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Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists take a look at what the impact of the failed bid will be on the city, politics and the country.

We take a close look at what went wrong with Chicago's 2016 bid and where the city will go from here.

What about proposed Chicago Olympic venues and the Olympic Village? We talk with some Chicago alderman about what legacy the bid could leave and what's next for their communities.

We hear what you had to say about Chicago's failed bid when we read our viewer mail.

Video Poker Ban Legalized video poker will not be coming to unincorporated areas of Cook County. Rich Samuels tells us what was behind the vote county commissioners took today.

Chicago Public Schools chief Ron Huberman joins us to talk about the role of the schools when it comes to violent children.

Years of speculating, lobbying, and planning have come down to this: tomorrow we will finally know whether Chicago will host the 2016 Olympics. Eddie Arruza and his panel have more on how tomorrow's decision will impact the city's future. Watch a live feed from Copenhagen International Olympic Committee

Small business owners have had a hard time getting credit since the onset of the recession. We meet some savvy entrepreneurs who have weathered the storm with the help of "microcredit." ACCION Chicago CEDA Chicago Community Ventures Jewish Vocational Service

We meet Northwestern University's new president, Morton Schapiro, and hear about his vision for the school. Web exclusive: watch our entire interview with Morton Schapiro.

A bust honoring Sir Georg Solti was sculpted, and then dedicated in front of the Lincoln Park Conservatory in 1987. Two of our viewers noticed it was missing and wonder where it went. We find out in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey. A short history of Argonne's Illinois site Sir George Solti Bust

Time Out Chicago magazine shares some ideas on how you can revamp your home this weekend.

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

The United States Supreme Court will hear an appeal of Chicago's handgun ban. Rich Samuels looks at what the case could mean for gun laws.

Carol Marin and her panel look at doctors' compensation and how some would like to reform this area of health care. "The Cost Conundrum" by Atul Gawande -- The New Yorker

We go inside a landmark power plant that has been transformed into a West Side charter school.

Saving the environment one plant at a time -- we take you inside the sparkling new Plant Conservation Science Center at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss reviews three new productions currently on stage. Fake -- Steppenwolf Theatre Ma Rainey's Black Bottom -- Court Theatre Treasure Island -- Lifeline Theatre

You may have seen him performing at Lollapalooza this summer. Joe Pug is here to preview his performance at the Chicago Country Music Festival this weekend in Grant Park. Listen to Joe Pug's "Hymn 101"

The mob beating of 16-year-old Fenger Academy High School student Derrion Albert has attracted national attention. We talk to Rev. Jesse Jackson about his meeting with Derrion's family today.

The desegregation decree at the Chicago Public Schools that made racial integration in the classroom mandatory for the past 29 years has been struck down by a federal judge. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel look at the impact of the decision.

Just what is "Smart Grid" technology? As we continue this year's "Chicago Matters" series, Rich Samuels tells us how it could reduce the need for new power-generating plants.

Audrey Niffenegger, the author of bestseller The Time Traveler's Wife, joins us to talk about her new novel, Her Perfect Symmetry. Printworks Gallery

We talk to the Chicago author of a new comic book entitled The Complete Idiot's Guide to U.S. History.

Take me out to the...cemetery? Why some die-hard Cubs fans are taking their devotion literally all the way to the grave. Beyond the Vines

Three teens have been charged in connection with the fatal beating of a Fenger High School student killed on his way home from school. Rich Samuels has the latest on this story.

On Friday, Chicago will find out if it will host the 2016 Olympic Games. President Obama has announced he will be heading to Copenhagen to make a final pitch. Will his participation give Chicago the boost it needs? We find out what the bid committee needs to do to prepare for Friday.