Phil Ponce sits down with world-renowned chef Rick Bayless to talk about his newest restaurant, Xoco.

A new news organization is forming in Chicago that will, among other things, produce local content for the New York Times. We talk to the group's editor and learn about the prominent role WTTW will also play in the group.

A local youth movement goes worldwide in its attempts to turn religious diversity into religious cooperation. We talk to the group's founder, who is one of President Obama's advisers on faith. Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation Interfaith Youth Core

Chicago's known as a foodie's paradise. Madeline Nusser of Time Out Chicago tells us about some new restaurants and their adventurous chefs. Rootstock Chickpea Jam Old Town Social One Sixtyblue

The printed newspaper may be approaching extinction, but there still seems to be an endless variety of magazines. We visit what could be Chicago's best-stocked magazine stand.

Virtuoso performer Robert Gruca treats us to the seductive sounds of the Spanish classical guitar. Robert Gruca's upcoming performances

Fashion Focus Chicago, which showcases Chicago's burgeoning fashion scene, kicks off this week. We get a preview with the city's fashion guru Melissa Gamble, plus two local designers who will be showcasing their work on the runway. Elda de la Rosa Couture Abigail Glaum-Lathbury

One photographer calls the Calumet region of northwest Indiana a "bewilderingly complex" yet "visually striking 'American place.'" We talk to the man behind the new book The Calumet Region: An American Place. The Calumet Portfolio by Gary Cialdella

Since opening its doors in 1969, Misericordia has had only one director. We catch up with Sister Rosemary Connelly as she celebrates some professional milestones.

Jay Cutler's last gasp attempt falls short. Former Bears quarterback Bobby Douglass joins us to recap last night's prime-time heartbreaking loss to the Falcons.

Phil Ponce shares some thoughts about our fascination with Balloon Boy.

Moviemakers love the world beneath the streets of Chicago. But Geoffrey Baer takes us to some subterranean spaces that even Hollywood hasn't discovered. We have the conclusion of his series "Under Chicago."

Madeleine Nusser of Time Out Chicago magazine joins us with recommendations for a film-filled weekend.

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail, including why Prevention magazine says microwave popcorn is one of the foods that should never cross your lips.

Grab your lawn chair and some good walking shoes. We are going on a "theatre-hike" at the Morton Arboretum.

Finding a job is never easy in a recession, especially when you've just gotten out of prison. We meet some ex-offenders who have managed to land on their feet with the help of two local organizations. Cleanslate Safer Foundation St. Leonard's Ministries