Thursday, January 03, 2008

Iowa Caucuses
The Iowa caucuses are underway. Eddie Arruza talks to one Chicago political blogger who doesn't think much about all the attention given to our neighboring state. Guest: Scott Jacobs, TheWeekBehind.com

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Lake Michigan's water levels have reached record lows in recent weeks. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel look at why and what can be done to improve the situation. Guests: Steven Forman and Joel Brammaier.

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The Fixer
Are you having a post-holiday credit card hangover? Wondering how to make sure the stores accept your returns? We'll get some tips from the Sun-Times' "Fixer" columnist, Stephanie Zimmermann.

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City on the Move
The "L" as art? Don't be so sure that's a joke. The new book Chicago: City on the Move elevates those "L" trains and shows the history of Chicago in a new way. Co-authors Rich Cahan and Michael Williams join us.

Hidden Chicago: Street & Alleys
From a Chicago alley that's still paved with wood blocks, to a cowpath among the skyscrapers in the downtown Loop and other secret byways. Geoffrey Baer explores Chicago's oddest and most interesting streets and alleys for our series Hidden Chicago.

  • The "cow path" is located at 100 W. Monroe. It's behind black metal doors. Not open to the public.
  • The wood block alley runs east and west between State St. and Astor St. about 100 feet south of North Avenue (directly behind the Cardinal's mansion)
  • Wolf Road Prairie, Westchester, IL, is bordered on the south by 31st Street, on the north by 26th Street (also known as Constitution Road), and on the east by Wolf Road. There is also a 'Prairie House' accessible to visitors at 11225 Constitution Drive, Westchester. Click here for a virtual tour of the Prairie.
  • Our Lady of Lourdes is located at the corner of Leland and Ashland, Chicago.

Check Please! Supper Club
The chef from Adelle's restaurant in Wheaton puts a new twist on a traditional Italian appetizer.

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