Marimba music fills a South Side church and creates opportunities for young musicians. We have the story.

We asked you what steps the Bears should take for a successful 2012 season. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.

And they're off. After the first hurdle, it's Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum neck and neck.

A new study examines the lives of Chicago's richest 1 percent. We explore how they spend their money and the issues they hold dear.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel touts ComEd's $2.6 billion investment in the new smart grid as good for the economy and good for consumers.

It's one business that has done well through the economic downturn.

There was no white Christmas for Chicago this year. So will it ever snow? We examine this winter's mild weather.

Maggie Babiarz came to Chicago alone at age 16 from a small village in the Polish highlands. Today, she leads the Megitza Quartet, a Chicago band that plays an energetic mash-up of traditional and original music from eastern and southern Europe. Jay Shefsky has the story.

It's the final countdown for GOP presidential hopefuls in Iowa. Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum lead the pack.

Jerry Angelo is fired as General Manager of the Bears. We have the latest from Halas Hall and where the team goes from here, after a disappointing 8-8 season.

A new Illinois law makes it illegal to throw out most of your old electronics. Jay Shefsky tries to get rid of an outdated computer, as he finds out what everyone needs to know about recycling electronics.

Chicago protesters file for permits to demonstrate against the G-8/NATO summits. But some of the "temporary" rules appear to be permanent. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Chicago was once a "meat and potatoes" town. Now it's home to some of the world's finest restaurants. We talk with the authors of a new book celebrating Chicago's classic restaurants.

For more than 50 years, a school field trip to Hinsdale meant a lesson in the facts of life. We take a look at one of the first sexual education centers in the country, and how it's adapting to the changing needs of schools and students.

Our recent story about Maurice Lenell cookies brought back some sweet memories for many of our viewers.