Ask Alpana
"Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with her list of great wine books in tonight's editions of Ask Alpana.
Ask Alpana
"Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh tells us how long to keep a bottle of port once it is uncorked and answers other questions about wine and spirits in tonight's edition of "Ask Alpana."
"Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with some romantic wine pairings that are sure to please the palate and warm the heart for Valentine's Day.
Alpana Singh joins us with her list of All-American wines to toast next week's inaugural festivities.
Fed Rate Cuts
With the Fed effectively cutting the short-term interest rate to zero, what does it mean for your finances? Will it be cheaper and easier to buy a new home or refinance the one you are in? WCIU's "First Business " host Tom Hudson has some sobering answers.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The Dow closed down 444 points today amidst job worries and auto industry uncertainties. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at this crisis of confidence and where things might go from here.
Crate & Barrel Co-Founder Gordon Segal
Mayor Daley says top area CEO's are warning of mass layoffs in the coming months, and new reports indicate the nationwide jobless rate is at a 16-year high. We get insight from a top former Chicago CEO about what's happening in the private sector.
William Cellini Indictment
Political insider William Cellini was indicted today for allegedly plotting with Tony Rezko and Stuart Levine to force an investment firm looking to do business with the state to give $1.5 million to Governor Blagojevich's campaign in exchange for a state contract. Rich Samuels reports on the latest details.
Illinois Banks
Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is infusing $1 billion dollars into state banks to help the credit crunch. John Callaway sits down with Harris Private Bank's chief investment officer to talk about the whiplash markets, the economy and the state of America's banking industry.
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.
