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.

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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.

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Civic Federation on the State Budget


Today the Civic Federation issued a report that criticizes Governor Quinn's budget, saying that it relies too much on borrowing and does not address the fiscal crisis. Eddie Arruza has the details.

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The Friday Night Show: Aidan Quinn


Eddie Arruza sits down with hometown actor Aidan Quinn.

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