Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham


A controversy is raging over a proposed wind farm in DeKalb County. Rich Samuels tells us why as we continue this year's Chicago Matters series.

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Blackhawks Advance to Conference Finals


The Chicago Blackhawks are in hockey's final four for the first time since 1995. Last night, the one millionth fan passed through the United Center turnstiles. We explore the team's transformation both on and off the ice.

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News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett


Cook County Board President Todd Stroger is holding firm to his threat to veto a sales tax repeal by disgruntled Cook County commissioners. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the very latest on the county tax revolt.

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Viewer Mail


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

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Retracing a Family Trip


We meet a local man who traveled the world in order to retrace the steps of his great-great grandfather.

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Pet Issues


The number of dogs and cats being euthanized at Chicago area shelters is on the decline. But will a proposed ordinance mandating the sterilization of all Chicago pets help or hurt the pet population? Eddie Arruza updates us on the subject.

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The Drew Peterson Law


Drew Peterson has been arrested for murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio. We talk to a couple of legal experts about a controversial hearsay law that is at the heart of the prosecution's case.

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Chicago Business


Can President Obama's suitmaker be saved? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's Noon Business Hour shares the details of the battle to save Chicago's Hartmarx.

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News Analysis with Carol Marin


It's crunch time in Springfield. State lawmakers have until the end of May to enact ethics reform and fill a projected budget gap of about $10 billion. Carol Marin and a panel of state legislators take up the issues.

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Friday Night with John Callaway: Jonathan Fanton


John sits down with the head of the MacArthur Foundation, Jonathan Fanton.

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