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Protesters are turning up the heat on Chicago, even as the Mayor and Police Chief cool down restrictions for the G-8/NATO summits. Paris Schutz has the story.
Michelle Obama turns 48 today. What's life like for the first lady? A controversial new book chronicles her life in the White House. Author Jodi Kantor talks about The Obamas.
At midnight, some of the internet's most popular websites are shutting down to protest possible changes to anti-piracy laws. We take a closer look at the possible fallout.
Gary, Indiana has a long history of being one of the most troubled cities in the Midwest, but a new mayor is making many residents optimistic about the future of their town. Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson joins us to discuss the challenges ahead of her.
President Obama spoke at a campaign fundraiser in Chicago last week. How will his campaign change this time around? How will it stay the same? We speak with the author of a new article that compares the 2007 candidate with the current one.
Need to catch a cab? The city hopes a new ordinance will ensure you have a safe driver and a modern, fuel-efficient vehicle. But some say the upgrades will be especially taxing on drivers. Paris Schutz has the story.

Oxygen Therapy

We recently did a story on the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which is being used to treat everyone from cancer patients to diabetics. We have your thoughts when we read some Viewer Mail.
Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
The so-called Doomsday Clock is one minute closer to global catastrophe. But the reasons for the change may not be what you think. We talk with the executive director of the journal that decides when and why to move the minute hand.
President Obama is back in Chicago, raising big bucks for his reelection campaign -- while GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney solidifies his lead. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have a full roundup as the race for president shifts into high gear.
There is more fallout today from Presidential Chief of Staff Bill Daley's decision to step down. We have reaction from the mayor and Obama chief campaign strategist, David Axelrod.
In the wake of this weekend's fatal apartment fire on Lake Shore Drive, Elizabeth Brackett and her panel explore high-rise fire safety and prevention.
A $45 million federal homeland security grant was wasted by Cook County. The director of the County's Department of Homeland Security talks about the scandal and what's next.

President Obama's Chief of Staff Steps Down

After just one year as President Obama's Chief of Staff, Bill Daley steps down. We have the latest.
Eddie Arruza and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
And they're off. After the first hurdle, it's Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum neck and neck. Carol Marin talks with Illinois delegates for the top four candidates in Tuesday's Iowa caucuses about what's next for the campaign.
 

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