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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.

The philosophy of Ayn Rand has made its way to the presidential campaign. The head of the Ayn Rand Institute joins us to talk about Rand's philosophy, and why he thinks it may hold the solution to America's economic woes.

Devin Hester's athleticism was on display in Dallas. James "Big Cat" Williams joins us to break down the Bears' third win of the season.

Former White Sox manager and three-time World Series Champion Tony La Russa joins us to talk about his life, career and new book.

Chicago had a cow in the summer of 1999 with the Cows on Parade art event, but where are the cows now? Geoffrey Baer finds the remaining cattle 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 mail.

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.

Can Chicago become the country's high-speed internet hub? Mayor Rahm Emanuel thinks so. We decode Chicago's broadband challenge.

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.

We share your comments about recent stories when we read Viewer Mail.

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

Illinois unemployment has risen for the third month in a row, and things could get worse if Congress elects to walk off the so-called "fiscal cliff." Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM joins us to discuss that story, and more top business headlines.

"Moon River" singer Andy Williams died at age 84. We take a look back at a 2000 episode of Wild Chicago featuring the late singer in Branson, Missouri.

The mayor begins rolling out an ambitious expansion of charter schools. We look at how these schools fit into Chicago's contentious education plans.

“Gang-related” is a label that the Chicago Police Department applies to most murders in the city. Some residents inside Chicago neighborhoods, and even some crime experts, say police are too loose with the term.

Solid defense saves the Bears' sluggish offense while controversy swirls around replacement referees. James “Big Cat” Williams breaks down the latest in the NFL.

The weather is cooling but the drinks are getting warm. Check Please! Host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with tailgating drink recommendations and answers to your beverage questions.

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

Joel Weisman and his panel take a look at Mitt Romney’s controversial comments at a Republican fundraiser. Was it a refreshing moment of honesty or a political gift to President Obama? Watch the web-exclusive conversation.

A candid discussion on violence in Chicago and community intervention.

We have your reaction to venture capitalist Bruce Rauner's attacks on the Chicago Teachers Union in tonight's Viewer Mail.

The teachers' strike is over, but the city must now negotiate contracts with police and fire unions. How will the city afford what's coming? Paris Schutz has the story.

An inflammatory video sparks anti-American protests. We talk with a local author and commentator who argues Islam and America are mutually enriching and not mutually exclusive.

American Airlines sends out layoff warnings to 11,000 employees, including 900 in Chicago. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.

Tom Cruise stars as the Hollywood version of author Lee Child's character, Jack Reacher. Child is here to talk about his best-selling books, the new movie and the latest installment in the Reacher series.