We learn about a group that helps the mentally ill lead better lives. Thresholds

We talk to the local publisher of DownBeat Magazine as it celebrates 75 years of jazz, blues and beyond. DownBeat Magazine DownBeat - The Great Jazz Interviews

We hear about a creative music program that is truly giving the homeless something to sing about. Harmony, Hope & Healing

Legendary Harlem Globetrotter Curly Neal joins us to talk about the historic basketball club and its Chicago roots. See the Harlem Globetrotters

We learn about the Chicago roots of one of the North Pole's most famous residents.

Songwriter and Palatine native Andrew Ripp performs in studio. Watch Andrew Ripp perform "Dresden Wine"

Actor Tony Curtis played sax in the sexy comedy Some Like it Hot. He shares his memories of playing opposite Marilyn Monroe in this cross-dressing classic. The Making of Some Like It Hot

Chicago native and The Princess and the Frog director John Musker talks about working for Disney. Watch our 12/16 interview with John Musker Watch our entire web interview with John Musker

We tell you about some events guaranteed to entice you out of the house this holiday season.

A venerable holiday classic comes to life just across the border in Indiana. We show you how the town that inspired the film A Christmas Story is saluting its movie heritage. A Christmas Story Comes Home

We meet the leader of a local interfaith group that has the ear of the White House. Interfaith Youth Core

Will Lovie Smith survive this year? Will the Bears even win another game? We talk about yet another Bears blowout loss with former running back Mike Adamle.

Where are Chicago's oldest buildings? Our resident Chicago expert Geoffrey Baer has tracked down some of them.

We take a sneak peek at the documentary Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City, which airs tonight at 8:00 on WTTW.

We are joined by Homer Bryant, an inspiring dance teacher on Chicago's South side, who calls himself a teacher of life.

An expert from the Chicago Botanic Garden joins us with last minute tips on holiday greenery. Chicago Botanic Garden Events