House Speaker Michael Madigan
There's an extraordinary battle of wills playing out in Springfield between House Speaker Michael Madigan and Governor Blagojevich over the state budget. Speaker Madigan gives us an update live from Springfield.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The jury in the Conrad Black trial arrived at a verdict on Friday: guilty on three counts of fraud and one count of obstruction of justice. Both the defense and prosecution are claiming the verdict as a victory. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at the verdict and what lies ahead for Conrad Black. Guests: Ameet Sachdev, Mary Wisniewski

Filmmaker Ken Burns
Ken Burns'  latest documentary, "The War", came under heavy criticism for its initial exclusion of Latino stories. Burns responded to the criticism during last week's interview with John Callaway. In case you missed it, we'll take another look at that conversation.

Critic for a Day
The boy wizard has once again cast his spell on movie-going audiences around the world. We review "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" with our critic for a day, CBS 2 anchor Antonio Mora.

Lang Lang
We'll revisit our recent interview and performance from classical music phenom, Lang Lang.  The world-renowned pianist performs at Ravinia  tomorrow night.

Behind the Scenes at Wicked
The longest-running Broadway musical ever in Chicago is expanding its new backstage feature. We'll look "behind the emerald curtain" of Wicked.

Viewer Mail
We'll see what you have to say about some of our recent stories in tonight's viewer mail segment.

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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Glaxo-Smith-Kline's new cancer drug has received rave reviews from patients and from Wall Street since its release in March.  But two local oncologists question the instructions that come with the drug's labelling. Eddie Arruza and his panel will explore what this means for cancer patients. Guests: Dr. Mark Ratain, Dr. Ezra Cohen

America's Missing Birds
America's most common bird populations have declined by as much as 70, 80 and 90%, according to a recently released report from the National Audubon Society. Elizabeth Brackett reports on the loss of some of the nations' most beloved birds.

Chicago's Transit Woes
Chicago's transit system has its fair share of problems.  But are those problems keeping Chicago from competing in a global economy?  Former Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist says they are, and he will join us in studio to tell us why.

Bike Commuters
With the Tour de France in full swing, are you inspired to do some biking?  We talked to some diehard Chicago cyclists on how they left their cars behind for their two-wheelers.
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews
Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss reviews "Richard III" on an outdoor stage in Oak Brook, a local version of Shakespeare in the Park.

Artbeat
Sculptures invade the suburbs! We'll visit the surprising new location of some monumental works of public art.
"Sculpture Invasion," Oakton Community College, 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, through August 30

Coming this Friday...
John Callaway sits down with U.S. Congressman Luis Gutierrez.

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Mayor Daley Speaks Out
Mayor Daley denies charges he failed to invite two recently deposed aldermen to today's dedication of the new Kennedy-King College campus. Rich Samuels has the latest on that and other questions of interest the mayor fielded this morning.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The BP oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, has received permission to increase the amount of toxins it dumps into Lake Michigan, and everyone from elected officials to environmentalists are in an uproar over it. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at how much more BP wants to dump and what it means to our water supply. Guests: Cameron Davis, Alliance for the Great Lakes; David Ullrich, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

New Anorexia Treatment
Elizabeth Brackett takes a look at a surprising new treatment for anorexia pioneered by a doctor at the University of Chicago.
Eating Disorders Program, University of Chicago Hospitals
UIC Eating Disorders Clinic  

The Girls of Riyadh
Life for young women in Saudi Arabia is the focus of a novel that's brought its Chicago author praise, as well as death threats. We'll talk with Rajaa Alsanea, the Muslim author who's getting international attention.
Upcoming book signings: Chicago Ridge Public Library, July 23, 7 pm; Women and Children First, July 27, 7:30 pm

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
Producer Jay Shefsky goes behind the scenes at a taping of the popular NPR comedy game show.

Live Music Wednesday
We'll hear the sweet sounds of harmonica master Corky Siegel, live in our studio.

Coming this Friday...
John Callaway sits down with U.S. Congressman Luis Gutierrez.

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News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The Illinois General Assembly is now in its seventh week of overtime and there's still no state budget in sight.  Eddie Arruza talks with Senate President Emil Jones about the stalemate and a possible hike in the state income tax.

City Council Update
The Chicago Police Department's newly-reformed Office of Professional Standards has its first chief administrator. Rich Samuels tells us about her and why some say today's OPS ordinance didn't go far enough.

Dinosaur Discovery
A new species of dinosaur - or more accurately a pre-dinosaur - has been discovered by a scientist from the Field Museum. Nathan Smith joins us to tell us what the discovery teaches us about how dinosaurs evolved.

Sin in the Second City
Two debutante sisters from Kentucky move to Chicago in 1900 and open the world-famous Everleigh Club, a posh and exclusive brothel on the Near North side.  We'll meet Karen Abbot, author of the new book, Sin in the Second City: Madams, Ministers, Playboys and the Battle for America's Soul.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez
We'll preview John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with Congressman Luis Gutierrez.

Vanishing Chicago Jobs
In the latest installment of our "Hidden Chicago" series, Geoffrey Baer visits a full service gas station, takes a ride with Chicago's last elevator operator, and more.
H. M. Witt 
Southport Lanes
Fine Arts Building 
The Corner Garage, 233 W. Washington Street, Round Lake 

Happy Birthday, Quinn Chapel
With the 160th anniversary of Chicago's oldest African-American congregation coming this Sunday, we go to the vault for a look at the 1990 WTTW production "Going Home to Gospel," produced at Quinn Chapel  on the South Side.

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The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7pm
The Chicago Police Department in the spotlight this week, tales of murder told at the Family Secrets mob trial, Deerfield parents on trial for allegedly permitting fatal teenage drinking party, lawmakers still deadlocked in Springfield, the Chicago Tribune now selling front page ads, and the red hot Cubs acquire a veteran catcher.

Guests
Dan Miller - Chicago Sun-Times
Rich King - WGN News
Abdon Pallasch - Chicago Sun-Times

Friday Night with John Callaway at 7:30pm

John sits down with Congressman Luis Gutierrez.