Transit Funding Update
Two local congressmen claim Governor Blagojevich's proposed budget will cost billions in lost federal transit funds. Rich Samuels tells us why they are asking state legislators to take matters into their own hands.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Critics say the Governor's budget proposal is laden with spending programs the state cannot afford. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look. Guests: State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias and Fmr. Governor Jim Edgar

Chicago Children's Museum
The debate over whether to move the Chicago Children's Museum to Grant Park brews on. Alderman Brendan Reilly, whose 42nd ward includes the park, has been a vocal opponent of the move. We sit down with him and hear about the alternative sites he has proposed.

• Click here for a complete list of Ald. Reilly's proposed sites

On the Artbeat
The moody masterpiece "Nighthawks" returns to The Art Institute of Chicago for an exhibition of works by Edward Hopper. We take you inside on the artbeat.

Friday Night Preview
We preview John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with Walter Isaacson. Isaacson is the former head of CNN, managing editor of Time magazine, and, most recently, author of "Einstein: His Life and Universe."

Chicago Stories: Blood Bank
The first ever blood bank was introduced to the world in Chicago more than 70 years ago. And it was quite an improvement over the gruesome blood transfusion practices of the day. We hear the Chicago story of the doctor at Cook County Hospital who came up with the idea.

Check, Please! Supper Tease
Chefs from Quartino in the River North district join Alpana Singh with a recipe that's sure to satisfy the chocolate lover in us all.

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