A 1955 building now stands in the middle of a huge construction site in Lincoln Park. We find out why people are taking such care to protect it in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

A new free e-book provides a fresh perspective on the city's dozens of neighborhoods, from Bronzeville to Hegewisch. We talk with author Alan Solomon about Explore Chicago: Eat, Play, Love Our Neighborhoods. Download Eat, Play, Love Our Neighborhoods

From Pablo Picasso to Old Masters and contemporary works -- seven centuries of art from a celebrated private collection go on public view at the Art Institute. We take a look inside the exhibit. Find out more about the Gray Collection

It's an innovative campaign to end the gruesome practice of dogfighting. Eddie Arruza tells us about an outreach effort that's changing hearts and minds about the so-called bully breeds of dogs.

Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss reviews three shows currently on local stages.

America's Test Kitchen host Chris Kimball joins us to talk about the inspiration behind his latest book Fannie's Last Supper.

Move over, swings and jungle gym -- public art is the new attraction at Chicago parks. We show you where to find the most unique sculptures, mosaics, and even musical instruments. Chicago Public Art Group List of parks/artists in the piece: Commercial Club -- Henri Marquet and Phil Schuster Skinner Park -- Phil Schuster Mt Greenwood -- James Brenner and Todd Osborne 40th and Michigan (Donnelly Center) -- Mitchell Caton, Calvin Jones, and Marcus Akinlana

Three decades ago, architect Harry Weese was fighting to save Chicago from urban blight. He gave the city some of its most famous buildings...and then was almost forgotten. We look at the great work and troubled life of Harry Weese. Newly released book: The Architecture of Harry Weese by Robert Bruegmann and Kathleen Murphy Skolnik Upcoming events related to the book:

It was a balance of offense and defense -- and passing and running -- that pushed the Bears past the winless Buffalo Bills. Brian Baschnagel talks about the victory on this week's edition of the Bears Alumni Club.

In a close contest with Alexi Giannoulias, Republican Mark Kirk takes President Obama's former Senate seat. Meanwhile, Republican congressional candidates score impressive victories in the suburbs, but Democrats maintain control of the Illinois House and Senate as they return immediately to Springfield to tackle the $13 billion budget deficit. Toni Preckwinkle wins big in the race for Cook County Board President, and Independent Forrest Claypool fails to beat Democratic Party heavyweight Joe Berrios for Cook County Assessor. In sports, the Bears are back from their bye week.

What happened to the Chagall windows at the Art Institute of Chicago? Geoffrey Baer has the answer to this and other viewer questions, in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Rhythm and motion blend in one of the nation's premier Latin dance ensembles. We talk with the artistic director of Ballet Hispanico. Dance Chicago

More than a century ago, America's deadliest building fire killed more than 600 at Chicago's Iroquois Theatre. Tomorrow, a memorial to the victims will be re-dedicated at City Hall. We tell you about the fire that could have been prevented.

The mass exodus of African Americans from the south known as the Great Migration was one of the largest movements of people in American history. It is also the subject of a new book by author and Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson. She joins us to talk about her book and much more. The Warmth of Other Suns

More than a hundred musicians sat for portraits and shared their feelings about their art in a new book, Their Love of Music. We talk with the photographer, Steve Azzato, and see more from his book. For more on the book

You can't buy Marigold margarine or the Chicago Daily News anymore, but you can still see ads for these and other long-gone products and businesses on walls all over town. Geoffrey Baer brings us a revealing look at Chicago's "ghost signs." Find out more about Chicago's ghost signs and where you can see them