News Analysis with Phil Ponce
A flurry of candidates have thrown their hats in the ring. Phil Ponce and his panel look at some key candidacies and at a potentially big development at City Hall. Guests: Laura Washington, Mike Flannery and Paul Green.
FDA's Plan B Controversy
Did politics play a role if the FDA's decision to delay the sale of the "morning after" pill over the counter? Well it wasn't the science, according to the former FDA assistant commissioner who resigned in protest over the decision. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.
Chicago's Lit Scene
For all aspiring writers out there, we'll have three local authors with us to talk about Chicago's literary scene and how one goes about getting a book published. Guests: Billy Lombardo, "The Logic of a Rose"; Elizabeth Flock, "Me and Emma"; and Sam Weller, "The Bradbury Chronicles". Click here for info on the Holiday Book Bash 2005. You may also want to visit Litline.
Mansion on the Block
We'll have the story behind the 19th century mansion that's being auctioned to benefit the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Click here for auction details.
The Age of Adolescence
Tough chicago teens of the 1950s and '60s are captured in black and white. Photographer Joe Sterling will preview his new book The Age of Adolescence. Mr. Sterling has a book signing this Saturday, Nov. 19, 2-5pm at Stephen Daiter Gallery, 311 W. Superior.
Back in the Day
The Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago's home of the blues, opens this weekend in its new home in Hyde Park. We'll go "back in the day" with Stan Lawrence to take a look at this controversial move. The NEW Checkerboard Lounge is located at 5201 S. Harper, Chicago, (773) 684-1472.
One More Thing...
...about the Windy City.
