A new Chicago ward map gets City Council approval. But some aldermen are crying foul over the new boundaries. We get the latest on the map maneuvering at City Hall.

President Obama's longtime political strategist will head a new Institute of Politics at The University of Chicago. Elizabeth Brackett talks with David Axelrod about this new project, and the presidential campaign.

The daughter of a high-ranking Chinese government official has written an autobiography about her family's struggle for survival during the Cultural Revolution. Her story has now been made into a documentary. We talk with Chicagoan Jian Ping.

The Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette is one of seven of its kind in the world, and the only temple in the United States.

We asked what you thought about the Stop Online Piracy Act and if it's an appropriate tool to fight piracy.

Democratic: Jacques A. Conway, Danny K. Davis; no Republican candidates

The Chicago City Council passes controversial rules to deal with protests to the upcoming G-8/NATO summits in Chicago. Paris Schutz reports on the circus-like atmosphere at City Hall.

How far can the government go to fight the war on terror? Carol Marin and her guests tackle contentious legislation that seemingly allows the indefinite detention without trial of terror suspects -- even if they are U.S. citizens.

A new generation of veterans is returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. We hear from two professionals who are helping with the transition from soldier to civilian.

It was the blizzard of the century when the century was still young.

ssayist and popular Minnesota Public Radio contributor Peter Smith grew up here in the 1950s. He joins us to talk about his new book of wry essays.

A chance to dance; we take a look at Hubbard Street Dance Company's effort to boost homegrown talent.

Democratic: Raja Krishnamoorthi, Tammy Duckworth; Republican: Richard Evans, Joe Walsh, Robert Gregory Canfield

Protesters are turning up the heat on Chicago, even as the Mayor and Police Chief cool down restrictions for the G-8/NATO summits.

Michelle Obama turns 48 today. What's life like for the first lady? A controversial new book chronicles her life in the White House. Author Jodi Kantor talks about The Obamas.