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Virtual Fitness

We show you how the Chicago Park District is using some unconventional methods to fight childhood obesity.

• Parkways Foundation projects
• Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children

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Net Neutrality

Should the Internet be regulated by the FCC or by free market principles? We take a look at the battle over so-called "net neutrality."

• The National Broadband Plan
• Watch a conversation with FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski detailing the National Broadband Plan--Youtube.com
• "FCC Proposes New Rules on Internet Access"--The New York Times

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Global Cities

Leaders from more than 100 cities around the world gathered in Chicago today to discuss the challenges faced by urban areas. Elizabeth Brackett tells us what Mayor Daley had to say and brings us highlights from the conference.

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News Analysis: State Rep. Makes Announcement

Carol Marin sits down with a state representative who will make a major personal announcement.

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Viewer Mail

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

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Homeopathic Medicine

The age-old practice of homeopathic medicine is just now gaining a lot of attention locally. The practitioners at Merz Apothecary give us a primer.

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An Interview with Jim Lehrer of ‘PBS NewsHour’

We speak with the co-founder of “PBS NewsHour,” renowned journalist Jim Lehrer, who has just written his 20th novel, “Super.”

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RV Industry

Some call Elkhart, Indiana the RV capitol of the world. Diane Eastabrook of the Chicago bureau of Nightly Business Report takes us to this northern Indiana town showing signs that the economy is rebounding.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

What does it mean that federal regulators have seized the more than 30-year-old Giannoulias family-owned Broadway Bank? Kris Kridel discusses this and other business news.

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News Analysis: Lawmakers Call for National Guard

Does Chicago need the National Guard to help stop the violence? Carol Marin talks to a state lawmaker who believes that is the solution.