Politics Osama Bin Laden: A Biography WTTW News | February 16, 2010, 7:00 pm How did Osama Bin Laden go from shy son of a wealthy Saudi businessman to the most wanted terrorist in the world? We find out when we take a look at a new book by DePaul University history professor Thomas Mockaitis. Osama bin Laden: A Biography Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Stories Pritzker Says Chicago Bears Stadium Legislation Could Be Voted on in Fall Veto Session Pat Hynes on Winning Cook County Assessor Race, Easing Tax Burdens ‘A Long Time Coming’: CTU President Stacy Davis Gates on Historic School Board Election Welch Will Not Seek New Term as Speaker After 26 House Democrats Call for Change US House Winners From Illinois on Midterms, Legacy and Making Change in Washington Jessica Biggs on Being Elected CPS Board President, Vision for the District Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.