Who came out on top after the first presidential debate? We have the analysis.

The head of the Ayn Rand Institute, Yaron Brook, was a guest on our show this week, discussing why he thinks Rand's philosophy may hold the solution to America's economic woes. We received several comments on the story. We read what some of you had to say in tonight's Viewer Mail.

Which Chicago City Council member has missed the most meetings and what does it mean? Paris Schutz has the story.

Jason DeSanto joins Carol Marin with a preview of what to expect in the first 2012 presidential debate.

Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is back home in Chicago, and has a critique of some recent Supreme Court rulings. Paris Schutz has the story.

It's the start of a new U.S. Supreme Court term. We look at what some of this year's biggest cases could be. 

Oops! To the Derrick Smith campaign’s credit, the flyer came with a thin, white, strip of adhesive paper to cover the glaring typo.

What should a 21st century city budget look like? Chicago's Inspector General has some ideas for the mayor. He joins us to discuss them.

Pulitzer Prize-winner Hedrick Smith examines the roots of American income inequality. 

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Watch a web-exclusive conversation with Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists.

The First Minister of Scotland talks about his push for Scottish independence.

Out of the detention center and back into the community. We go inside Cook County’s new “tough love” approach to juvenile justice.

After 25 years as a reporter, Abdon Pallasch has teamed up with Gov. Pat Quinn's budget office. He's here with a glimpse of what's next for him, and a look back at his distinguished career.

On Oct. 9, PBS’ FRONTLINE will present The Choice 2012, a two-hour long documentary outlining definitive portraits of Mitt Romney and Barack Obama.

Sen. Dick Durbin joins us for a frank talk on the presidential election, partisan gridlock, and his own future in the Democratic Party.