From a Chicago alley that’s still paved with wood blocks, to a cowpath among the skyscrapers in the downtown Loop, and other secret byways. Geoffrey Baer explores Chicago’s oddest and most interesting streets and alleys for Hidden Chicago.

John Wayne Gacy's lawyer has written a book about defending the notorious killer. We hear his personal tales about Gacy and the highly publicized trial.

We pay a visit to the world’s largest, busiest 16-inch softball league – in Washington Park on Chicago’s South Side.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines in Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review at 7:00 pm.

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

The Interrupters is a new documentary about the fight against violence on Chicago streets. Director/producer Steve James and author-turned-producer Alex Kotlowitz, whose original article inspired the film, join us on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm, along with one of the Violence Interrupters

In 1976, Ragdale officially became a nonprofit artists’ community and retreat, but the site has been home to artists since it was built by Arts and Crafts architect Howard Van Doren Shaw in 1897. On Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm, we take a look at Ragdale under renovation to see what’s in store for its future.

Chicago’s City Council is made up of 50 aldermen, each representing one ward in the city. One of our viewers wants to know when and why these wards were established. Geoffrey Baer has the answer in this week’s Ask Geoffrey.

We've all had good and bad experiences calling customer service. But what is life like for the person answering the phone? Chicago Sun-Times' "The Fixer" columnist Stephanie Zimmermann has a report from inside those call centers. 

From an ancient form of water transportation to a hip new summer sport, we show you why this unique hybrid is making a splash at Chicago beaches.

Is it a broken promise or a "tough choice?" Mayor Rahm Emanuel defends a possible $150 million property tax hike to help close the Chicago Public Schools' budget gap. Eddie Arruza reports on what the Mayor had to say.

Chicago's annual Air & Water show gets underway next weekend. We talk with the city's new commissioner of Cultural Affairs and Special Events about this, and how budgetary constraints will affect arts and special events in Chicago in the future.

Are imported beers getting smaller? Check Please! Host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh is on the case in tonight's edition of Ask Alpana.

Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony were the dynamic duo of design. We meet the married couple who took the ideas of the Prairie School to the other side of the world. The Magic of America: Electronic Edition by Marion Mahony Griffin Walter Burley Griffin Society of America Walter Burley Griffin Society Inc. (Australia)

Daren Wendell swam across Lake Michigan this past weekend in a 36-hour, 50.6 mile journey to raise money for a great cause. He's here to talk with us about his amazing feat.