News Analysis with Carol Marin
After a three-hour rain-delay, the world champion White Sox started the 2006 season with an early morning win over the Cleveland Indians. Carol Marin and her baseball panel will also talk about the Cubs' opening day thumping of the Cincinnati Reds.

Avian Flu
We'll look at research being done in Chicago that could protect us from the Avian Flu.

Artbeat
Cool Japanese comics are a hot property. Fawn Ring has the story of the surprising illustrated stories called 'Manga."  Click here for gallery information.

Critic for a Day
WGCI's "Crazy" Howard McGee reviews 16 Blocks.

Tax Filing Strategies
April 15th is looming large, and and if you're like most people you may be making some common mistakes. Mark Luscombe will have tips and strategies for filing correctly and on time.  Click here for more information.

Chicago Stories
Chicago has a new national historic landmark.  But it’s not a building - it's the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool. We’ll have the story behind this hidden slice of nature in Lincoln Park.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
To run or not to run - that's the question facing Rev. James Meeks. We'll hear from representatives of the Blagojevich and Topinka camps about their early campaign strategies and their thoughts on the wild card in the race for governor.  Guests: John McGovern, Doug Scofield, Laura Washington

Coyote Troubles
Urban coyotes are back in the news and they are apparently having trouble getting along with their domesticated cousins. Rich Samuels gives us a closer look at the beasts who may be coming to our backyards.

When Chicago Ruled Baseball
Author Bernard Weisberger joins us in studio to talk about When Chicago Ruled Baseball, his new book about the Cubs-White Sox World Series of 1906.

Spring Gardening Tips
Get your green thumb ready.  Eliza Fournier of the Botanic Garden joins us with all the tips you need to make sure your garden looks its best for the spring.

Chicago Stories
It sailed from Norway to Chicago for the 1893 World's Fair. So what's this viking ship doing in a park in Geneva, Illinois? John Callaway will tell that Chicago viking saga.

Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews
Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss is here with her review of "the worst named musical ever," Urinetown, now on stage at the Mercury Theater.  She'll also review The Chosen and Dealer's Choice.

Debra Pickett
Chicago Sun-Times columnist Debra Pickett has immigration on her mind.

School Security
Recent violence at Kennedy High School leads to students walking out in protest. Chicago Public School officials call the beating an "isolated incident", but the students think otherwise. Christian Farr joins us with more on the controversy.

News Analysis with Carol Marin
Katie Couric will become the first woman to solo anchor a network evening newscast, when she takes over at CBS in September. What does it mean for the future of network news? Carol Marin and her panelists will take up that question.

Haki Madhubuti
It's number two on the New York Times best seller list. The Covenant with Black America is a collaboration between talk show host Tavis Smiley and Chicago's Third World Press. We'll talk to publisher and poet Haki Madhubuti.

Agricultural High School
The Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences is unique in the midwest. Rich Samuels visits this Chicago campus and tells us why colleges have their eyes on many of its students.

Lonnie Brooks
We’ll celebrate the 35th anniversary of Chicago’s own Alligator Records with a live performance by bluesman Lonnie Brooks.

Chicago Food Tour
If you're looking for fresh squid, fresh sausage or the hottest peppers in Chicago, come along on our tour of ethnic grocery stores.

Tour Guide:
Marilyn Pocius
Author, "A Cook's Guide to Chicago."
Published by Lake Claremont Press

Featured Stores:
La Fruiteria
8909 S. Commercial, Chicago
773-768-4969 

Bobak's Sausage Company
5275 South Archer, Chicago
773-735-5334

Viet Hoa Plaza
1051 West Argyle
773-334-1028 

The Missing Link?
The missing link between sea and land animals may have been found. We'll hear from the University of Chicago scientist who led the team that made the discovery.

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Ann McMorrow announced her retirement yesterday at the same time that she announced her successor - State Appellate Court Justice Anne Burke.  That raised some eyebrows as Ms Burke is married to 14th ward alderman Ed Burke.  Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look.  Guests: Cindi Canary, Carrie Huff, Bernard Judge.

Agricultural High School
The Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences  is unique in the midwest. Rich Samuels visits this Chicago campus and tells us why colleges have their eyes on many of its students.

David Mamet Revisited
We'll go into the WTTW Vault for an interview with playwright David Mamet, whose work is being featured in a festival this month at the Goodman Theatre  through April 23rd.

Anna Lisa Cox
Author/historian Anna Lisa Cox joins us in studio to talk about her new book, A Stronger Kinship.

Chet Coppock
We'll preview John Callaway's interview with Chet Coppock, which airs Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Check Please! Supper Club
Noon-O-Kabab
Recipe for Caspian Eggplant

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
Students at Kennedy high school demand police protection, Reverend James Meeks still weighing a run for governor, Anne Burke named to the state Supreme Court, Mayor Daley’s office linked to political hiring by ex-aides, Dan Ryan rehab not yet the nightmare predicted, the city calls for buffer zone at Midway Airport, and baseball officially opens.

Guests
Abdon Pallasch and Mary Mitchell; Chicago Sun-Times, Barry Rozner; Daily Herald, John McCarron; Chicago Tribune

At 7:30 it’s Friday Night with host John Callaway. John’s guest is longtime Chicago sportscaster Chet Coppock.