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A Love Story Born from Adversity

When Juanita met Antonio at a nursing home, he was recovering from a gunshot wound that left him in a wheelchair. Sixteen years later, he's an accomplished painter and she is the love of his life. Jay Shefsky has this remarkable love story.

Nathan Gunn

Nathan Gunn is an international opera star who lives in downstate Illinois. He joins us for a performance and discussion of his role in The Barber of Seville, currently at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Watch a web extra performance and read an interview with Jeffrey Magee, Director of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's School of Music, about Gunn's impact on the college's music program.

A Hollywood Alternative

An upcoming art exhibition promises to be a fascinating look at film history and African-American history.

Report Released on Koschman Death

Cook County Special Prosecutor Dan Webb's previously sealed 162-page report on David Koschman's death was released today. We have the latest on how law enforcement handled the investigation. Carol Marin joins us, along with fellow Chicago Sun-Times reporters Chris Fusco and Tim Novak. Read the full report.

Dennis Hastert

Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, joins us. View a timeline of his career.

Stock Market

We have the latest details and analysis on the stock market.

Elder Portraits

Arlene Marks stopped painting several years before she moved into assisted living. But when she arrived, she found new inspiration. We revisit Jay Shefsky's profile of a suburban artist rediscovering her art and painting charming portraits of her neighbors. Read an article and view a slideshow.

Fred Rogers, Artist (and Superhero)

Fred Rogers was a friend to every child -- he was also an artist and a brave citizen.

Seal on Koschman Death Report Lifted

Special Prosecutor Dan Webb announced today that his special report on the death of David Koschman will be released tomorrow after a temporary seal was lifted. Carol Marin has the details.

GOP Gubernatorial Candidates React to Explosive Allegations

Republican candidates Dan Rutherford and Bruce Rauner react to explosive allegations in the Illinois governor's race. Paris Schutz has the story. Watch a web extra video.

Preckwinkle’s Major Renovation Projects for 2014

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joins us to talk about the board's proposed forest reserve restoration project and upcoming plans for 2014. Read an article.

Chiropractic Neck Manipulations

Can neck manipulations done by chiropractors lead to strokes? An article published in The Washington Post examines this risk. We discuss the issue. Read an interview.

The NextGen of Chicago Tech Startups

Chicago is growing as a tech hub but industry insiders say the old model of venture capitalists investing in startups needs a reworking. We talk with two major players of the city’s tech scene who tell us why Chicago needs a new mindset to move forward. View a slideshow and read an interview.

Chicago's Housing Market

We talk with real estate guru Dennis Rodkin about the status of Chicago’s housing market. View a graph on the local housing market.