Politics
Former Senator Charles Percy died just one day before the 45th anniversary of his daughter's notorious murder in their Kenilworth home. From our archives, we take a look back at the story of this high-profile and unsolved crime.
Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
The African country of Zimbabwe has had a violent and tumultuous history, but now the country is ruled by a coalition government. Eddie Arruza talks with Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister about his nation’s massive economic meltdown, controversial president and what role Illinois might play in reviving the beleaguered country.
Chicago Budget
How would you cut Chicago's budget? We share some of your ideas in tonight's Viewer Mail.
More efficient garbage collection remains one possible way to help solve the city's budget shortfall of more than $600 million. Carol Marin takes up the budget debate with a group of Chicago aldermen.
In part three of our conversation with United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, he weighs in on the politicization of the bench, the confirmation process, and why he likes talking about his job.
In part two of our conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, he talks about different approaches to interpreting the Constitution, and the importance of teaching civics in school.
His racy Twitter posts turned into a hilarious narrative during Chicago's mayoral campaign. Now the posts of @MayorEmanuel are all in one book, which hits the shelves today. Carol Marin has an expletive-free conversation with Dan Sinker, the author behind the tweets.
United States Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald on his experiences investigating and prosecuting terrorists 10 years after the 9/11 attacks. Ash-har Quraishi brings us the story.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer talks with Phil Ponce in a rare interview on the direction of the Supreme Court and his book, Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge's View.
Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week's top headlines.
President Obama unveils his much-anticipated jobs plan. Could it get the country working again, and does it have a chance in Congress? Eddie Arruza and his panel look at the proposal.
In the ongoing chess game between Gov. Pat Quinn and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle -- the governor makes his move: announcing major cuts and layoffs. He says it's up to the General Assembly to stop them. Paris Schutz has reaction to today's announcement.
Unions Under Fire
We asked if you think the city and state are being fair to unions. We hear what you had to say when we read some of our viewer mail.
Unions under fire. Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to send pink slips to thousands of state workers while the Chicago Teachers Union claims it's being treated unfairly. Carol Marin and her panel take up the issues.
9/11 Report Card
Is a terrorist attack less likely today than it was 10 years ago? A new 9/11 report card is sounding an alarm. We talk with former Illinois governor and 9/11 Commission member Jim Thompson.