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Judy Baar Topinka joins Phil Ponce in an episode of Chicago Sunday from June 5, 2005 to talk about the new state budget… and complains that it doesn’t make the proper pension payments.

Officials react to Judy Baar Topinka's death.

Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka died at age 70 after suffering a stroke.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week’s headlines.

Joel Weisman and his guests continue their conversation online with a comparison of the recent Ferguson and NYC protests with Vietnam War-era protests.  

The veto session for the Illinois General Assembly wrapped up with lawmakers approving several pieces of legislation. We discuss the bills that passed both chambers and await the governor’s signature.  

We share what you had to say about the continuing petcoke problem on Chicago's southeast side and Police Supt. Garry McCarthy's latest crime statistics in tonight's viewer feedback.  

Geoffrey Baer’s first-ever quiz show premieres on WTTW11 at 7:30 pm. In Where in Chicago?, Baer and his crew travel the city, quizzing Chicagoans on history and trivia.

In light of the grand jury’s decision to not indict Ferguson, Mo. Police officer Darren Wilson for any crimes related to the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, we examine the relationship between police and community residents in Chicago.

We have your thoughts on Illinois' first attempts at pension reform in tonight's viewer feedback.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week’s headlines.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists continue the conversation online, with more about the legacy of former Mayor Jane Byrne, the post-election interactions between Bruce Rauner and Pat Quinn, and future job options for Pat Quinn.

Legendary film and stage director Mike Nichols died at age 83. Nichols is remembered for being among the pioneering forces in the early days of our sister station, WFMT.

We share what you had to say about air traffic noise near O'Hare Airport and Sandhill Cranes in tonight's viewer feedback.

More than two weeks after the election, the Illinois Treasurer’s race has been decided. Democratic candidate Mike Frerichs will become the next treasurer.

Watch an episode of Callaway Magazine with Jane Byrne from Nov. 4, 1983.

Watch an episode of Callaway Interviews with Jane Byrne from Dec. 11, 1979.

Watch a Feedback episode from Dec. 12, 1977 featuring Jane Byrne.

Watch a Chicago Feedback episode from Dec. 9, 1980 featuring Jane Byrne.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week’s headlines.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists continue the conversation by discussing the controversy this week over Metra conductor and engineer salaries. And a new archbishop arrives in Chicago.

Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne died Friday morning at age 81. Byrne served from 1979 to 1983, and was Chicago's first and only female mayor.

State and local officials comment on the death of former Chicago mayor Jane Byrne. The city’s first and only female mayor died Friday morning at the age of 81.

We meet Chicago's new Catholic archbishop, Blase Cupich, who arrived in Chicago today ahead of his formal installation on Nov. 18.

We share what you had to say about Slow Roll Chicago, Get Covered Illinois, Mariano's grocery stores, and the proposed Lucas Museum design in tonight's viewer feedback.

We share what you had to say about Artist Alison Ruttan and governor-elect Bruce Rauner’s relationship with the Illinois Senate and House leadership in tonight's viewer feedback.