The trial of Springfield powerbroker William Cellini begins.

Can the doctor-patient relationship be improved? One generous donor thinks so, giving the University of Chicago Medical Center $42 million to figure out how. We talk with the people at U of C, at the center of the story.

It was THE catastrophe that transformed Chicago. As we approach the 140th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, Eddie Arruza shows us some of the artifacts that were pulled from the debris.

Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita joins us to talk about his new book, Forever a Blackhawk, and the start of the new hockey season.

Cook County continues searching for ways to reduce its budget deficit. It's also found efficiencies with the city of Chicago that could mean millions of dollars in savings. Ash-har Quraishi has the details of today's announcement and a proposal to merge two county departments.

A small group in the Loop protested against Wall Street's so-called corporate greed today. Meanwhile, it's another extremely volatile day for the markets. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel look at the economy, and talk about whether or not we're inching closer to a double-dip recession.

Home prices are down in every Chicago neighborhood and suburb. We show you which areas have been hit the hardest in this down economy.

We take a look -- and go for a ride -- in what could be the future of transportation: hybrid electric and completely electric cars.

World-renowned Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns joins us to discuss his life and celebrated career.

Tonight is the final installment of Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's documentary, PROHIBITION. While you're learning about those dry days, no need to keep dry yourself. Alpana Singh has some timely cocktail recommendations on tonight's edition of Ask Alpana.

Crime is down in Chicago under new Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy. At least that's what the city says. Should the numbers be believed? Carol Marin talks with Chicago's top cop about this and more.

Will customers revolt over new bank fees?

Both Devin Hester and Matt Forte broke records as the Bears took out the Panthers.

Felicia Fields and Nora Dunn talk about dressing for success in a stage show about the connection between clothing and memories.

We hear what you had to say about Critical Mass and urban cycling when we read some of our viewer mail.