Deadly Dam
We'll tell you about a controversial solution to a deadly problem on the Fox River. Rich Samuels has the latest on the state's plans to rebuild a dam that claimed three more lives over the Memorial Day weekend.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Chicago aldermen make nearly $100,000 a year and some of them say they deserve a lot more. Eddie Arruza talks to two aldermen with opposing views. Guests: Ald. Bernie Stone, Ald. Helen Shiller, Jay Stewart
Newsweek's Jonathan Alter
FDR was called an intellectual lightweight by the political pundits of the day - but he went on to become one of the best regarded presidents in history. Modern-day pundit and Chicago native Jonathan Alter of Newsweek magazine joins us to talk about his new book The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope. Upcoming book signings: June 2, 6 pm Chicago Humanities Council, Thorne Auditorium, 375 E. Chicago; June 3, 2:30 pm Book Stall, 811 Elm Winnetka; June 4, 2:00 pm Printer's Row Book Fair, University Center, 525 S. State.
Loop Theater Update
The marquees are ablaze downtown touting big Broadway shows like Wicked and Spamalot. And last night the Shubert Theater reopened as the new LaSalle Bank Theatre, following a multi-million dollar renovation. Is the city's big investment in a downtown theatre district paying off? Our Geoffrey Baer finds out.
- Broadway in Chicago (Golda's Balcony, Wicked, The Color Purple)
- Chicago Theatre
- Goodman Theatre
- Silk Road Theatre Project
- Storefront Theatre
- City of Chicago Cultural Affairs (click "DCA Theatre" and then "Upcoming Events")
Author Wendy McClure
Chicago writer and blogger Wendy McClure's new book, The Amazing Mackerel Pudding Plan, pokes fun at horrible recipes from the 1970s. Click here for Wendy's live journal.
Englewood's Teacher Extraordinaire
In the latest in our continuing series of reports on Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, Christian Farr will introduce us to a young teacher who is trying to inspire Englewood's next generation.
Check Please! Supper Club
Chowpatti
Recipe for Homemade Lentil Soup
