95 years ago, a primitive submarine was raised from the bottom of the Chicago River. We look at this little-known Chicago mystery. Watch the Foolkiller slideshow

How did Oak Park influence the life and career of Ernest Hemingway? We visit the legendary scribe's west suburban hometown to unearth rare artifacts that tell the story of his youth. Learn about the Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park

What did Chicago look like more than a century ago? We view some recently discovered lost panoramas showcasing the city's rural and industrial past. See the lost panoramas at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Saving the world - one bike at a time. We talk with F.K. Day, the Chicago bicycle entrepreneur who was recently named "one of the top givers" of the year. Find out more about World Bicycle Relief

Tired of feeling foolish when trying to describe your favorite wine? No more! Master sommelier and Check, Please! host Alpana Singh joins us with some simple tips for articulating what you're tasting. Get Alpana's recipe for Hot Toddys, her tips for describing wine and more Inexpensive Wine Recommendation: Three Wishes Hot Toddy Recipe:

Jay Cutler took a beating with six sacks as the Bears lose to the Packers in their last regular season game. On our Bears Alumni Club, we break down the game with former running back Ronnie Bull from the Bears 1963 NFL Championship team.

By his own count, Bob Edwards has conducted more than 30,000 interviews. Eddie Arruza talks to the radio host about his long career and his abrupt and controversial departure from NPR. Listen to Bob Edwards's favorite interview with Fr. Greg Boyle

The Bears beat the Jets in a close one on Sunday. We look at the game and the playoff picture with Bears broadcaster and Super Bowl Bear Tom Thayer.

Feathers are flying at Chicago Animal Care and Control. We meet some of the unusual animals workers there encounter every day.

Two firefighters died and seventeen others were injured after an abandoned South Side building went up in flames this morning. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest.

Gourmet food trucks have taken to Chicago streets in the last year and the public has responded favorably, but some restaurant owners have a beef with them. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at a proposal that's not to everyone's taste.

We learn the amazing story of Vivian Maier, a Chicago nanny who took more than 100,000 photos during her lifetime but never showed them to anyone. Now that she's gone and her photos have been discovered, some say she may rank among the top street photographers of the 20th century. More Vivian Maier photos and information

We revisit our recent conversation with Sir Gilbert Levine about his relationship with Pope John Paul II.

Comedian Paula Poundstone was recently in Chicago, and she talked with Eddie Arruza about her life, career and her appearances on the Chicago-based radio quiz Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!

What does it mean when wine has legs? (No, it doesn't mean it's planning to run away.) Check, Please! host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh has the real answer in tonight's edition of Ask Alpana. Bernardus Chardonnay, Monterey $20 Joseph Drouhin Meursault, France $30 General Wine and Cheese Pairing Tips:

What to buy the wife? Stand-up comic Pat McGann hits the streets for holiday shopping advice.