An irreverent and entertaining look at the U.S. Presidents -- all 44 of them.
A Chicago family leads their community to convert an illegal garbage dump into Eden Place: a three-acre nature center for their struggling South Side neighborhood. Jay Shefsky has the remarkable story.
Former Chicago Public Radio host Steve Edwards talks about his switch from broadcasting to a new gig at the University of Chicago.
On its 125th anniversary, we take you inside a very special exhibit at the Newberry Library showcasing 125 of its most prized possessions.
Devin Hester's athleticism was on display in Dallas. James "Big Cat" Williams joins us to break down the Bears' third win of the season.
Diane Lane stars in Tennessee Williams' play, Sweet Bird of Youth. Hedy Weiss reviews this, and three more shows on Chicago stages.
There were doubts that it would survive, but the shrine and chapel dedicated to Mother Frances Cabrini has been refurbished and reopened. Eddie Arruza takes us inside the restored sacred landmark in Lincoln Park.
Former White Sox manager and three-time World Series Champion Tony La Russa joins us to talk about his life, career and new book.
Chicago had a cow in the summer of 1999 with the Cows on Parade art event, but where are the cows now? Geoffrey Baer finds the remaining cattle in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!
The Gidwitz Hall of Birds at the Field Museum gets a makeover. The museum’s Associate Curator of Birds joins us to talk about the updates and additions.
For trauma victims, surviving an attack or disease can seem like the whole battle. But author Laurence Gonzales says “ongoing survival requires relentless attention.”
Chicago's very own shipwreck lies just a few hundred yards off Lake Shore Drive in Hyde Park. Swimmer Greg Lane wants to create an underwater sanctuary with views of the wreck and the limestone shoal that caused the steamship's demise.
One of the foremost oboe players on the planet joins us. Alex Klein tells us what brings him to Chicago from Brazil -- and how he manages the affliction that threatened his career.
"Moon River" singer Andy Williams died at age 84. We take a look back at a 2000 episode of Wild Chicago featuring the late singer in Branson, Missouri.
It's not the Olympics, but it's close. We see how a small pocket of DuPage County is preparing for an onslaught of fans and international media as the 2012 Ryder Cup kicks off at Medinah Country Club.
 

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