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Ask Geoffrey: 1/19

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.

Viewer Mail: 1/19

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

7th District

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

Chicago City Council News

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.

Indefinite Detention

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.

Mental Health Issues Afflict Veterans

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.

Windy City Winters

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

Peter Smith

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.

Danc(e)volve

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

8th District

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

The Right to Protest

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

Jodi Kantor on The Obamas

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.

Internet Censorship

At midnight, some of the internet's most popular websites are shutting down to protest possible changes to anti-piracy laws. We take a closer look at the possible fallout.

Freezing Fat

Could harnessing the power of cold temperatures help shed flab and love handles? Ash-har Quraishi takes a look at the procedure of freezing fat.

Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin

Do you know someone with math anxiety? New research offers clues about what's happening in a brain that's anxious about math. Our science guy, Neil Shubin, has that story and more in Scientific Chicago.