Trucks are the subject of artist John Himmelfarb's recent obsession. We go under the viaduct and into the Chicago Cultural Center for a look at a convoy on canvas.

The City of Chicago announces a new initiative to invest in the CTA's aging infrastructure in an effort to upgrade the commuter experience and boost ridership. Ash-har Quraishi has the story. 

Should a 1,900 mile pipeline be built to transport oil sand petroleum from Canada to the United States?

She's arguably Chicago's hottest architect, and now she can add MacArthur genius grant recipient to her list of accolades. Jeanne Gang joins us.

Treating prostate cancer may make matters worse. The controversial author of Winning the Battle Against Prostate Cancer tells us why.

The first exhibit at a new museum in town showcases the visual arts as made by Chicago artists over the past 150 years.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney and daughter Liz spoke to a packed crowd at the Union League Club of Chicago Monday afternoon to discuss their best-selling political memoir. Ash-har Quraishi has the story.

Did we give financial analyst Terry Savage short shrift last week in favor of our interview with the prime minister of Zimbabwe?

President Barack Obama unveils a $3 trillion deficit reduction plan. But can he find a consensus in Congress? Carol Marin talks with two Illinois Congressmen about the proposal and more. 

It looks like a Chicago landmark is getting a new owner.

Chicago Bears Quarterback Jay Cutler was sacked six times in the frustrating 30 to 13 loss to the New Orleans Saints.

Former United States Senator Charles Percy died this weekend at the age of 91.

Former Senator Charles Percy died just one day before the 45th anniversary of his daughter's notorious murder in their Kenilworth home.

Plans were announced Monday to make the Chicago River the city’s next recreational frontier, with four new boathouses serving as anchors of the river’s future development. 

A survey by Development Counselors International, a marketing firm specializing in economic development and travel marketing, ranks Illinois the third worst state to do business in -- in the nation.