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Remarkable Tower Restored

It was a center of innovation and commerce for 32 years. And then it went dark, unused for another 32 years. The SC Johnson Research Tower recently opened to the public for the first time ever following a major restoration. We revisit Eddie Arruza’s story.

Viewer Feedback: 6/12

We share what you had to say about Chicago's newly-signed pension reform bill and Jay Shefsky's profile on a local prairie painter when read some of our viewer feedback.

Judge to Rule on Fair Maps, Term Limits Amendments

Will a judge throw out the voter-led efforts to institute term limits on lawmakers and to change the state's redistricting process? Paris Schutz has latest. 

Richard Pryor, John Belushi and… Maya Angelou?

This skit is a reminder of how progressive Richard Pryor could be in pushing the boundaries of storytelling. It's also somewhat shocking by today's standards because of the provocative language used on network TV in the ‘70s.

Hillary Clinton Visits Chicago

Hillary Clinton comes to Chicago, and the former secretary of state sits down for an interview with Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Paris Schutz has the latest.

A.J. Baime on ‘The Arsenal of Democracy’

Chicago author A.J. Baime tells the story of the original Rosie the Riveter aircraft plant built by Ford to build the B-24 Liberator bomber.

Drew Sidora: The South Side's Rising Star

We sit down with Chicago native Drew Sidora about her journey to becoming a leading lady and what’s next in her career. 

Rare Plant Painter

Meet a Chicago artist on a personal crusade to paint and preserve 200 rare native plants. Jay Shefsky has her story.

Abstract Painter Morris Barazani

We revisit a story about a Chicago artist who has been painting since the 1940s and is just now getting his due.

Chicago Pension Law Exposes Rift in Public Unions

The public employees union AFSCME says it will sue to stop Chicago’s recently signed pension reform law. But not all unions agree with that stance. Paris Schutz has more on what’s behind the rift, and on how the city plans to pay for the new law.

Funding Chicago's Pensions

Gov. Pat Quinn signed the Chicago pension reform bill, but left it up to the city to decide how the deficit will be funded. We talk with city aldermen about their plans to find the funds.

State of Chicago Waterways

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Friends of the Chicago River are releasing 30,000 channel catfish into the Chicago River. 

Who is Julia Collins?

Julia Collins is a 31-year-old business consultant from Wilmette, Ill. and won 20 games straight on the game show Jeopardy. This makes her the top female player in the game's 50-year history. We sit down with Collins to chat about the Jeopardy experience, her winnings, and her example of female achievement.   

'Making the American Body' Author Talks Fitness History

Making the American Body author Jonathan Black gives us a look into the fitness industry and its impact on the American body consciousness.