Tonight, we hear about the heroic and historic journey of the "Freedom Riders." We hear from the filmmaker who documented the experiences

From Civil War manuscripts to baseball cards of the world champion Chicago Cubs, we look at some rare artifacts from The Newberry Library

Eliza Fournier is here from the Chicago Botanic Garden with tips on how to spice up your garden beds and keep the beauty blooming through

Defense attorneys for Rod Blagojevich filed a motion for a mistrial this morning, saying that the numerous objections from prosecutors du

Do fewer City Council committees mean big savings for taxpayers?

Whether you're a biking novice or a cycling pro, this new bike book is sure to give you some places to explore on two wheels.

The Emmy-Award winning Grannies on Safari are here to tell us about their new adventures.

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel releases his transition report calling for cuts in government spending, consolidation of departments and a reorg

Is Gov. Pat Quinn's next state budget playing fast and loose with numbers? That's what the Civic Federation is saying.

Today in court, jurors for the Blagojevich trial heard the infamous "f***ing golden" tape and more of the ex-Governor's alleged efforts t

Can chaos lead to happiness? A new book argues that we need -- and should embrace -- the rat race.

Former Blagojevich chief of staff John Harris remained on the stand Monday for cross-examination from the ex-Governor's defense.

A line of well-wishers thanked Mayor Daley for his 22 years in office today.

The "Home Alone" house is for sale.