Geoffrey Baer fills us in on the shrewd political move, in 1818, that kept Chicago in Illinois, instead of Wisconsin. Curtiss Candy Co. Illinois v. Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb

Time Out Chicago's kids editor tells us about the current production at the Chicago Children's Theater, plus other events this weekend just for kids.

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

Some Iraq war veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder are being treated with a 3-D war simulator, the first of its kind in Illinois. We see how it works and how it's helping. The Vet Center at Alexian Brothers Medical Center Campus

On the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street, we revisit our 2007 visit with one of its biggest stars: Elmo!

It was a long day for Jay Cutler and Bears fans yesterday. Former tight end Dustin Lyman joins us on the Bears Alumni Club to sort through the carnage.

We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

Elizabeth Brackett sits down with author and sports columnist Mitch Albom to talk about his new book, Have a Little Faith.

She plays the foul-mouthed wife of Larry David's manager on HBO's hit comedy. We talk with Susie Essman about her now-iconic role and her new book, What Would Susie Say? Information about Susie Essman's Zanies performances

We get a preview of Elizabeth Brackett's Friday Night Show interview with bestselling author Mitch Albom.

Have you ever been to Cherry, Illinois? Geoffrey Baer tells us what horrific event occurred in that tiny town 100 years ago this month in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Why were six African-American students turned away from a popular Division Street bar? Was it discrimination? We take a look at the brewing controversy.

The Art Institute marks the passing of legendary photographer Irving Penn with an exhibition of his work. We take a look.

Ralph Frese has built hundreds of canoes by hand, including giant ones to cross Lake Michigan. He's a fourth generation blacksmith. He's also an activist, naturalist, collector and businessman, and he takes us to his favorite local spot for autumn canoeing. Chicagoland Canoe Base

A singer with Chicago roots is delighting audiences at Lyric Opera in its production of Ernani. Sondra Radvanovsky is here to perform and tell us about her dramatic season.

One of the largest city models in the world is currently on display downtown. The story of how it was made is as remarkable as the model itself.