on Internet Access"--The New York Times

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.

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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.