At 25 years old, Ilya Sheyman is just old enough to run for Congress. But he’s made a big impression in a short amount of time.

The mayor wants to save money by putting fewer firefighters on a truck,  but firefighters say that would compromise safety. Eli

Children's Memorial Hospital is considering starting a clinic to serve kids who feel they were born the wrong gender. We talk with a doctor at the hospital who's pushing for this to happen.

Some familiar faces have been excluded from Chicago Magazine's list of the 100 Most Powerful Chicagoans. The magazine's executive editor tells us why.

Boxed wine, hangovers and mystery champagnes. Check Please! Host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh answers your questions live on our show. Then, cozy up to your computer with your favorite cocktail and join us for a live online chat during and after the segment!

There were some unusual laws in what used to be a Christian Utopia, but is now Zion, Illinois.

The James Beard Foundation has whet the appetite of several Chicago eateries. The Foundation, which gives the culinary equivalent of the Oscars, is naming its semifinalists for this year's awards.

Duckworth is a war veteran, who lost both her legs in combat as a helicopter pilot. But her resulting disabilities didn’t impede her public service work; and she says she wants to continue to advocate for the people. She is running for the Democratic nomination in the 10th District against Raja Krishnamoorthi.

Public outcry is growing over plans to shut down or shake up 16 Chicago Public Schools. Elizabeth Brackett has more on a day of protest. Then, Carol Marin talks with leaders from CPS and the Teachers Union.

Raja Krishnamoorthi’s resume is undeniably impressive. He has degrees in engineering and law from Princeton and Harvard Universities, respectively. Now, he's running for the Democratic nomination for the 8th District against Tammy Duckworth.

After more than two years in the news business, the Chicago News Cooperative is calling it quits -- for now.

Was a butcher to blame for a backup in the Chicago River?

Chicago's 5th Annual Restaurant week is in full swing. We tell you what's behind the event, and where you can go for a special meal.

We asked what you thought about Noble Street Charter Schools charging students fines for minor infractions.

Carol Marin and her panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.