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Local Religious News

Will fiery pastor Father Michael Pfleger stay at St. Sabina, or move elsewhere as the Archdiocese has indicated? We get the latest on this and other religion stories. With his future at St. Sabina up in the air, Chicago Tonight takes a look back at Father Michael Pfleger's controversial tenure at the storied parish.

• For a complete timeline, visit More on the Story

Politics

Vying for the 43th Ward

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 43rd ward runoff. Meet Michele Smith and Tim Egan.

• Visit our 43rd ward page for more information on the candidates

Health

Controversy over Webster Square

It's one of the most contentious development issues in the city right now: what to do with the old Lincoln Park Hospital. Eddie Arruza reports on the debate brewing in the 43rd ward.

Politics

Investigation in Death Involving Daley Nephew

A 7-year-old unsolved homicide involving Mayor Daley's nephew is a police case that won't go away. We hear the latest from the reporters covering the death of David Koschman, including our own Carol Marin.

• Carol Marin's NBC-5 story
• Sun-Times article
• Alvarez's letter to Illinois State Police requesting independent investigation

Politics

Jody Weis

It's been four weeks since Jody Weis stepped down as Chicago Police Superintendent. What's his legacy with the police department? What is he doing now? And who does he think should replace him? Weis joins us to answer these questions and more.

Arts & Entertainment

Theater Reviews

"Black Watch," an explosive drama about a historic military unit, is one of three new shows on local stages reviewed by Chicago Sun-Times theater critic, Hedy Weiss.

• More on "Black Watch"

Politics

Vying for the 38th Ward

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 38th ward runoff. Meet incumbent alderman Timothy Cullerton and challenger Tom Caravette.

• Visit our 38th ward page for more information on the candidates

Arts & Entertainment

David Brooks and The Social Animal

New York Times conservative Op-ed Columnist David Brooks has written on just about everything -- politics, war, class and beyond. We talk to him about his new book, where he reveals the power of our unconscious and its role in our development.

• More on the Story
• More on the book
• David Brooks' column and blog

Politics

Women v. Walmart

It could be one of the biggest class action lawsuits in history, involving the world's largest corporation. Today the U.S. Supreme Court took up the discrimination case against Walmart. We hear what the suit is all about.

• Transcript of oral arguments: March 29, 2011
• Audio of oral arguments: March 29, 2011
• Brief for Petitioner Walmart Stores, Inc.
• Brief for Respondent Betty Dukes

Politics

City and County Collaboration

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Mayor-Elect Rahm Emanuel announced an unprecedented collaboration between the city and the county today. We tell you what's in the works and what it could mean for some city and county services.

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