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Tonight on Chicago Tonight
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Discussion of current affairs.
Chicago Tonight Recent Shows
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
News Analysis: Gang Violence
Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the controversial meeting that brought gang leaders face to face with Police Superintendent Jody Weis.
For-Profit Colleges
Elizabeth Brackett takes a look at the Senate investigation of for-profit colleges.
One Hundred Percent Guilty
We talk to the author of a new book chronicling his time fighting corruption during George Ryan's tenure as Secretary of State.
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Alzheimer's Research
We learn about the breakthroughs--and setbacks--in recent Alzheimer's research.
Alzheimer's Association website
Building Ornaments
Geoffrey Baer shows us some amazing and easily overlooked ornamentation hiding in plain sight on Chicago's old buildings.
Watch a slideshow of the buildings and an extended director's cut version of Geoffrey's piece
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
President Obama Live
We have President Obama speaking live from the Oval Office about America's combat mission in Iraq, which formally ended today.
Fieldhouse Murals
And we'll see some of the amazing murals scattered about the Chicago Park District's fieldhouses.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
Blagojevich Trial Jury Reaction
Did the prosecution lose the case in jury selection? We analyze some recent comments made by jurors about where prosecutors went wrong in the Blagojevich trial.
Chicago Business
A merger between Chicago's hometown United Airlines and Continental tops today's business news. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us with details on the deal and other business headlines.
Noble Horse Theatre
An old world tradition lives on with Chicago's Noble Horse Theatre. Eddie Arruza pays a visit to the equestrian arts troupe in the Old Town neighborhood on a site that's been home to horses for 140 years.
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Friday, August 27, 2010
Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review
On this week's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review: a bombshell in the Blagojevich case, as prosecutors drop charges against Robert Blagojevich; in Rod Blagojevich's national media whirlwind tour, the former Governor vows to put on a bevy of witnesses during his second trial; Chicago housing sales took a major tumble in July, sparking fears of a double-dip recession; and Chicago Public Schools fail to obtain much-needed federal funding. And in sports, the White Sox bullpen struggles as the Cubs say so long to Sweet Lou Piniella.
Guests:
--Charles Thomas, ABC-7 News
--Gail MarksJarvis, Chicago Tribune
--Dan Bernstein, Sportsradio 670
--Azam Ahmed, Chicago Tribune
Chicago Headlines From the Chicago News Cooperative
FBI Plans Release of Rostenkowski Files
The requests keep pouring in for the FBI files of the late Congressman Dan Rostenkowski following his death on August 11. Jay Carter, a staffer with the FBI’s Records Management Division, said that he has been surprised by the number of requests that have come into the bureau seeking the files on Rostenkowski, the former [...]
County Made $6.7M in Unapproved Payments
Cook County made $6.7 million in unapproved payments in August, County Board Finance Committee Chairman John Daley revealed today. County Chief Financial Officer Jaye Williams said at today’s board meeting that the Comptroller’s office alerted her Friday that a total of 25 checks, from August 19th and 26th, were issued to vendors without the required [...]
Daley Backs Police Chief, Again Touts TIF
Mayor Richard M. Daley held another press conference today to tout his administration’s use of tax increment financing money and commitment to economic development, but he bristled at questions about whether a recent series of such events means he’s running for re-election in February. “Where are you going on the Fourth of July?” Daley said [...]
Fritchey Mulling Run for Mayor
State Rep. John Fritchey (D-Chicago) has added his name to the list of politicians who say they are considering challenging Mayor Richard M. Daley in the Feb. 22 election — but have not yet decided whether to run. Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) and Ald. Robert Fioretti (2nd) also are increasingly critical of Daley and have [...]
Prodigal Slugger, Thomas, Sees No. 35 Retired
The acrimonious parting after the 2005 championship season, the exchange of insults with general manager Kenny Williams (“He’s an idiot”), Williams’ testy admonition to “stay out of White Sox business”— all was forgiven Sunday as the White Sox paid tribute to prodigal slugger Frank Thomas, saluting the most prolific hitter in franchise history. Before one [...]
City’s Restrictive Gun Laws Are Rarely Enforced
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The Blagojevich Blog
Follow the trial of former governor Rod Blagojevich via Chicago Tonight. Elizabeth Brackett and Eddie Arruza report from the trial at The Blagojevich Blog.
Ask Alpana/Ask Geoffrey
Alpana Singh, from Check, Please! and WTTW's popular producer and host Geoffrey Baer are ready to answer your questions. Ask Alpana about wine and spirits and restaurants or Ask Geoffrey a question about a topic he loves and knows well - the stunning architecture - in our region.
Facing the Mortgage Crisis
How is Chicagoland facing the mortgage crisis? Follow the chain of events that led up to the mortgage crisis in our interactive timeline, chart foreclosures in your neighborhood, share your thoughts, and discover resources that are available to help.
Live Music Wednesdays
On Wednesdays, Chicago Tonight frequently features live performances by local artists. Visit our Live Music Wednesdays page to view archived performances.
NewsHour: Latest Stories
Another Gulf Oil Rig Explodes; Rescuers Race to Save 13 Workers
Another offshore oil rig has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, sending rescuers racing to the scene to save 13 workers who are reported to be in the water.One person was reported to be injured, but there were no deaths."Thirteen out of 13 are accounted for and it's still burning," a spokesman for the Eighth District Coast Guard Command Center in...
Obstacles Appear on Road to Progess in Mideast Talks
The first direct peace talks in 20 months between Israelis and Palestinians began Thursday, but two major hurdles have arisen already, casting doubt on prospects for success. And other challenges loom on the horizon, analysts tell the NewsHour. To begin with, on the eve of the talks, Hamas took responsibility for an attack on Israelis in the...
Thursday: Middle East Talks Begin; Hurricane Earl Forces Evacuations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the White House on Wednesday. Photo by Tim Sloan/AFP/Getty Images.The day after meeting with President Obama at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister...
The Morning Line: The Clash in California
Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer and Republican Carly Fiorina sparred Wednesday in an hour-long debate at St. Mary's College in California that highlighted their stark differences on issues ranging from the economy and climate change to immigration and abortion.The...
FEMA Chief: Katrina Lessons Aid Hurricane Earl Planning
Listen to the AudioAs government officials prepare for the possible landfall of Hurricane Earl along the East Coast, Jim Lehrer speaks with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate about the storm. JIM LEHRER: And...
FDA's Safety Role in Question After Egg Recall
Listen to the AudioA massive egg recall over fears of a salmonella outbreak raises new questions on whether the Food and Drug Administration can handle its regulatory role. Betty Ann Bowser has more. JIM LEHRER: Now: to the Food and Drug...
