University of Illinois Board
Governor Quinn named two people to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, including Merchandise Mart CEO Chris Kennedy. Rich Samuels has the latest on those appointments, and what the Governor plans to do about the two Trustees who refuse to resign.

• Web Exclusive: Watch Gov. Quinn's full press conference

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News Analysis with Carol Marin
George Ryan's convicted top aide, Scott Fawell, speaks out publicly for the first time since his incarceration. Carol Marin goes one-on-one with Fawell about why he turned against his former boss and what he's learned from his time in prison.

Guests:

• Scott Fawell
• Andrea Coutretsis

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The Life and Legacy of Senator Ted Kennedy
The "Lion of the Senate" has been lost. Senator Edward Kennedy died late last night at the age of 77 after battling brain cancer for the past year. Political commentator Jim Warren, a friend of the Kennedys, joins us for a look back at the Senator's life.

Guest:

• Jim Warren
  MSNBC political analyst

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Barns of Illinois
Noted photographer Larry Kanfer explores some historical barns across the landscape of Illinois.

• Kanfer.com: See more of Larry's work
• More info about the book, Barns of Illinois

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Live Music Wednesday
The lakefront turns into one giant musical fiesta this weekend. We have a performance from a venerable local act taking part in the Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival.

Guest:

• Son del Viento

• Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival

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