The U.S. Supreme Court deals a major blow to the City of Chicago.

Our state's underfunded pension fund is a ticking time bomb just waiting to explode.

Chef Rick Bayless tells us what was cooking in Washington, D.C.

When he's not playing French horn with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, he has a rather unusual hobby.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: A New Trier honor student is jailed in a hit-and-run case; Cook County Board Preside

Elizabeth Brackett sits down with award-winning sports columnist and best-selling author Mitch Albom.

We talk to the runners-up in the gubernatorial primary, State Comptroller Dan Hynes and Republican State Sen.

Sam Adam, Jr.

A tragic personal loss leads to an unusual scholarship program that's more about mentoring than money.

We asked if you'd like to hear from House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton about the budget process.

Elizabeth Brackett reports on the visit to Chicago of General David Petraeus.

We meet one Chicago woman who became the domino that allowed eight people to get a life-saving kidney.

As the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico worsens, environmental groups around the country are standing by to help.

A number of students are learning the cha-cha and a lot more, thanks to an innovative public school program.

The Roberto Clemente Wildcat Robotics Team, The Robocats,