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What's life really like behind prison walls? We hear from a photographer whose pictures documented the Illinois correctional system for 10 years to find out what he discovered about life behind bars.

A master class from a Maestro. Leonard Bernstein's finest works are brought to life in a one-man show, one of three one-person plays reviewed by Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss.

A one-time funeral director talks about his greatest undertaking -- giving life to paintings of a spiritual world.

An injury to Jay Cutler puts his season in peril and the Bears' playoff hopes in jeopardy. We recap his brilliant performance, and assess what happens now on our Bears Alumni Club.

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

He broke the color barrier in Chicago baseball and was the first black-Latino in the Major Leagues. Now White Sox star Minnie Minoso is up for the baseball Hall of Fame. We examine his credentials.

An intersection on the Far North Side marks an important piece of Chicago history.  Geoffrey Baer reveals the big significance of a small hidden plaque in this week’s edition of Ask Geoffrey.

The genius of Jackie Wilson is resurrected at the new home of Black Ensemble Theater.  We hear from the founder of the theater about 35 years of performances -- and building for the future.

A political powerhouse is remembered when actress Holland Taylor portrays the late Texas governor Ann Richards. The Emmy winner discusses what attracted her to this charismatic character.

America's Test Kitchen host and Cook's Illustrated magazine editor in chief Christopher Kimball is here with his latest creation--a 900-page cookbook!

In the wake of the Penn State scandal, we talk about whistle-blowing on child sex abuse in Illinois, and possible ramifications that could result.

We meet the man behind the volunteer organization that beautifies the darkest areas of Chicago.

Check Please! host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh joins us to discuss her recommendations for beer, wine, and spirits in this week's edition of Ask Alpana.

It was an exciting win for the Bears over division rival, Detroit Lions. We break down the action with former Bear, Robin Earl, on this week's edition of Bears Alumni Club.

Chicago architect Jeanne Gang recently won a MacArthur Genius grant. Gang is the subject of a new, in-depth profile airing nationally on PBS: Jeanne Gang: The Sky's the Limit.