Led by Prime Minister David Cameron, the United Kingdom runs NATO’s second largest military.

Dramatic developments in the war-torn country are complicating NATO’s already precarious plans for withdrawal.

Oakbrook-based McDonald's gets a new CEO.

For President Barack Obama, hosting the NATO summit in his hometown of Chicago is an opportunity to boost his diplomatic credentials during his re-election campaign.

Find out how the Chicago Housing Authority is recalibrating its plan for transformation from the organization’s CEO.

Architect Michael Graves changed American cities in the 1980s and designed thousands of products for Target. Then, a mysterious illness paralyzed him and gave his career new purpose. We preview Geoffrey Baer's new Graves documentary.

Is it reverse discrimination when a black family buys from black businesses only?

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed poorly received ordinances in an attempt to thwart protests, which included soaring fines for protesters. 

Andy Thayer is no stranger to controversy. He’s had a key role in organizing protests in Chicago.

Germany led talks of economic reforms and bailouts in the European Union this past year.

France has been a reluctant partner in the NATO mission in Afghanistan.

Turkey serves as the eastern anchor in the NATO alliance, sharing a border with non-member states such as Syria, Iraq and Iran.

Greece went bankrupt last year, highlighting decades of central government mismanagement.

One of NATO’s harshest critics is President-elect Vladimir Putin, Russia’s longtime leader, who was just voted in to a third term.

This year, NATO grabbed headlines for its active intervention in Libya, a non-member state in North Africa.