News Analysis with Carol Marin
William "Dock" Walls and Dorothy Brown both hope to unseat Mayor Daley in the coming election. Carol Marin sits down with both of them tonight in our studios.
From the Vault
It was 30 years ago today that Mayor Richard J. Daley died, ending an era in Chicago politics. We'll go to our WTTW Vault and re-live Channel 11's coverage of that day.
Alfred Tatum
There's a new guide that helps educators take a different approach to teaching young black males to read. Author Alfred Tatum joins us in the studio tonight to talk about how his book will help close the achievement gap.
On the ArtBeat
A children's book is finally published 61 years after it was written. We'll talk with the author and artist on the eve of his 90th birthday and meet the star of the book who is now approaching retirement age. Purchase Peter's ABC Book: Peter Learns About Animals, Birds, Fishes, and Insects by clicking here.
...Other places to purchase:...
Barbara's Bookstore
1100 Lake St.
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 848-9140
Barbaras Bookstore website
Prairie Avenue Bookshop [Architecture and design]
418 South Wabash
Chicago, IL 60605
(800) 474-2724
Prairie Avenue Bookshop website
Brent Books & Cards
309 W Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 364-0126
Barbara's Bookstore at UIC
1218 S Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 413-2665
Barbaras Bookstore website
57th Street Books
1301 E. 57th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 684-1300
57th Street Books website
Seminary Co-Op
5757 South University Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(800) 777-1456
Seminary Co-Op website
University of Chicago Bookstore
970 East 58th Street
Chicago, IL 60637-1432
(773) 702-8729
U. of Chicago Bookstore website
Illini Union Bookstore
809 S Wright St.
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-2050
Illini Union Bookstore website
Alpana's Holiday Wines
With so many wines to choose from, how do you know what to buy for the holidays? Check, Please! host and master sommelier Alpana Singh will be here with her picks. You might be surprised how affordable they are.
...Alpana's picks for Holiday Wines and Apertifs...
- Red – 2004 Crios Malbec – Argentina $13
- Red – 2004 Poggionotte Nero d'Avola – Sicily, Italy $12
- White – 2005 Jezebel Blanc – Oregon $17
- Apertif – 2005 Banfi Brachetto d'Acqui – Piedmont, Italy $13
- Aperitif – Lillet Blanc $17
- Sparking Wine – NV Gruet Blanc de Noir Brut – New Mexico $13
Music of 2006
Buddy Guy is one of the musicians who has visited our studio for a live performance in 2006. We'll take a look back at some of our favorite moments from a year in music.
