Housing Victory
Mayor Daley scored a victory today as his affordable housing legislation passed the city council with only two dissenting votes.  Housing activists wanted more but were pleased with the first-ever set-aside legislation passed.  Elizabeth Brackett has details.

News Analysis with Carol Marin
Former political power player Eddie Vrdolyak faces a federal indictment.  He is accused of scheming to get $1.5 million in kickbacks in a real estate deal. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the case and the man.  Guests: Bob Crawford, Patrick Collins, Alton Miller

The Thumpin'
There's a new behind-the-scenes book on how Illinois congressman Rahm Emanuel led the Democrats to victory in November.  We'll talk to the Chicago Tribune's deputy Washington bureau chief, Naftali Bendavid, who wrote "The Thumpin'." 

Industry & Environment: Working Together
Illinois is a leader in reducing mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants.  Rich Samuels tells us how environmentalists and industry got on the same page.

Critic for a Day
The new indie film Waitress serves up a sweet but sinister A-comedy.  ABC7 food reporter Steve Dolinsky  gives us his take on the movie. 

Artbeat
Some local school students are using their personal style and some artistic license to help make their neighborhoods become more peaceful and safe. We'll find out more about the Shanti Foundation for Peace.

Viewer Mail
We'll read some viewer mail and get your response to some of our recent segments.

Coming this Friday Night...
John Callaway sits down with historian Michael Beschloss.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
A fatal gang shooting on a CTA bus claimed the life of 16-year-old honor student Blair Holt last week. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the epidemic of inner city violence.  Guests: Alysia Tate, Dr. Gary Slutkin, Dr. Carl Bell

Chicago Matters
Are immigrant workers taking the jobs that Americans don't want? Or are they taking away jobs from U.S.-born laborers?  In our ongoing Chicago Matters series on immigration, Eddie Arruza takes a look at the unskilled work force in the Chicago area and at who's getting the jobs.
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The Chicago River
The Chicago River is the star of a new photography book. It narrates of the history and dramatic revival of this once industrial waterway.  Author Jonathan Genzen joins us in the studio.
Reception: Thursday, May 17, 5:30-7:30 pm, University Quarters Bed and Breakfast, Hyde Park
Booksigning/Discussion: Saturday, May 19, 6-8 pm, Barnes & Noble, Orland Park

Clean Coal
Will new "clean coal" technologies bring back Illinois' mining industry and keep environmentalists happy? Rich Samuels tackles that question.

Director Frank Galati
Hedy Weiss subjects legendary Chicago director Frank Galati to a little psychoanalysis about his latest production Oedipus Complex.

Commentary
Debra Pickett

Coming this Friday Night...
John Callaway sits down with historian Michael Beschloss.

News Analysis with Christian Farr
The U.S. Army has some new rules in place for soldiers using the internet. Now, e-mails and blogging require clearance, and access to popular social networking websites is banned.  But is the military taking away a threat - or therapy?  Guests: Blake Dvorak, Deborah Somers, Shawn Healy

Studs Terkel
Chicago celebrates Studs Terkel's 95th birthday.  The legend himself will join us live in the studio.

Global Warming
Rich Samuels reports on the battle against global warming, and what coal-fired power plants here are doing to reduce how much carbon dioxide they put out.

Artbeat
The classic children’s book Go, Dog. Go!  has hit the stage under a big top in Grant Park.  We’ll hear from the top dogs at Chicago Children’s Theatre on what its like to be part of this spectacle.

Live Music Wednesday
We'll have a lively performance from Molly Yeh.  She's just 17 years old and a local master of the marimba.
 From The Top (PBS series)

Coming this Friday Night...
John Callaway sits down with historian Michael Beschloss.

Political Round-Up
Senator Barack Obama's presidential campaign continues to endure intense scrutiny.  Sun-Times Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet joins us from the campaign trail.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
A new study released Wednesday says that Chicago's suburban bird population has been particularly hard hit by the West Nile virus. What does that mean for our bird population and are there any public health threats? Eddie Arruza and his panel will take a look.
Guests: Dr. Eric Whitaker, Judy Pollock

Steve Goodman Biography
Journalist and author Clay Eals has written a long-awaited biography  of folk singer/songwriter Steve Goodman.  He'll join us tonight to reminisce about this Chicago music favorite.
Steve Goodman Weekend at Old Town School of Folk Music

Friday Night Preview
We'll preview John Callaway's upcoming Friday Night interview with presidential historian Michael Beschloss.

Wind Power
Why have environmentalists given the "green light" to a new coal-fired power plant in Springfield? As Rich Samuels tells us, the answer is blowing in the wind.

Artbeat
An artist is drawn to war.  On the Artbeat, meet the American artist who was embedded with the U.S. military in Iraq.

Check Please! Supper Club
We'll visit with the chef from a Chicago institution, Myron & Phil's.
Recipe for parmesan and horseradish crust steak topping

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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Lawmakers betting on new casinos again, Chicago cabbies demand a fare hike, students protest after CTA shooting claims classmate, Brown's Chicken murderer Juan Luna escapes the death penalty, the Bulls eliminated by the Pistons, and the Cubs and Sox battle in the Crosstown Classic.

Guests
Mike North - Score Sports Radio; Bruce Dold - Chicago Tribune; Mary Mitchell - Chicago Sun-Times; John McCarron - Chicago Tribune

Friday Night with John Callaway
John sits down with historian Michael Beschloss, whose new book is called Presidential Courage.