According to Forbes magazine, Chicago is the nation's third most miserable city in the country. The announcement has elicited some strong reactions throughout the Windy City. Carol Marin sits down with two columnists who have outspoken opinions on the matter.

We visit a photography exhibit at Chicago's DuSable Museum of African American History that explores the plight of black farmers in America.

On the eve of 16th president's 200th birthday, we go "Looking for Lincoln" with the author of a new book that sheds light on his evolving legacy.

We meet two young, rising stars in the classical music world, who will perform live in our studio. Matt Lipman & Clayton Penmore-Whitmore

We preview John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with Saul Alinsky biographer Sanford Horwitt. Known as the father of community organizing, Alinsky had a major influence on President Barack Obama.

In tonight's edition of "Ask Geoffrey," Geoffrey Baer reveals a hidden fact about the maker a popular confection in addition to other historic Chicago trivia.

John sits down with Saul Alinsky biographer Sanford Horwitt. Alinsky was known as the father of modern community organizing and was an early influence on Barack Obama, especially when the president was a community organizer here in Chicago in the 1980's.

Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on the damage to Holy Name Cathedral from the three-alarm fire early this morning.

Sun-Times Theater Critic Hedy Weiss calls the Goodman Theatre's Desire Under the Elms "blistering and powerful." She sits down with the star Brian Dennehy and director Robert Falls.

Longtime radio personality Ed Schwartz died today. We go into our vault for a vintage interview with the broadcaster who came to be known as "Chicago Ed."

American baritone Mark Delavan talks about his current roles at Lyric Opera and performs live in our studio.

Still steaming over what you believe was an undeserved parking ticket? Chicago's self-proclaimed "Parking Ticket Geek" tells us how to beat those fines.

The writings of civil rights pioneer Ida B. Wells are published in a new book, "Ida In Her Own Words: The Timeless Writings of Ida B. Wells from 1893." Michelle Duster, author and great-granddaughter of journalist and social activist Ida B. Wells joins us. Ida B. Wells Products

Pulitzer-Prize winning author John Updike died Tuesday. We take a look back at John Callaway's 2006 Friday Night interview with the literary giant.

On the Artbeat, we meet an up-and-coming, local comic book artist, whose work has taken her around the world. Christian Farr goes one-on-one with artist Ashley Woods finds out what makes her unique in her industry. Ashley Woods' Blog and Gallery Millennia War Comic Book Website

We take a historical ride through local neighborhoods with Chicago expert, Ann Durkin Keating as she talks about some of the areas featured in her newest book "Chicago Neighborhoods and Suburbs: A Historical Guide."