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We asked what you thought about Chicago Public libraries being closed on Mondays. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County

Democrat: Dorothy Brown, Rick Munoz; There are no Republican candidates.

Presidential Politics

President Obama is back in Chicago, raising big bucks for his reelection campaign -- while GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney solidifies his lea

Stephanie Zimmermann on E-Mail Scams

Chicago Sun-Times' "Fixer" columnist Stephanie Zimmermann posed as Jan Brady in an attempt to scam an e-mail scammer. She tells us what she uncovered.

Job Retraining Program

Eddie Arruza reports on an innovative program at Chicago Career Tech that's retraining an older work force for a 21st century job market.

2011: The Year in Astronomy

2011 marked the year the U.S. Space Shuttle program came to an end, but NASA's unmanned exploration of space remained at full throttle. We look at some of last year's astronomical achievements and what scientists are eyeing in the year ahead.

MWF Seeking BFF

A woman moves to Chicago with her boyfriend and gets married. But something was missing from her life: a best friend. We find out about Rachel Bertsche's journey to find a friend.

Courtroom Sketch Artist Tom Gianni Takes on New Project

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

Reaction to Bill Daley Stepping Down

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.

High-Rise Fire Safety

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

County Security

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.

Charlie Trotter Closing Chicago Restaurant

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.

Best Practices: How Asperger’s Changed a Marriage

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

H.C. Westermann

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.

Bill Daley Resigns

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