Business

Reaction to Historic Tax Hike

Critics are already predicting a massive business exodus now that the state income tax increase passed, but some say this could be just the budget savior Illinois has been waiting for.

Politics

Springfield Recap

It's been a historic week for the Illinois General Assembly. Springfield lawmakers managed to pass the new 67 percent state income tax hike mere hours before the legislative inauguration. Gov. Quinn has also been sent legislation that would ban the death penalty in Illinois. Carol Marin has the latest.

• See how Illinois legislators voted on the the tax hike: House | Senate

• Here's how they voted on the death penalty: House | Senate

Terra Foundation Artbeat Special

Ivan Albright | Terra Foundation Artbeat Special

Famously frightening works of art. We take a closer look at The Art Institute's huge collection of paintings and drawings by provocative Chicago artist, Ivan Albright.

• Prints and drawings from The Art Institute

Health

Children's Health Study

What's behind rising rates of asthma, autism and other childhood diseases baffling doctors? A new long-term study launching in Cook County hopes to find out, and we tell you how your family can participate.

• To find out more visit The Greater Chicago Study Center online or call 1-866-315-7124

Arts & Entertainment

New Book on Black History

University of Chicago Professor Thomas Holt talks about his new book, Children of Fire: A History of African Americans.

• More on the book
• Holt's Bio

Arts & Entertainment

Haiti: One Year Late

One year after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, life is still far from normal on the island nation. We hear from a Chicago area relief worker in Haiti on what he's seeing on the ground there.

• Partners with Sassier in Haiti

Business

Panel Discusses Tax Proposal

Elizabeth Brackett and her panel debate whether the tax proposal is good enough to solve the state's long-term budget problems.

Politics

Latest on Tax Hike

Newly inaugurated Illinois governor Pat Quinn is backing the 67 percent tax increase plan. But will it pass the general assembly? We have the latest on a very busy day in Springfield.

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Arts & Entertainment

Grammy-Nominated Laurie Anderson

Performance artist and Glen Ellyn native Laurie Anderson tells us about her latest work, her third Grammy nomination and life with husband, Lou Reed.

• Laurie Anderson's website