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A mixed report on the backlog of Illinois' unpaid bills is released. Carol Marin breaks down the billions with the study's author.

Retired General Stanley McChrystal joins us to talk about his new memoir.

Discover a suburban junior high school that's home to an amazing gallery of American artwork. We show you how students there get a head start in art.

From Potawatomis to Picasso, Geoffrey Baer answers your questions about works of art in this week’s edition of Ask Geoffrey.

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

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

Attorney General Lisa Madigan is denied a rehearing on concealed carry legislation. And a recent poll claims Mayor Emanuel’s popularity ratings are declining. Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss in our web extra video.

Discovering the vast collection of Pablo Picasso's artwork here in Chicago.

How 20th century postcards helped Chicago define itself to the world.

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

Emotional moments in court today as Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife Sandi enter guilty pleas.  Prosecutors reveal more about the couple's elaborate scheme to enrich themselves. Paris Schutz has the latest.

There's a new push to boost Chicago tourism with visions of glass cable car trams, luxury CTA cars to O'Hare and light shows bouncing off of downtown buildings.  "Choose Chicago's" chairman and possible gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner is here to talk about the plans-- and his political future.

We hear from three Republican hopefuls looking to fill Jesse Jackson Jr.'s vacated seat.

Naperville-based Office Max looks set to merge with Office Depot. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has the low down on what it could mean for the Chicago area.

Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich sits down for a conversation with David Axelrod at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics.  We see what he's been up to since his bid to be President.

We continue our 2nd Congressional District forums with more Democratic candidates vying for the seat.

CPS considers its final trim to the school closure list with hearings across the city. Elizabeth Brackett has more.

Carol Marin hosts our first night of candidates from the 2nd Congressional District race.  We'll hear from three of the people vying to replace indicted former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.

Reverend Jesse Jackson opens up about his son, Jesse Jr.'s medical condition. Paris Schutz has the latest on the legal battles facing the former congressman and his wife.

We hear what you had to say about the controversial billboard in River North when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Eddie Arruza and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Eddie Arruza and his panel of journalists weigh the pros and cons of a racy billboard downtown, and whether its’ sexually-loaded message crosses the line into indecent advertising.

The Illinois Senate approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage—bringing it one step closer to becoming law. The bill passed the Senate in a 34-21-2 vote, but now faces a tougher vote as it moves to the Illinois House of Representatives. See how Senate members voted in our interactive graphic.

As Hadiya Pendleton's murder inspires national gun safety legislation, Police Chief Garry McCarthy is here to discuss why state laws need to change.

Why is this billboard turning heads in River North? And should it be taken down? Paris Schutz reports.

Top Chef and Mexico: One Plate at a Time host Rick Bayless shares his recipe for a Mexican El Diablo cocktail.