Acclaimed architect Robert A.M. Stern helped resurrect New York's fabled 42nd Street. But that's not why he is being honored in Chicago this weekend. He's here to accept the Richard H. Driehaus prize for his classical style architecture. Geoffrey Baer gives us a sneak preview of a new WTTW documentary about Stern, debuting tonight.

Grammy-winning composer Stephen Schwartz -- best known for his musical "Wicked" -- revitalizes Studs Terkel's "Working" in a newly adapted musical exploration here in Chicago. Visit our More on the Story blog for web-exclusive video More on Stephen Schwartz

The origins of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade are explored in a new book. We speak with author Emily Lambert about the history of the Futures market. More on the book: The Futures

Do you know what "Circus Peanuts" are? Apparently Alpana Singh and Phil Ponce didn't the last time Alpana was here. We attempt to correct a past misunderstanding in tonight's edition of Ask Alpana. "Circus Peanut" tasting Liquors

We visit a Chicago school where visually impaired students are encouraged to throw their teachers to the floor. Jay Shefsky has the story. Otis Elementary School Tohkon Judo Academy World Sport Chicago

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Nearly every Friday morning for four and a half years, two Chicago nuns have led a vigil at the place where undocumented immigrants are processed before being deported. Jay Shefsky brings us their story. Broadview Detention Center Vigil

Body Worlds is back. The popular exhibit of preserved and dissected human bodies and body parts has returned to Chicago. This newest version focuses on how we age -- on the inside. Eddie Arruza reports on our internal life cycle. Body Worlds exhibit information Watch more Cultural Connections online

The gloves come off in "God of Carnage," a biting comedy at the Goodman Theatre. We speak with the cast of this acclaimed show about the primal instincts of parenting. For a behind-the-scenes look at how this story was produced, including a photo gallery, click on More on the Story. More on the story

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Gov. Pat Quinn abolishes the death penalty with a stroke of his pen. An Illinois House committee has resurrected a bill allowing people to carry concealed weapons here. Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel and Finance Committee Chair Ed Burke both plan to pour money into various aldermanic races in next month's runoff election. Rod Blagojevich asks Judge Zagel to sentence him and dismiss the counts in the former governor's upcoming corruption retrial.

It's called "Transformational Education," and it's in play right here in Chicago. We talk with Teach For America founder Wendy Kopp about her new book, and her commitment to close the achievement gap in America. More on the book: A Chance To Make History Teach For America

Peter Sellars is renowned for his unique stagings of classical and contemporary operas and plays. We talk with the noted theater director about his latest production. "Hercules" at Lyric Opera of Chicago More on the Story: Web-exclusive video

A new book about young adults and the benefits of growing up slowly is sparking some lively conversations. Co-author Barbara Ray talks about Not Quite Adults. Link to Not Quite Adults

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Police Superintendent Jody Weis steps down on the final day of his contract. Mayor Daley taps former top cop Terry Hillard as Weis' temporary replacement. Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel says he'll have his picks for both police and school superintendent by his inauguration day. Former governor George Ryan talks about his death penalty decisions as Gov. Quinn mulls over abolishing it permanently. Gas prices spike, and air traffic controllers are making more close-call mistakes at O'Hare airport. And in sports, the Bears cut Tommie Harris.

The controversial 'Human Sexuality' class at Northwestern University that involved a post-class demonstration of a live sex act is generating plenty of media attention. Ash-har Quraishi has the story from Evanston. The original Daily Northwestern story Response from the professor of the class

Television shows like ABC's "Modern Family" document the changing landscape of adoption in America. Author Adam Pertman joins us to talk about how adoption has transformed in our nation. Adoption Institute Adam Pertman's website