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Sequestration Looms in Washington

Billions of dollars in federal spending cuts loom if Congress does not reverse course by next week.  We have more on how the so call

Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Dramatic Rise and Fall

They've pleaded guilty to illegal use of campaign funds but do Jesse and Sandi Jackson deserve some measure of sympathy for their public service? We hear what some observers have to say.

Picasso and Chicago

Discovering the vast collection of Pablo Picasso's artwork here in Chicago.

A History Through Picture Postcards

How 20th century postcards helped Chicago define itself to the world.

Barefoot Running

A barefoot runner makes the case for leaving your shoes at home – even in the winter.

Viewer Feedback: 2/21

We hear what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Excerpt: "Naked Statistics"

Excerpt of "Naked Statistics" by Charlie Wheelan

Jacksons Plead Guilty to Illegally Spending Campaign Funds

Emotional moments in court today as Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife Sandi enter guilty pleas.  Prosecutors reveal more about the couple's elaborate scheme to enrich themselves. Paris Schutz has the latest.

Venture Capitalist Bruce Rauner

There's a new push to boost Chicago tourism with visions of glass cable car trams, luxury CTA cars to O'Hare and light shows bouncing off

2nd District Republican Primary

We hear from three Republican hopefuls looking to fill Jesse Jackson Jr.'s vacated seat.

Chicago Business News: 2/20

Naperville-based Office Max looks set to merge with Office Depot.

Nature Preserve Planned for North Side

It's been something of a dead zone for decades, but now the City of Chicago has plans to resurrect part of a North Side cemetery.  We'll tell you about the proposed West Ridge Nature Preserve.

Stripping the Dread from the Data

Dartmouth economics professor Charlie Wheelan joins us with a refresher on Stat 101.

Newt Gingrich in Chicago

Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich sits down for a conversation with David Axelrod at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics.  We see what he's been up to since his bid to be President.

2nd District Democratic Primary Part 2

We continue our 2nd Congressional District forums with more Democratic candidates vying for the seat.