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Remembering Judy Baar Topinka

Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, who died at the age of 70, is remembered for her personality, beliefs, and sense of style. 

Chicago Tonight: Judy Baar Topinka - 2006

Judy Baar Topinka joins Phil Ponce for a one-on-one conversation about her campaign for governor and vision for Illinois. Democratic candidate, incumbent Gov. Rod Blagojevich, initially agreed to be a part of the program, but later canceled his appearance.

Wild Chicago: Judy Baar Topinka - 1997

Wild Chicago’s Will Clinger pays Illinois Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka an irreverent visit.

Chicago Tonight: At Home with Judy Baar Topinka - 2004

Illinois Treasurer and State Republican Party Chair Judy Baar Topinka invites Chicago Tonight’s Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano into her Riverside home for a tour of memorabilia, art, and a little accordion playing.

Chicago Sunday: Judy Baar Topinka - 2005

Judy Baar Topinka joins Phil Ponce in an episode of Chicago Sunday from June 5, 2005 to talk about the new state budget… and complains that it doesn’t make the proper pension payments.

Officials React to Topinka's Death

Officials react to Judy Baar Topinka's death.

Judy Baar Topinka Dies

Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka died at age 70 after suffering a stroke.

University of Chicago Touts Park Restoration in Obama Library Bid

The University of Chicago and UIC are going head to head in the race to land the Obama Presidential Library. Final submissions are due to the Obama Foundation Thursday.

 

Web Exclusive Ask Geoffrey

Geoffrey Baer answers your questions about visiting local museums for free, camels in Chicago, and how to get to Remittance Drive in this web exclusive edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Final Pitches for Obama Library Due Thursday

The University of Chicago and the University of Illinois-Chicago are going head to head on their plans to lure the Obama Presidential Library and Museum to Chicago.

More CPS Freshmen Earn College Degrees

A new report updates the percentage of Chicago Public Schools' ninth-graders who will graduate from college by the time they turn 25.

60 Years of Sculpture with Richard Hunt

We visit the Chicago Cultural Center and the MCA to discover the steel sculptures of Chicago's internationally acclaimed sculptor Richard Hunt.

Winter Gardening Tips

The holiday season is upon us which means a rundown of winter planting and festive decor with Eliza Fournier from the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Aldermen Favor Ethanol Gas Proposal

Chicago may soon require many gas stations to sell gas with a higher blend of ethanol.

State Sen. Biss on Secure Choice Savings Program

State Sen. Daniel Biss discusses a new workplace retirement program that was just approved in Springfield and will impact 2.5 million Illinois workers.