Should Former Governor Ryan Be Freed From Prison?
Should President George W. Bush commute the prison sentence of former Governor George Ryan? Rich Samuels brings us up to date on a growing controversy.
New Illinois Senate Leadership
There's been a lot of talk about change this political season and the Illinois General Assembly has been no exception. Eddie Arruza will sit down with the new Illinois Senate President John Cullerton and Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno to discuss their positions and what will be done in months to come to fix the state's budget woes.
Bill Ayers, Part II
Elizabeth Brackett returns with part two of her interview with Bill Ayers, who was the center of much negative attention during the presidential campaign. The education professor and former 1960's radical discusses his involvement in the violent "Day of Rage" in Chicago in 1969. We'll also hear his opinion about the upcoming Obama administration.
Angels Too Soon
It was 50 years ago on December 1 that the Our Lady of Angels fire killed 92 children and three nuns. We'll meet two survivors who are featured in a new book that gives them the opportunity to talk about what life is like after the fire.
Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews
Hedy Weiss is here with a "highly recommended" review for William Petersen's return to the Chicago stage in Steppenwolf Theater's Dublin Carol. Peterson stars in CBS's hit drama CSI.
Bell's Beer
Chicago may be the ultimate beer town but for a while a local favorite went missing. But Bell's Beer is back and Eddie Arruza will tell us why it left in the first place and how it made a celebrated return.
Wednesday Music
The Chicago Tribune calls her one of the world's best and most versatile instrumental guitarists. Renowned instrumentalist and Chicago native Muriel Anderson performs live in our studio.