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Jul. 27, 2010

Andy Shaw from the Better Government Association assess the closing arguments the federal corruption trial of former governor Rod Blagojevich. WBEZ's Michael Puente reports on the local coast guard.

U.S. Coast Guard, Protector of Lake Michigan

Jul. 27, 2010
On these hot summer days, there's probably no better place to be than close to Lake Michigan. But as anyone in the U.S. Coast Guard can tell you, the lake isn't just for play. There are security risks.

An Outrage! Chicago Ranked 11th Angriest City

Jul. 27, 2010
When comedian and writer Dennis O'Toole heard that Men's Health Magazine had recently listed Chicago as the 11th angriest city in the United States, he got mad. He shares his reaction with us. Follow Dennis on Twitter DENNIS: So, we came in eleventh.

Examining the Food Eccentricities of the Famous

Jul. 27, 2010
In their new book What the Great Ate, brothers Matthew and Mark Jacob explore the many complicated relationships between the famous and their food.

After the Wars: Bill Stenberg

Jul. 27, 2010
As a new generation of veterans returns from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, they take their place alongside veterans of other American wars. We're been bringing you the stories this summer of some veterans, from World War II to today in our multimedia documentary series, After the Wars.

A Profile of Former Media Mogul Conrad Black

Jul. 27, 2010
Former media mogul Conrad Black, who in 2007 was sentenced to 6-and-a-half years in prison for siphoning off millions from the parent company of the Chicago Sun-Times, is free on bail.

Andy Shaw Evaluates the Blagojevich Trial's Closing Statements

Jul. 27, 2010
Sam Adam Jr. and Judge James Zagel ended yesterday's court proceedings in the corruption trial of Rod Blagojevich with a testy exchange. It revolved around what Adam could and could not say during his closing arguments. Zagel told Adam if he crossed the line, he'd be held in contempt.