Courtroom sketch artist Tom Gianni branches out into painting a three-panel fantasy mural for a suburban library. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

There is more fallout today from Presidential Chief of Staff Bill Daley's decision to step down. We have reaction from the mayor and Obama chief campaign strategist, David Axelrod.

In the wake of this weekend's fatal apartment fire on Lake Shore Drive, Elizabeth Brackett and her panel explore high-rise fire safety an

A $45 million federal homeland security grant was wasted by Cook County. The director of the County's Department of Homeland Security talks about the scandal and what's next.

It's the end of a culinary era in Chicago. Charlie Trotter is closing his acclaimed and influential restaurant.  We tell you what's behind his decision.

One man's diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome actually improved his marriage -- and he wrote a book all about it. He joins us.

A one-of-a-kind artist made his mark on Chicago. We tell the story of  H.C. Westermann, a combat veteran and artist who even has a connection to the Beatles.

After just one year as President Obama's Chief of Staff, Bill Daley steps down. We have the latest.

It's a first for Chicago -- all neighborhood libraries are now closed every Monday. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel talk about why, and if it could change.

CME is being investigated after client funds go missing at MF Global.

It's a big song and dance today for a brand new $17 million building for the Old Town School of Folk Music. We take a look inside, and see why the mayor and other local officials are singing its praises.

Star of the screen and stage, Idina Menzel, joins us to talk about her latest PBS Special, premiering exclusively on WTTW -- Idina Menzel LIVE: Barefoot at the Symphony.

Democrat: Mary Jane Theis, Aurelia Marie Pucinski, Joy Virginia Cunningham, Thomas Flannigan, John Tully, Tom Courtney; Republican: James Gerald Riley

Eddie Arruza and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

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