Just as WGN evening news is built around Tom Skilling's 40-minute weather forecasts, Fox News Chicago's 9 p.m. newscast is worth watching because you never know when co-anchor Robin Robinson will engage in real talk on air. more ›

For the first time since being elected, Sen. Barack Obama addressed the press on economic issues from a downtown Chicago hotel this afternoon and then took questions from reporters for a short time. Obama was quick to make sure he didn't step on the toes of the current administration, saying:

The United States has only one government and one President, and until January 20th of next year, that government is the current Administration. I have spoken to President Bush, and I appreciate his commitment to ensuring that his economic policy team keeps us fully informed as developments unfold.

Mayor Daley continued his efforts to make Chicago the "greenest city in America" yesterday, announcing two environmentally-friendly public works pilot projects. Starting next year, the city will install 100 solar-powered bus shelters that could save the city $20,000 in electricity annually. The shelters will be easier to install because they won't require digging to plug their lights into the grid. The city will also be testing sidewalks made out of recycled rubber to see if they can stand up to traffic and weather conditions. The material is supposedly more durable than concrete, less prone to cracking and shifting, and easier to maintain. more ›

Several local actors received some good news this week: they’re headed back to prison. more ›

Chicagoist is a big fan of FRONTLINE. They take an issue, give it a good hour, and we always feel like we've learned something when it's over. more ›