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Cook County Public Defender Abishi Cunningham says he is nearly out of cash for defense of capital punishment cases. He joins us to talk about the challenges his office faces.

A new miniature model of Chicago is one of the largest of its kind in the world, and it's now on view at the Santa Fe Building downtown. The story of how it was made is as amazing as the model itself.

He is best known for his controversial, off-the-wall comic style, and for his role as "Matthew" on the TV series NewsRadio. We talk to Joliet native Andy Dick, who is back in Chicago for a comedy festival.

Banned in Chicago, racing pigeons have flown the coop and landed in the suburbs. We meet some of the bird lovers who keep the sport alive and flapping. American Racing Pigeon Union Weekend events at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle  

Do you want to sweeten your palate with a new wine, but are unfamiliar with the varieties on the market? Alpana Singh joins us with her list of unique wine grapes. It's anything but chardonnay in tonight's edition of Ask Alpana.

What exactly happened to Chicago Tonight on Tuesday? We find out when we read some of your viewer mail.

Governor Quinn has coaxed legislators back to Springfield next week, even though Republicans and Democrats still cannot agree on how to fix the state's budget shortfall. Rich Samuels has the latest on Illinois' fiscal crisis.

Was it really a surprise? Carol Marin and her panel have the latest details on the reports that Sammy Sosa used steroids, and whether or not he lied under oath to Congress.

The author of a new book explains why you should never put ketchup on a hot dog.

We have the dramatic conclusion to our Chicago Stories series about former Chicago Cubs first baseman Eddie Waitkus and the female fan whose obsession with him turned violent.

Cathy Richardson performs live in the studio and tells us about her new gig with Jefferson Starship.

Governor Quinn says 10,000 state employees could lose their jobs unless a new budget is passed. Rich Samuels has the latest from the Governor today. Programs funded by the Department of Human Services, Division of Community Health & Prevention that will have funding cut under the General Assembly's Budget.

Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss the impact of lawmakers' failure to enact real reform in Springfield.

A young man grew out of the housing projects of Bridgeport and made millions. His skill: making counterfeit money. We talk to an author who documents the man's rise and fall in his book "The Art of Making Money."

Hedy Weiss calls it a "true classic," and highly recommends "Fiddler on the Roof," now onstage at the Ford Center for Performing Arts. She joins us with that review, plus two others. Fiddler on the Roof A Tribute to the Black Crooners (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow) Nederlands Dans Theater

President Obama addressed the American Medical Association this afternoon in Chicago, sharing his vision to reform the country's health care system. Is Obama's plan right for America? Carol Marin sits down with a panel of health care experts who give us their take.

Mass protests are paralyzing Iran as many dispute the re-election of controversial president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. We find out more about the election, and how Chicago's Iranian community is responding. Peaceful Rally in Support of the Protesters in Iran

The Friends of the Park are working to open four miles of parkland along Lake Michigan, which would create a continuous chain of park and beach land from Evanston to Indiana. The group is calling the plan The Last Four Miles, which is a reference to Daniel Burnham's Plan for Chicago. We hear more about the proposal and why some people oppose it.

In downtown Chicago, how could $300,000 land you three million square feet of real estate? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's Noon Business Hour joins us with the details and the week's other top business stories.

In the first of a two-part Chicago Stories, John Callaway has the tale of former Chicago Cub Eddie Waitkus. He made national headlines when he became the victim of an obsessed fan, right here in Chicago.

TV stations across country, including WTTW, made the historic transition to digital broadcasting last Friday. Christian Farr tells us how it went in Chicago, and also answers some viewer questions.

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

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John sits down with Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell to talk about her battle with breast cancer.

Mayor Daley broke his silence today on his nephew's real estate deals using city pension funds. Rich Samuels tells us about that, and about the layoff notices that the Mayor could send out as early as tomorrow.

A new study says colon cancer is increasing among people under the age of 50, especially among young adults in their 20's. Eddie Arruza and his panel have more on the potential causes and who is most at risk.