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 Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on 2027 Budget, Historic Midterm Election New Survey Finds Support for Gunshot Detection System — and Concerns, as Chicago Changes Course on Pilot Program Transit Officials Outline ‘Significant Investment’ of $5B for 2027, Laying Groundwork for Major Changes Following the ‘Blue Tsunami,’ Republicans Look to Rebuild Party Power in Illinois Meet the 21 Members of Chicago’s First-Ever Fully Elected Board of Education Illinois Hemp Act Set to Ban Some THC Drinks Amid Pushback From Business Owners Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.