Jason DeSanto joins Carol Marin with a preview of what to expect in the first 2012 presidential debate.

Former Chicago Public Radio host Steve Edwards talks about his switch from broadcasting to a new gig at the University of Chicago.

Census figures show Chicago's downtown growing faster than any city in America.

On its 125th anniversary, we take you inside a very special exhibit at the Newberry Library showcasing 125 of its most prized possessions.

Eliza Fournier from the Chicago Botanic Garden joins us with tips to make your fall garden thrive.

Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is back home in Chicago, and has a critique of some recent Supreme Court rulings.

It's the start of a new U.S. Supreme Court term. We look at what some of this year's biggest cases could be. 

Experts say one of the deadliest cancers in Illinois doesn’t have to be. Ash-har Quraishi has the story.

The philosophy of Ayn Rand has made its way to the presidential campaign. The head of the Ayn Rand Institute joins us to talk about Rand's philosophy, and why he thinks it may hold the solution to America's economic woes.

Devin Hester's athleticism was on display in Dallas.

Diane Lane stars in Tennessee Williams' play, Sweet Bird of Youth. Hedy Weiss reviews this, and three more shows on Chicago stages.

Oops! To the Derrick Smith campaign’s credit, the flyer came with a thin, white, strip of adhesive paper to cover the glaring typo.

What should a 21st century city budget look like? Chicago's Inspector General has some ideas for the mayor. He joins us to discuss them.

Pulitzer Prize-winner Hedrick Smith examines the roots of American income inequality. 

There were doubts that it would survive, but the shrine and chapel dedicated to Mother Frances Cabrini has been refurbished and reopened. Eddie Arruza takes us inside the restored sacred landmark in Lincoln Park.