Thursday, February 08, 2007

Quinn vs. Com Ed
Lt. Governor Pat Quinn is upset that the Illinois Commerce Commission isn't going to investigate ties between Com Ed and the group Consumers Organized for Reliable Electricity. We'll talk with Quinn about this latest chapter in Illinois' electric rate saga.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Should the University of Chicago pull its investments out of the war-torn African country Sudan? Some students say yes, the administration says no. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look. Guests: Michael Pareles, S.T.A.N.D. (Students Take Action Now: Darfur); Dr. John Schumann, University of Chicago

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Virginia Madsen & Billy Bob Thornton
Christian Farr sits down with actors Billy Bob Thornton and Chicago native Virginia Madsen.

Beatles Memorabilia
We'll meet Tom Fontaine, a collector of Beatles and other rock 'n' roll memorabilia. He'll show us, among other things, the suit-coat worn by George Harrison on the Ed Sullivan Show. This weekend's sale is at the John Galt Gallery, Friday and Saturday night, 3222 N. Clark, Chicago.

Friday Night Preview
We'll see an excerpt from John Callaway's 1979 interview with Papa Bear George Halas.

Auto Show Preview
The 99th Chicago Auto Show opens at McCormick Place tomorrow. Elizabeth Brackett got an early look at both the cars of the future and of today that are the stars of this year's show.

Artbeat
The Chicago Academy for the Arts gets on the honor roll at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. A benefit performance will be held Monday, February 12, Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green Street, Chicago.

Check Please! Supper Club
Haro Tapas
Recipe for Tapita

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