Two new inspired productions are coming to a PBS station near you.

One day before the president comes to town for a series of re-election fundraisers, he lays out his plan for deficit reduction.

The premiere hospital on the South Side, the University of Chicago Medical Center, does not have an Adult Level 1 Trauma Center.

We talk with the author of a new book that showcases a collection of essays that highlight the long-lasting impact of fathers in or out o

On the Artbeat, we look into the "hands-on" approach of American artist John Marin, and find out how painter Georgia O'Keefe was instrume

Gas prices are rising, but is there any relief in sight?

Chicago is losing Batman but local suburb Plano is inheriting the "Man of Steel." WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to talk about

The Civil War began 150 years ago today and the young metropolis of Chicago played many roles in the conflict.

Harry Volkman spent 55 years on the air forecasting Chicago's ever-changing weather.

On the Artbeat, enter the surreal world of Gertrude Abercrombie -- a visionary Chicago painter who impressed both art critics and some of

As budget talks draw to a close for now, it will be a busy week for the president as he begins his re-election bid with major fundraising

A new law that is supposed to level the playing field for Illinois businesses has one company moving to Wisconsin.

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel-backed candidates win big in Tuesday's aldermanic run

The Chicago City Council will be getting many new members next month but what's on the mind of some veteran aldermen?