Arts & Entertainment

Barbara Crane

We meet the master photographer who has captured her hometown for half a century.

• Barbara Crane
• Barbara Crane exhibit

Ask Alpana

Ask Alpana

You make so many changes for the New Year, why not also update what's in your glass? Master Sommelier and Check, Please! host Alpana Singh joins us with wine recommendations for 2010.

Science & Nature

The Fool Killer Submarine

95 years ago, a primitive submarine was raised from the bottom of the Chicago River. We explore this little-known Chicago mystery.

• Watch the Foolkiller Slideshow

Arts & Entertainment

Chicago Bears Future

Bears coach Lovie Smith survived a disastrous season despite resounding calls for his firing. Offensive coordinator Ron Turner wasn't as lucky. We take a look at the Bears future.

Business

Nation's Largest Urban Solar Plant

We find out how an old abandoned Chicago industrial field is being transformed into the nation's largest urban solar power plant.

Health

News Analysis: Health Care

Elizabeth Brackett and her panel examine how health care reform could affect you, and what's likely to be included in a final bill.

• Compare the Senate and House health Reform Bills -- PBS NewsHour

Arts & Entertainment

University of Illinois Finances

We learn about how people in need are getting help quickly with fast-track food stamps.

• "Hunger in America 2010" -- Feeding America study
• Food Stamp/SNAP Outreach -- Greater Chicago Food Depository

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Arts & Entertainment

Bill Gleason (1922-2010)

We remember legendary Chicago sportswriter Bill Gleason, who died yesterday at the age of 87, and revisit his thoughts after his beloved White Sox won the World Series.

Big Cat and the Bears

Bears Alumni Club

The Chicago football season mercifully comes to an end on a high note. We recap the Bears' win over the Lions and discuss where the team goes from here with former Bears wide receiver Brian Baschnagel.