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50 Years of Sex Education

For more than 50 years, a school field trip to Hinsdale meant a lesson in the facts of life. We take a look at one of the first sexual education centers in the country, and how it's adapting to the changing needs of schools and students.

Jeff Pearlman on "Sweetness"

A shocking new biography about Walter Payton recently hit the shelves causing a huge controversy about the Chicago sports legend. We talk to the author about his revelations about Payton's alleged depression, suicidal tendencies, out-of-wedlock child, and abuse of painkillers.

National Hellenic Museum

We take a look at the new National Hellenic Museum in Greektown, which features a full-sized Trojan Horse, and a look at the role immigrants played in building Chicago on Arts Across Illinois.

Viewer Mail: 12/14

We asked if you think taxpayers should be footing the bill for disabled parking. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.

Chicago Gets Hefty Bill for Disabled Parking

City taxpayers are on the hook for more money to the company that leased the parking meters. We have more on the mayor's reaction, and why this may just be the tip of the iceberg. Paris Schutz reports.

Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin

It turns out that rats might not be such "rats" after all. Our science guy, Neil Shubin, talks about rat empathy and other stories on Scientific Chicago.

WFMT's 60th Birthday

Sixty years ago today, a Chicago radio station began broadcasting classical music and is still at it today. We pay a birthday tribute to our sister station, WFMT, on its 60th birthday.

Illinois Senate Votes on Tax Break Bills

At last, Illinois lawmakers voted Tuesday to give CME and Sears $100 million in combined tax breaks, as well as substantial tax breaks to the working poor.

Special Session in Springfield

Sears and the CME group are a step closer to getting their tax breaks. You might be too. We hear from two state senators who will vote on Tuesday.

Bears Alumni Club

The Bears get Tebowed! We recap Sunday's meltdown with former Bears offensive lineman, James "Big Cat" Williams.

WFMT's Day of Music

Radio station WFMT is celebrating its 60th anniversary of broadcasting classical music in Chicago. We talk to program director Peter Whorf about Tuesday's 10-hour "Day of Music" live broadcast celebration at the Chicago Cultural Center.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 12/09

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Weekend Events Around Town: 12/09-12/11

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

Robert Blagojevich on Brother's Sentence

Robert Blagojevich spoke to us by phone on Thursday. Read what the brother of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich had to say in our web-exclusive interview.

Analysis of What's Ahead for Blagojevich

From governor to federal inmate. In just over two months, Rod Blagojevich will transition to a dramatically different lifestyle.