She was raised in war-torn Czechoslovakia, but moved up the ranks of U.S. diplomacy to the very top spot: Secretary of State. Eddie Arruza talks with Madeleine Albright.

Is the U.S. economy built to help the working class or Wall Street? A new book by a veteran in Illinois politics and government tackles the question head-on.

May Day protests lined the Loop on Tuesday in what could be construed as a dress rehearsal for NATO. How did the city do? Paris Schutz has the story.

Student debt threatens to cripple a generation from making it in America. We talk with Sen. Dick Durbin about this issue, and other examples of gridlock in Washington.

Chicago aldermen have a better pension deal than city police, firefighters and other city workers. We hear about these generous pensions, reported by WGN and the Chicago Tribune.  

The U.S. Supreme Court sent George Ryan's case back to an appeals court today. If Ryan wins the appeal, he could be out of prison within the next six months. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

A mayoral-appointed committee outlines tough new ethics provisions. But will it really solve the issue of corruption in city government? Paris Schutz reports.

A new report by World Business Chicago and the Chicago NATO Host Committee projects big revenue gains from the May 20-21 summit.

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

Tough medicine on Medicaid and pension reform from Gov. Quinn. Will he get lawmakers to sign on, and will it really solve Illinois' money problems? He's here to tell us.

With the lopsided aldermanic vote approving Mayor Emanuel's Infrastructure Trust, some are wondering if the days of a rubberstamp City Council are coming back. We talk with two aldermen who strongly opposed the plan.

The NATO security perimeter around McCormick Place is disclosed. Does it protect protesters as well as NATO ministers? Carol Marin and her panel have the details.

The Republican primaries are all but over; Mitt Romney is the presumptive nominee. Focus now turns to the general election and the battle between Romney and President Obama. We take a look at the evolving race for President.

The mayor's controversial infrastructure trust sails through City Council. Now what? Paris Schutz has the latest.

Lawmakers are back in Springfield, taking on Gov. Quinn's bold pension and Medicaid reform plans. We have the latest from the capitol.

High-profile attorney Dan Webb-- now special prosecutor in the controversial case involving Mayor Daley's nephew.  We look at what happened today in court.