Thursday, March 22, 2007

Federal Indictments
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald reacts to his recent "mediocre" job rating and announces the indictment of a former top Chicago city official. Rich Samuels reports on today's double header at the federal building.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Alzheimer's disease is on the rise, according to newly released data. Experts warn the number of cases could skyrocket in the next 30 years. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at why the numbers are up and they'll examine the latest research into treatment and prevention. Guests: Dr. David Bennett, Rush University's Alzheimer's Disease Center; William Thies, Alzheimer's Association; and Erna Colborn, Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois chapter.

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Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn
Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn has come out against Governor Blagojevich's gross recipts tax, and other state Democrats have followed suit. Pat Quinn joins us to talk about why he's broken ranks with the governor.

Breast Cancer Update
We'll hear from one of Chicago's top doctors on what happens when breast cancer recurs. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

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Illinois' Best Places
If you had to pick your favorite building in the Chicago area, could you choose just one? The American Institute of Architects couldn't. Yesterday they announced their list of 150 architecturally significant places in Illinois and 100 of them are in the Chicago area! Geoffrey Baer will tell us which of your favorites made the cut.

Artbeat
A lost mural is rediscovered and restored to its original splendor. Local students at Lane Tech High School work with a team of conservationists in a one-of-a-kind high school class. We'll see the results.

Check Please! Supper Club
We head to Chicago's Gold Coast for a taste of French Vietnamese cuisine at Le Colonial. The chef will show us how to make something that's easy and delicious.

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