City Council Budget Vote
The Chicago City Council signed off today on more than $275 million in new taxes and fees. Rich Samuels has the details.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Chicago rap star Kanye West's mother, Donda, died this weekend reportedly of complications from cosmetic surgery. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel examine the dangers of America's obsession with looking young. Guests: Dr. Edward Lack, Jennifer Parks, Lisa Tsoutsas and Keith Heibeisan.
Chicago Matters
The Iraq war has forced millions of Iraqis to flee their homeland, but few of those refugees are being allowed in the United States. In tonight's installment of our Chicago Matters series on immigration, Eddie Arruza talks to some refugees that have made their way to Chicago.
Paul Krugman
A new book reverses traditional thinking when it comes to the cause and effect of economics. New York Times columnist Paul Krugman joins us in the studio.
Chicago's Historic Villa District
There's a northwest side neighborhood that's on the National Register of Historic Places. It has landmark status in both Chicago and Illinois. And we bet you've never heard of it. Producer Jay Shefsky takes us for a look around the historic Villa District.
- Chicago Architecture Foundation Bungalow Bus Tour
- Chicago Landmarks Commission
Chicago on Stage
Chicago Sun-Times critic Hedy Weiss joins us with three more Chicago stage productions, including Phantom of the Opera now at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.
Commentary
Dawn Trice shares her thoughts about the lessons we teach our daughters.
