Tuesday, April 25, 2006

News Analysis with Joel Weisman
Is Governor Blagojevich's $10 million stem cell plan just a political ploy? Joel Weisman and his panel of pundits weigh in on the governor's plan and other hot political issues. Guests: Carlos Hernandez Gomez, Paul Green and Bruce Dold.

Chicago Matters
The man who's transformed the lives of millions now wants totransform the Chicago Public Schools. Microsoft chairman Bill Gates is giving the schools a lot of money. In tonight's Chicago Matters segment, Eddie Arruza tells us how that grant money will be spent and why one observer says it should shame the state legislature. Click here for CPS press release about grant.

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Chicago's Baby Buffalo
The stork has been working overtime at Fermilab in Batavia, dropping off 16 baby bison thus far this spring. Rich Samuels show us the herd and tells us about the scientist who decided why this part of America's past should be part of Fermilab's future.

Chicago Antiques Fair
We'll show you some spectacular antiques from the 9th Annual Chicago Antiques Fair, which returns to the Merchandise Mart this weekend.

Mike Leonard
NBC funny man Mike Leonard talks about what possessed him to travel cross-country in an RV with his whole family, the inspiration for his new book "The Ride of Our Lives".

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews
Get a sneak-peek at the production that Sun-Times critic Hedy Weiss says has "earned its buzz." "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is now on stage in Chicago and is one of three productions Hedy will review tonight. Hedy also reviews Joffrey Ballet's Cool Vibrations and Embedded at Prop Thtr.

Debra Pickett
Chicago Sun-Times columnist weighs in on how to increase tourism in Illinois.

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