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Conductor Kirk Muspratt tells us about the New Philharmonic's upcoming Slavic Strings performances, and nationally acclaimed cellist Joshua Roman performs in the studio.

Twelve years ago he earned a “genius” grant for his creative vision. Since then, Kerry James Marshall has produced waves of art for an international audience, all from his cluttered studio in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood.

We meet the man filling a 9-year vacancy as the Chicago Tribune's new editorial cartoonist. Scott Stantis cartoons

Egyptian gods, superheroes, wild animals, and more. Geoffrey Baer shows us some amazing -- and easily overlooked -- ornamentation hiding in plain sight on the walls of Chicago's old buildings. Watch the extended video & slideshow

Rich Samuels has the latest on the continuing debate over the ban of video gambling in unincorporated areas of Cook County.

Back from Copenhagen, Mayor Daley's first order of business was addressing the videotaped beating death of Derrion Albert. Daley met with city and school officials yesterday at a violence summit. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the latest developments.

ESPN reporter Erin Andrews's alleged stalker is now under house arrest for using his cell phone to tape her in her hotel room without her knowledge. The case raises serious questions about hotel security for travelers. What should you know -- and do -- next time you're staying in a hotel? A hospitality industry insider joins us with some suggestions. Tips for travelers from the American Hotel and Lodging Association

It's the first day of the new term for the United States Supreme Court. Carol Marin and her panel of former Supreme Court clerks discuss what could turn out to be the major cases this session, including a handgun case originating in Chicago.

Does a squabble between the Quinn administration and the city of Springfield threaten Illinois' bid for a high-speed rail line? Rich Samuels has the latest.

What's the economic impact of Chicago's Olympic washout? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's Noon Business Hour joins us with the fallout, plus the rest of the week's business news.

We meet a Northwest suburban couple and find out how they're coping with mid-life unemployment during the recession.

The Bears exploded for 48 points and trounced division rival Detroit. We recap all the action with former Bear great Tom Thayer.

David Letterman's bombshell announcement that he was being blackmailed for having sex with some of his employees has rocked the late night landscape. We talk to sex therapist Laura Berman about her latest book and the Letterman revelations.

A rough and tumble game from the 1970s is making a comeback. Women's roller derby is the subject of a new movie, and it's the real-life passion of the athletes on a local team. We introduce you to Chicago's Windy City Rollers. "Whip It"

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

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

Chicago's Fails in its Bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics The huge crowd at Daley Plaza was stunned at the news of Chicago's quick exit in Copenhagen. We talk about the disappointment--and the relief in some quarters--being felt around the city.

President Obama was a gracious loser today back at the White House after a whirlwind trip to Copenhagen on behalf of Chicago 2016. We talk with a representative of Chicago's bid committee about what went wrong, and what's next.

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.

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.