"Tanked" Johnson
The Chicago Bears cut defensive lineman Tank Johnson today. We'll have all the latest on why the troubled star player was let go and what this means for the Bears upcoming season.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Christopher Vaughn has been arrested in the shooting death of his wife and children. The cover of the Chicago Sun-Times reads "Why Do Dads Kill?" Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look at that question and many others raised by this disturbing case from Oswego.

Crashing Through"
Mike May was a world record holder in speed-skiing and a 3-time gold medalist in the 1982 Paralympic World Winter Games. But as a blind man, May risked everything to get his vision back. His fascinating story is a new book, Crashing Through by former Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Magazine writer Robert Kurson. He will join us in the studio.

Critic for a Day
A new movie about the search for slain reporter Daniel Pearl opened this weekend. We'll review the movie A Mighty Heart with our critic for a day, WGN Radio host John Williams.

South Side Softball
We'll pay a visit to the world’s largest 16-inch softball league. It's located on the south side of Chicago.

On the ArtBeat
A one-time tattoo artist paints pictures from a great American novel. We'll have his whale of a tale on the ArtBeat.

Viewer Mail
We'll hear what you've been saying about some of our recent stories.

Tonight's Chicago Tonight show has been canceled due to flooded studios. 

In its place, we'll be rebroadcasting the Emmy award-winning episode of Chicago Stories, Leopold & Loeb: Love and Murder in Chicago.  It's the story of the notorious 1924 murder case in which two wealthy University of Chicago students murdered a young boy in their neighborhood.  It became a sensational international story when renowned lawyer Clarence Darrow agreed to defend them.

Please join us tomorrow night when we've dried out!

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CTA Crisis Averted?
Mayor Daley today announced an historic five-year pact between the CTA and its operating unions. Will this help the CTA avoid its worst-case scenario cutbacks and fare increases? Rich Samuels has details.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The fate of media mogul Conrad Black and his co-defendants now lies in the hands of the jury. Closing statements were completed today and jury deliberations have begun. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at this very complicated corporate fraud case.  Guests: George Tombs, Conrad Black biographer; Ameet Sachdev, Chicago Tribune

Chicago Matters
The senate jump-started the stalled immigration bill Monday. As part of our Chicago Matters  series on immigration, Elizabeth Brackett reports on a revitalized effort to provide sanctuary for the undocumented and their families.

Taste of Chicago Alternatives
Want to avoid the noise, crowds and traffic from Taste of Chicago?  Have you become anti-Taste of Chicago? We've got some expert advice on how you can enjoy your holiday without diving into the city's big food fest. Guests: Madeline Nusser, TimeOut Chicago; Art Simms, Chicago Defender; Margaret Littman, Crain's Chicago Business
Recommended activities:
Ribfest
Gen Art Film Festival
International Festival of Life
Museum of Broadcast Communications
Chicago Events Calendar

Backyard Gardening
Skip boring iceberg lettuce in your salads! Eliza Fournier of the Chicago Botanic Garden has plenty of interesting and tasty greens you can grow in your own garden.

Eliza's Recipe for Mixed Greens & Walnuts

8 ounces mixed salad greens
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Thinly sliced red onion
8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (can also use Feta or Parmesan)
2 tart green apples, cored and diced
8 ounce bottle of raspberry dressing
Assemble lettuce on plates, then top with even amounts of each item. Drizzle with dressing or offer on the side.

Emily Bear
About the only thing she can't do on the piano is reach the pedals. We'll hear a performance from five-year-old piano sensation Emily Bear in advance of her debut at Ravinia.
Ravinia Box Office and Calendar

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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Why is a Republican Illinois legislator appearing in an ad for Sen. Barack Obama when he says he's supporting John McCain?  Eddie Arruza will ask State Senator Kirk Dillard that question, and look at other Republicans who are leaning a bit more Democratic these days.

Darwin Exhibit
How much do you know about Charles Darwin? A new exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum sheds light not just on the science of evolution, but on the man who introduced the world to the theory.

Swine Story
Three "not-so-little" pigs have caused tensions to rise in Lake Forest.  Their prominent owner says they make nice pets. But some neighbors believe these pigs are a noisy nuisance.  Christian Farr tells us what both sides are squealing about.

The C Student's Guide to Success
Concerned that a C student you know may not succeed in the real world?   We'll hear from Chicago executive Ron Bliwas, author of a new book on how ordinary students can achieve extraordinary careers.
The C Student's Guide to Success

Chicago Stories
In the summer of 1954, a rare weather condition on Lake Michigan created a huge and dangerous wave.  John Callaway has the story of the deadly seiche of 1954.

Check Please! Supper Club
We'll take a trip to Greektown. The chef from Santorini restaurant prepares their signature soft shell crab
entree.
Recipe for Soft Shell Crab

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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman
Chicago gun violence continues to claim innocent children, Chicago’s rain blocker system criticized, immigration a hot button issue in Waukegan and Carpentersville, the AMA holds their annual meeting here, the red-hot Cubs take on the first-place Brewers, and the Bulls draft Joakim Noah.

Guests
Esther Cepeda - Chicago Sun-Times
Dr. Mary Ann Malloy - NBC 5 News
Charles Thomas - ABC 7 News
Jim Litke - Associated Press

Friday Night with John Callaway
John sits down with Father Michael Pfleger.