News Analysis with Carol Marin
He may be Chicago's most powerful politician that no one recognizes. Carol Marin sits down with William Daley, the brother of the mayor, advisor to Sen. Barack Obama, and former Secretary of the Commerce Department under Bill Clinton.

Bears Alumni Club
The Bears may be ready for the Colts, but are they ready for the hype of Super Bowl week?  Some former Super Bowl Bears will tell us what it's like during the days leading up to the big game.  Guests: Otis Wilson, Dave Duerson

Forest Preserve Controversy
If the Olympics come to Chicago in 2016, Lake County officials would like the equestrian events held in the northwest suburbs.  But there's some strong opposition to the proposed site.  Eddie Arruza reports on why some think the Lakewood Forest Preserve  should remain untouched.

"Twisted"
Dystonia is a mysterious and crippling disorder that affects more people than one may think.  Filmmaker Laurel Chiten knows firsthand what it's like to live with a twisted body.  Her new documentary, "Twisted," airs Tuesday night on WTTW, and she joins us tonight in the studio. Click here to find out more about dystonia.

Critic for a Day
We look at the star-studded mafia thriller "Smokin' Aces," starring Evanston native Jeremy Piven, with our own hometown star, Tim Kazurinsky.

Viewer Mail
We'll open up some letters and e-mail to see what's on your mind.

Eye on Iowa
Hillary Clinton made some unexpected news while she was in Iowa.  And Barack Obama will make his rounds in that state shortly.  Chicago Sun-Times columnist Lynn Sweet has been on the trail and stops by our studios to talk presidential politics.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Is Illinois in the middle of a financial crisis? Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the state's crippling pension problems, the never-popular tax swap proposal, and Governor Blagojevich's controversial bet to sell the state lottery to raise education dollars. Guests: Sen. Chris Lauzen, Ralph Martire

Chicago Stories
John Callaway takes us into the world of Barbershop singing and introduces us to a living Barbershop legend, Warren “Buzz” Haeger.
The Barbershop Harmony Society
The West Suburban Chapter (featured tonight)

Jan Crawford Greenburg
Supreme Court decisions affect our lives long after the death of the justices who made them.  ABC News legal correspondent Jan Crawford Greenburg  joins us to tell us about her new book about the battle to control the Supreme Court.

Artbeat
Thinking of inking? Old-fashioned printing techniques get a modern spin when an established Chicago print shop drops anchor at a downtown college.
 Anchor Graphics

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews
Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss has three new reviews including August Wilson's "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," now on stage at the Goodman Theater.  Also: Blasted and Ensemble Espanol

Commentary
Mancow Muller shares his thoughts about the consolidation of radio ownership.

News Analysis with Carol Marin
Cook County's Chief Medical Officer was on the hot seat today as commissioners critiqued his bare-bones budget. Dr. Robert Simon will join Carol Marin in the studio.

Organ Donation
We'll hear all about new aspects of organ donation.  It involves a lot more than just signing the back of your driver's license. Guest: Dave Bosch, Gift of Life Organ & Tissue Donor Network

Comedian Hal Sparks
Chicago native actor-comedian Hal Sparks joins us in studio to talk about what makes him laugh.  Hal Sparks performs at Zanies this weekend.

Chicago Coffee Roasters
Chicago's coffee roasters are trying to take their beverage to a whole new level.  We'll see how this growing local industry is proving that good coffee doesn't have to come from Seattle.
Intelligentsia Coffee, Metropolis Coffee, and The Coffee and Tea Exchange

Live Music Wednesday
Reginald Robinson plays music that was all the rage... in 1900!  We'll enjoy a live performance from this ragtime pianist and MacArthur Genius Grant recipient.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
A new University of Chicago study released today is one of the most comprehensive looks at the attitudes of young African-Americans ever. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with the author of the study and one of its participants to talk about the surprising results.

Richard Posner
It is the cardinal sin in literature and journalism. But why do people still do it? We'll talk to federal appeals court judge Richard Posner about his new book on plagiarism.

The Technology Tailor
Microsoft released its latest operating system this week.  We'll talk to "The Technology Tailor," Alex Goldfayn, about it and the big buzz around Apple's new iPhone.

'L' Crash Anniversary
Thirty years ago this coming Sunday, 11 people died and 189 were injured after four cars fell from the Loop 'L'. Rich Samuels tells us the story of the deadliest accident in the CTA's history.

Black Creativity
A new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry showcases African-Americans who've designed products we use everyday.

Check Please! Supper Club
We head to Pilsen for some gourmet Nuevo Latin cuisine at May St. Café, and the chef shows us how to make Mango Flan.

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
The Bears ready to rumble on Sunday, Senator Barack Obama draws an apology for alleged racial comments by Senator Joe Biden, three new casinos proposed, Governor Blagojevich moving ahead with plans to sell the state's lottery, and billionaire investor Carol Icahn takes a major stake in Motorola.

Guests
Alysia Tate - Chicago Reporter; David Greising - Chicago Tribune; Mike Flannery - CBS 2 News; Bill Jauss - Former Chicago Tribune sports writer

Friday Night with John Callaway
This week at 7:30 pm John sits down with actor George Wendt who is in Twelve Angry Men at the LaSalle Bank Theatre.