Arts & Entertainment

Chicago Mercantile Exchange

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

Education

Blind Judo

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

Politics

Vying for the 50th Ward

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 50th ward runoff. Meet Bernard Stone and Debra Silverstein.

• Visit our 50th ward page for web-exclusive video

Politics

Latest on Libya

Col. Muammar Qaddafi's forces keep fighting despite the allies' air attacks against them. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel debate whether this war in Libya is something the U.S. should be a part of.

• Sound off on this topic on our discussion board

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Viewer Mail

We hear what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer mail.

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Politics

Vying for the 17th Ward

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 17th ward runoff. Meet Latasha Thomas and David Moore.

• See the 17th ward candidates in web-exclusive video

Business

Careers for Adults with Autism

Ash-har Quraishi has the personal story of one couple's mission to create meaningful employment and sustainable careers for adults with autism.

• Learn about Aspiritech

Politics

Vying for the 20th Ward

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 20th ward runoff. Meet Willie Cochran and Che "Rhymefest" Smith.

• See the 20th ward candidates in web-exclusive video

Business

T-Mobile and AT&T Connect

AT&T announced plans to purchase T-Mobile for $39 billion. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to look at how the deal will impact Chicago business.

Health

Tyree Death Ruled an 'Accident'

Chicago Sun-Times Chairman Jim Tyree's death was ruled an accident by the medical examiner. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss medical mistakes: how they happen and how hospitals deal with them.

• Should doctors be held to standards of perfection? Tell us what you think.