Monday, February 26, 2007

RTA Overhaul
An Illinois Auditor General's report calls for a complete overhaul of the RTA. At the same time the agency is requesting more than $10 billion in funding. We'll get to the bottom of this with State Rep. Julie Hamos, a member of the Illinois House Mass Transit Committee.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
It's the eve of the Chicago municipal elections and Eddie Arruza sits down with local reporters to talk politics. Guests: Carlos Hernandez Gomez, Alden Loury and Mike Flannery

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Jennifer Hudson
Chicago's own dreamgirl Jennifer Hudson won Best Supporting Actress at last night's Oscars. We'll visit the Chicago high school where she got her start.

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Controversy
Illinois State Senator Debbie Halvorson fought her own battle with cervical disease five years ago. Now she says she wants to help prevent cervical cancer with a controversial new law. She'll sit down with Carol Marin to discuss a measure that would require the state's preteen girls to get vaccinated against a sexually-transmitted disease.

Artbeat
A children's book is finally published 61 years after it was written. We'll talk with the 90-year old author, and we'll meet his son — the star of the book — who's now approaching retirement age himself. For more about Peter's ABC Book: Peter Learns About Animals, Birds, Fishes, and Insects, click here. Robert Amft's book can also be purchased at these area locations.

Critic for a Day
"Amazing Grace" is based on the true story of an anti-slavery crusader in 18th century England. Sun-Times religion writer Cathleen Falsani gives us her review.

Viewer Mail
We'll go to our viewer mailbag to get your feedback on some of our recent stories.

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