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May. 13, 2009

University of Chicago constitutional law professor Geoffrey Stone gives us the low down on how local people and issues are playing into the choice to replace U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter. And, we meet a man who prides himself on his dance skills and teaching others the love of dance.

Young and Old Celebrate National Tap Day

May. 13, 2009
This Saturday if you're in the mood to see a little shim-sham and step, shuffle, hop head on over to the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood. Tap dancers from Chicago and all over will perform at the National Tap Day Festival.

Lucia Mauro's Dance Reviews

May. 13, 2009
The upcoming performances of two dance companies take their inspiration from history but the works are definitely not dated.

A Chicagoan Could Replace Retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter

May. 13, 2009
Today, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments in a case where a family sued their condo association for restricting their religious rights.

Chicago Woman Starts Life Anew Post-Prison

May. 13, 2009
Some 3,800 women are released from Illinois state prison each year, usually with only the clothes they are wearing. Kimberly Head is one of those women.

Report Examines True Identity of Single Mothers

May. 13, 2009
A new study is unveiling the single mother's true identity a growing population of white women living in the suburbs. Single mothers are the head of nearly 10 million homes in America, according to the report, "Valuing Working Mothers: The Future of Our Communities."

Tagging Along for the World's Largest Scavenger Hunt

May. 13, 2009
Every May the world's largest scavenger hunt takes place at the University of Chicago. Undergrads, and even some alumni embark on a four-day journey, gathering, constructing and performing hundreds of items. Matthew Long-Middleton has this audio postcard from the event.Music Button: Mr.