Stories by Yasmin Rammohan

Andre Dawson

Hall of Famer Andre Dawson joins us to talk about his remarkable 21-year Major League career and his new book, If You Love This Game: An MVP'S Life In Baseball.
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Chicago Business News: 5/9

Is an upbeat letter from Groupon's CEO enough to ease investor fears and boost the stock? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.
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Spring Gardening Tips

Tomato time is just around the corner. The Chicago Botanic Garden's Eliza Fournier joins us to plant some ideas about container gardens and spring projects.

Comic Book Artist Alex Ross

The superhero movie, The Avengers, is breaking box office records. We get a behind-the-scenes look at Chicago's own superhero of the comic book industry: artist Alex Ross.
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Sen. Kirk Releases Video of Rehabilitation

Sen. Mark Kirk released a YouTube video on Tuesday showing clips of his physical rehabilitation program and recovery following a stroke he suffered in January.

Roadmap to Retirement Security

Mayor Rahm Emanuel takes his pension reform plan to Springfield, urging lawmakers to make tough changes regarding city employee pensions. We talk with Chicago's City Treasurer about the proposal.
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Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis joins us to talk about a possible teachers' strike, pensions, longer school days and school reform.
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Alderman Opposes Wrigley Plan

The alderman whose ward includes Wrigley Field puts his foot down on the proposed renovation of Wrigley Field. We have the latest.
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Field Museum's New Meteorite

A rock from the fireball that caused a sonic boom as it fell in Nevada last month will join the Field Museum's meteorite collection on Tuesday. 
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Chicago Artist Nick Cave's "Soundsuits"

We meet Chicago artist Nick Cave, and see his work: part sculpture, part costume, melding art, dance and fashion.
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Anna Quindlen

Pulitzer Prize winning columnist and author Anna Quindlen shares her thoughts about aging in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake.
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Impact of NATO Traffic Closures

A large chunk of Lake Shore Drive will be closed for three days. Minor inconvenience? We have the latest on NATO security plans and the expected fallout with two weeks to go until NATO.
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Mayor Emanuel's First Year in Office

We take a look back at Rahm Emanuel's first year as Chicago mayor.
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Iraqi UN Ambassador Hamid al-Bayati

Iraq's ambassador to the United Nations joins us to discuss his country's efforts to curb political infighting.
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Wrestling Coach Mike Powell

A former All-American wrestler turned suburban wrestling coach must tell his students that he now faces his toughest match.
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Ask Geoffrey: 5/7

A unique building was one of several Chicago landmarks featured in a 1950 film. The movie starred a young actor who later became a screen legend. Geoffrey Baer has more in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
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Viewer Mail: 5/7

CPS vs. CTU

We asked what you thought about contract negotiations between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.
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NATO Map

After months of waiting, the Secret Service released portions of its security plan in early May, detailing highway and street closures for the weekend of the summit. Check out our map below for what streets to avoid, where you can't park, and what major protests are planned. 

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 5/4

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

The Secret Service's plan will close down Museum Campus, and parts of Lake Shore Drive, during the NATO summit.

Weekend Events Around Town: 5/4-5/6

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on!

NATO Museum Closures

All three museums on Museum Campus will be closed Sunday May 20 during the NATO summit, according to staff members at the museums. 

Aldermanic Roundtable

We talk with Chicago aldermen about NATO, the mayor's ethics plan, aldermanic pensions and more.
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Jean-Claude Brizard

CPS Budget Deficit & Contract Negotiations

With a ballooning budget deficit, angry teachers and some top administrators leaving, Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard has a lot on his plate. We talk with him about what he's facing.
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New Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Children's Memorial Hospital gets a new name and is set to move into a brand new $900 million home in Streeterville. We get a sneak peek inside the state-of-the-art facility.
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Brookfield Zoo Studies Mexican Gray Wolves

We show you how researchers are tracking cancer rates in the endangered Mexican Gray Wolf in tonight's Scientific Chicago.
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