Bikes geared for racetracks are making their way onto Chicago streets. We show you why more Chicagoans are riding without brakes.

Tonight, the Grant Park Music Festival begins its 75th season. We have a live performance from a group of singers from the Festival.

Eleven aldermen introduced an ordinance that would cap the city's potential Olympic liabilities at $500 million.

Elizabeth Brackett and her panel look at the possible consequences of the Illinois budget stalemate as the deadline looms.

Bernie Madoff was sentenced yesterday to 150 years in prison. We talk to the lawyer representing some of his local victims.

We show you what's old and new at the Brookfield Zoo as it prepares to celebrate 75 years.

Hedy Weiss reviews the highly recommended production of "Boleros for the Disenchanted," now on stage at The Goodman Theater.