A seemingly innocuous handshake has set off a worldwide controversy.

The Chicago Coalition for Mayor, a group of African-American leaders, has chosen Danny Davis as their candidate for Mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss reviews three shows currently on local stages.

America's Test Kitchen host Chris Kimball joins us to talk about the inspiration behind his latest book

Move over, swings and jungle gym -- public art is the new attraction at Chicago parks.

The election is over -- now the hard work begins. Namely, how to make up what could be a $15 billion budget shortfall.

WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us with the week's top business stories, including how the city of Chicago postponed its bond sale

Three decades ago, architect Harry Weese was fighting to save Chicago from urban blight.

It was a balance of offense and defense -- and passing and running -- that pushed the Bears past the winless Buffalo Bills.

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

In a close contest with Alexi Giannoulias, Republican Mark Kirk takes President Obama's former Senate seat.

The Chicago Teachers Union wants a more transparent process as they choose the next Chicago Public Schools chief.

His almost two years in the U.S.

Rhythm and motion blend in one of the nation's premier Latin dance ensembles.