U.S. Supreme Court Gun Ruling
Local reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling striking down Washington D.C.'s gun ban was swift. Mayor Daley called it "a very dangerous decision." Rich Samuels reports on what others – both pro and con – had to say.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
A stalled capital spending bill in Springfield and high fuel prices spell uncertainty for the future of the CTA. We'll talk to CTA president Ron Huberman about how the transit agency is dealing with these challenges.
Green Collar Jobs
You've heard of blue collar jobs, but what about green collar jobs? Activists and politicians say thousands of new jobs may be created by investing in green technology. Green collar jobs promise to revitalize inner city communities while cleaning up the environment. Joining us tonight is Van Jones, the founder of Green for All, a national organization dedicated to building a green economy.
Scooter Sales Skyrocketing
The rise in gasoline prices is prompting many people to alter their mode of transportation. Motorized scooter dealerships across the country have seen a significant increase in sales over the past three months. If you're in the market for a scooter, there are a few things you need to know before you make that investment. Christian Farr tells us what they are.
Friday Night with John Callaway
Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg made news in 2005 after getting arrested for hitting his wife while he was drunk. Steinberg candidly talks about it in his new memoir Drunkard: A Hard Drinking Life. He's John Callaway's guest tomorrow evening on the Friday Night program. Tonight we bring you a preview of that interview in which John asks Steinberg about that fateful night.
Time Out Chicago weekend Picks
Taste of Chicago isn't the only thing that's happening this weekend. If you want to avoid the crowds, there are many other summer events to take in and Laura Baginski, features editor from Time Out Chicago Magazine, is here to share her top picks for the weekend. Among them:
- Superdawg Ride
- Gay Pride Parade
- Blondie
- BAM! Belmont Arts & Music Festival
- Superior Donuts at Steppenwolf Theatre
Ask Alpana
Check, Please! host and master sommelier, Alpana Singh joins us with her top ten list of summer wines and they are:
Sparkling
- Gruet Blanc de Noirs - New Mexico $13
White
- Aveleda Vinho Verde - Portugal $7
- Ruffino Orvieto Classico Abbocato - Italy $8
- Weinland Gruner Veltliner - Austria $10
- Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand $14
Red
- Artadi Orobio - Spain $14
- Boutari Nemea Red - Greece $12
- Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Italy $9
- Clos de la Brosse Beaujolais "Saint Amour" - $15
- Susana Balbo "Crios" Rose of Malbec Mendoza $10
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