Thursday, September 02, 2010 - 72°F
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Today is the day Chicago and rival cities Rio De Janeiro, Tokyo and Madrid submit their final Olympic bid proposals to the International Olympic Committee. But, questions still linger as to the specifics of Chicago's plan and its cost to taxpayers. Eddie Arruza and his panel, including the president of Chicago 2016, weigh in.
Ticketmaster and Live Nation Merger
The proposed merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment may drive concert ticket prices even higher. The Sun-Times pop music critic, Jim DeRogatis, joins us with the ramifications of the consolidation.
Lincoln Bicentennial
In honor of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birthday, master storyteller Syd Lieberman joins us with an excerpt from "Abraham and Isaac." It tells the story of Civil War soldiers and the president they called "Father Abraham."
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
It happened 80 years ago, but many Chicagoans still associate Valentine's Day with a massacre. We take a look back at gangland Chicago's most infamous hour.
"Friday Night" Preview
We take a sneak peek at John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with Chicago Tribune advice columnist Amy Dickinson.
"Ask Alpana"
"Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with some romantic wine pairings that are sure to please the palate and warm the heart for Valentine's Day.
Time Out Weekend Picks
Time Out Chicago magazine joins us with a variety of events for this Valentine's Day weekend.
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