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Chicago Business

The Cubs could decide on a new owner this week. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel tells us more about the finalists and bring us the other business headlines of the week, including the big job cuts at Deerfield-based Walgreens.
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Wayne Miller

We meet a Chicago-born photographer who made memorable images of the 20th century, from the South Side of Chicago to the South Pacific during World War II. Slideshow of Wayne F. Miller's Photographs Website: Wayne F. Miller: Photographs 1942--1958
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Digital TV Transition

Christian Farr answers your questions about the upcoming switch to digital TV.
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Friday Night with John Callaway: Rocky Wirtz

As the Blackhawks head to the playoffs for the first time since 2002, we take another look at John's interview with Chairman Rocky Wirtz.
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The Week In Review

On tonight's special edition of the Week in Review we take an in-depth look at the impeachment of Governor Blagojevich. The Illinois House voted 114 to 1 to oust the embattled governor yet he remains defiant and vows to fight on. Guests: Laura Washington - Chicago Sun-Times Greg Hinz - Crain's Chicago Business Andrew Herrmann - Chicago Sun-Times

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

The Illinois House moved closer to a vote on whether or not to impeach the governor today. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the latest proceedings and what happens with the impeachment process from here. Read the impeachment committee's full draft report
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Governor's Scandal

Christian Farr has the latest on the case against the governor. He tells us when the FBI wiretaps of Gov. Blagojevich could be released and how the governor's lawyers are working to get U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald removed from the case.
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Ask Geoffrey

Resident Chicago expert Geoffrey Baer answers more of your questions about the history, architecture, landmarks and streets in your community. Alta Vista Terrace District Great Lakes Naval Museum Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Jazz Age Chicago
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"Friday Night" Preview

We get a sneak preview of John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz.
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Winter Ice Fishing

The popular winter sport of ice fishing has changed a lot over the years. We meet a father and son who take very different approaches to pulling fish out of frozen lakes. Chicagoland Fishing.com North American Ice Fishing Circuit Ice Team
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Time Out Weekend Picks

Time Out Chicago magazine Features Editor Laura Baginski shares her weekend picks, including an event designed to help you be a more adventurous in 2009.
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Viewer Mail

Should Roland Burris have accepted the governor's nomination for the vacated U.S. Senate seat? We hear some of your responses when we read some viewer mail.
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Roland Burris

Who exactly is the man vying to become Illinois' next junior senator? We talk with two people who have varying views and insights about Roland Burris and his quest to fill president-elect Obama's vacant Senate Seat.
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News Analysis with Carol Marin

How exactly does the impeachment process work in Illinois and is it working the way it should? Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the process, the possible pitfalls and where things stand now.
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Patrick Collins

Former federal prosecutor Patrick Collins is chairing a new state government ethics panel created by Lt. Governor Pat Quinn. We talk to Mr. Collins about his goals for the commission. Reform Illinois Now
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Winter Surfing

Looking for a way to spend a chilly afternoon? We revisit a group of Lake Michigan surfers, who are so passionate about their sport that they will not let a little thing like winter stand in their way. Third Coast Surf Shop LakeSurf.com
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Grease the Musical

A new version of the legendary musical "Grease" is back in town at the Auditorium Theater. We talk to one of the co-authors if the musical, Chicago-native Jim Jacobs, who based the play on his time at Chicago's Taft High School.
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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

As expected, lawmakers turned away Roland Burris as he tried to be seated in the U.S. Senate. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss what is next for the man who seeks to replace President-elect Obama in the Senate.
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Digital TV Transition

The federal government's digital TV coupon program has run out money. Christian Farr explains why some TV viewers could be out of luck and answers more questions about the upcoming switch to digital TV.
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Chicago Matters: Growing Forward

What are the energy crops of the future? Rich Samuels tells us about new ways to make ethanol in our "Chicago Matters" series, "Growing Forward."
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Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews

Hedy Weiss reviews the "The Seafarer" now on stage at Steppenwolf and two other new productions. "The Seafarer" "The Maids" "The Bowery Boys"
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Winter Bike Commuting

These days, we are seeing lots of people commuting on their bikes in the winter. We meet a few of these hardy souls. Winter Bike to Work Day, January 20 Active Transportation Alliance
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Obama on "Check, Please!"

Obama on "Check, Please!" Before he was President-elect, Barack Obama was a guest reviewer on WTTW's "Check, Please!" Tonight we feature some highlights from an episode that has never-been-seen-before.

Roland Burris and the Blagojevich Scandal

Eddie Arruza has the latest on Roland Burris as he travels to Washington, D.C. to try to be sworn in as the state's junior senator. He also takes a look at whether or not the federal court will grant U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald more time to file an indictment against the governor.
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News Analysis with Carol Marin

As Roland Burris heads to Washington, D.C., Illinois lawmakers head to Springfield this week for an expected vote on impeachment. Carol Marin talks to a panel of legislators about the governor's immediate future.
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Rep. Mark Kirk

Rep. Mark Kirk has not only serves his 10th Congressional District on the North Shore, but he also serves as a Naval Reserve intelligence officer. It was in that capacity that he just returned from a tour of active duty in Afghanistan. Rep. Kirk talks about his tour and also about the controversy surrounding the governor.
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