Security plans for the Chicago NATO summit could shut down South Shore rail lines and freeways during the two-day event.

We take a look at the Bus Rapid Transit system in Mexico City, which some Chicago transportation officials say could serve as a model for the Windy City.

Attendance is down, but the value of Chicago's baseball teams is going up.

A local Mexican art museum with works from around the world celebrates its 25th anniversary. The founder joins us with details.

A rough and tumble game from the 1970s is seeing a resurgence. Women's roller derby is back, and this time it's a serious sport.

At an appeal hearing Tuesday, Chicago officials stood by their decision to deny protesters a permit to march through the Loop on the first day of the NATO summit.

In suburban Lake Forest, questions surround the deaths of three teenagers -- all of them apparent suicides.

A new study ranks Chicago 17th in the country for social media savvy. What is the Emanuel administration doing to boost the city's standing?

It's been called the Superbowl of Smarts. We show you a robot battle that pits brains over braun. Ash-har Quraishi takes a look at the FIRST Robotics Competition.

More and more people are choosing to live alone. The author of a new book that tries to answer why is here to talk about the increasing popularity of going solo.

Master Sommelier and Check Please! host Alpana Singh is here to answer your questions about wine, beer and spirits.

The health care law is put to the test at the U.S. Supreme Court. We get a preview of what's at stake.

Esther Cepeda's column sheds light on women's health care issues. Phil Ponce talks to Cepeda in a web-exclusive interview.

Homicides are up in Chicago this year, but the Mayor and Police Superintendent claim they are making progress in combating gang violence. Paris Schutz has the story.

Lovers of used and rare books are mourning the impending loss of a celebrated and unusual neighborhood bookstore. Jay Shefsky has the story.