Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Remembering George Dunne
Former Cook County board president George Dunne died Sunday at age 93. Rich Samuels brings us the story of a man who, in his day, was one of the most powerful forces in local politics.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Are non-profit hospitals doing enough for low-income and uninsured patients? A new study claims they're spending only one dollar on charity care for every three dollars they receive for property tax exemptions. Leading hospital associations are blasting the report. Elizabeth Brackett and her panelists will take a look. Guests: Ken Robbins, Vasyl Markus, and Ann Spillane

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Worldwide Chicago
It's not just large companies that are reaping rewards from the global economy. We'll meet a Chicago dentist whose patients benefit from his experience as a Chinese immigrant and an entrepreneur.

Artist LeRoy Neiman
LeRoy Neiman has become almost as famous as some of the athletes he's painted. We'll talk to him about sports, painting and what brings him back to Chicago.

Artbeat
The eye-popping graphics and sound effects in video games are more popular than ever. But fans also love their theme music. On the Artbeat, Christian Farr shows us how Chicago and the world are honoring this unique music.

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews
Theater critic Hedy Weiss joins us to review some new shows around town, including a musical she says has some real star power.

Debra Pickett
Sun-Times columnist Debra Pickett has a few things to say about some interesting political theater.

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