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Monday, June 21, 2010
Blagojevich Trial
The Chicago News Cooperative's Daniel Libit has the latest from the Blagojevich trial.
News Analysis: Political Roundtable
Carol Marin and her political roundtable discuss the race for governor and other Illinois political stories.
Chicago Business
Boycotting BP over the massive ongoing oil eruption in the Gulf of Mexico? Kris Kridel is here to talk about whose bottom line you may really be hurting.
Lost Jobs
We see how the economy is forcing some workers to leave long-time jobs and get training in completely new fields.
Artist Howard Terpning
He painted Hollywood royalty and Native American chiefs. We meet an artistic Chicago native with a knack for storytelling.
Grant Park Orchestra
Maestro Carlos Kalmar and members of the Grant Park Orchestra join us live in our studio to talk about the upcoming season and to perform.
Viewer Mail
We hear what you had to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Blagojevich Trial
John Harris, the one-time chief of staff to ex-governor Rod Blagojevich took the stand in his second day of testimony. Elizabeth Brackett fills us in on what he had to say.
Bill Ayers
UIC professor Bill Ayers, a former leader of the radical Weather Underground group, talks about the presidential election controversy he was at the center of – and whether or not he'd like to host a talk show with Sarah Palin.
Olympic Swimming Champion Cullen Jones
We meet an Olympic swimming champion who holds the American record in the 50-meter freestyle. But before he was a celebrated swimmer, he nearly drowned as a child. He tells us why he's working to make sure more children know how to swim, especially in urban communities.
Paddleboarding
We show you what’s making a splash at Chicago beaches this year.
Historic Bars
The author of Historic Bars of Chicago takes us inside some of the city's oldest and most unique bars and nightclubs.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Blagojevich Trial
The jury is hearing more tapes in the case against Rod Blagojevich. We have the latest from the courtroom.
News Analysis: Honest Services Statute
What exactly is the Honest Services Fraud Statute, and how has it already had an impact on the Blagojevich trial? Carol Marin and her panel discuss the law and how an upcoming decision by the U.S. Supreme Court could change how corruption cases are prosecuted.
Lincoln Park's South Pond
A long-neglected pond in Lincoln Park has undergone a multi-million dollar makeover. Eddie Arruza tells us about the newly rehabbed South Pond.
Zagat Guide Founder
We meet a founder of one of the nation's foremost restaurant guides.
Zagat Buzz: Chicago Edition
Miss Manners' Guide to a Surprisingly Dignified Wedding
Just in time for wedding season, etiquette guru Judith Martin and her daughter Jacobina discuss how to throw an elegant wedding reception without saying "I do" to debt.
Live Music Wednesday
We find out what's cooking at Ravinia this summer--Welz Kauffman and friends are here to give us a taste.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Jon Burge Trial
Former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge's fate now rests in the hands of a jury. We hear what happened in today's closing arguments.
Walmart in Chicago
Now that Walmart is one step closer to opening another store in Chicago, what are the odds they will get the dozens of stores they hope to open? Two aldermen with opposing views discuss the recent developments.
Blagojevich Trial
More secretly recorded conversations between Blagojevich and his former chief of staff were played in court today. Elizabeth Brackett tells us what was on the tapes and whether or not a U.S. Supreme Court decision handed down today could affect the trial.
Jail Greenhouse
A garden in an unlikely location provides high-quality produce for some of Chicago's finest restaurants while offering the chance of a new beginning for its gardeners.
More on the story...
Country Singer Chely Wright
Singer Chely Wright has made country music history by being the first to come out as a lesbian. She's in town to serve as the Grand Marshal of the Chicago Pride Parade. We talk to her about it and her new book.
Ask Geoffrey
What is the inspiration behind the concrete sculptures of a dog and an angel that sit on an overgrown corner near Cabrini Green? Find out in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
Chicago Historical Society entry for the 1860 Republican Convention
Encyclopedia of Chicago image of Wigwam
Restored Richard Barancik home in Architectural Digest
Chicago Reader article on sculptor Phil Schuster
Chicago Public Art Group
Friday, June 25, 2010
On tonight's edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review...the Chicago City Council Zoning Committee approves a significant deal with Walmart that could mean more than 20 stores in underserved neighborhoods. Revealing undercover tapes are played in court in the Rod Blagojevich case. U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kirk runs away from the media at an event this week to avoid questions about his resume. And in sports, the Blackhawks dismantle the Stanley Cup team as the Bulls welcome a new coach and trade away Kirk Hinrich.
Our guests are:
- Mary Ann Ahern of NBC 5 News
- Susan Berger of www.blagojustice.com
- Business Reporter Roger Crockett
- Peggy Kusinski of NBC 5 Sports
All on Chicago Tonight: The Week In Review tonight at 7 pm.
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