Stories by WTTW News

A young man grew out of the housing projects of Bridgeport and made millions. His skill: making counterfeit money. We talk to an author who documents the man's rise and fall in his book "The Art of Making Money."

Hedy Weiss calls it a "true classic," and highly recommends "Fiddler on the Roof," now onstage at the Ford Center for Performing Arts. She joins us with that review, plus two others. Fiddler on the Roof A Tribute to the Black Crooners (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow) Nederlands Dans Theater

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President Obama addressed the American Medical Association this afternoon in Chicago, sharing his vision to reform the country's health care system. Is Obama's plan right for America? Carol Marin sits down with a panel of health care experts who give us their take.

Mass protests are paralyzing Iran as many dispute the re-election of controversial president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. We find out more about the election, and how Chicago's Iranian community is responding. Peaceful Rally in Support of the Protesters in Iran

The Friends of the Park are working to open four miles of parkland along Lake Michigan, which would create a continuous chain of park and beach land from Evanston to Indiana. The group is calling the plan The Last Four Miles, which is a reference to Daniel Burnham's Plan for Chicago. We hear more about the proposal and why some people oppose it.

In downtown Chicago, how could $300,000 land you three million square feet of real estate? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's Noon Business Hour joins us with the details and the week's other top business stories.

In the first of a two-part Chicago Stories, John Callaway has the tale of former Chicago Cub Eddie Waitkus. He made national headlines when he became the victim of an obsessed fan, right here in Chicago.

TV stations across country, including WTTW, made the historic transition to digital broadcasting last Friday. Christian Farr tells us how it went in Chicago, and also answers some viewer questions.

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John sits down with Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell to talk about her battle with breast cancer.

Mayor Daley broke his silence today on his nephew's real estate deals using city pension funds. Rich Samuels tells us about that, and about the layoff notices that the Mayor could send out as early as tomorrow.

A new study says colon cancer is increasing among people under the age of 50, especially among young adults in their 20's. Eddie Arruza and his panel have more on the potential causes and who is most at risk.

We'll go inside a Chicago Public School that focuses on yoga as a central part of every students' day.

We'll preview John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell, who is battling breast cancer.

Geoffrey Baer tells us the history behind the city's first automated bowling alley. We'll learn about that and more of Chicago's historic trivia in tonight's edition of "Ask Geoffrey".

Ramsey Lewis discusses the creative process behind his latest Lincoln inspired composition.

The transition to Digital Television is just one day away, and the FCC has some last minute advice. Christian Farr will join us once again to talk about making sure you are ready for the switch to digital.

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See and hear the hammered dulcimer in an entirely new light -- or perhaps for the very first time. We have a performance from the Chicago native known as the "Jimi Hendrix" of this unique instrument. Dulcimer Fest Max ZT

Mayor Daley's nephew Robert Vanecko has left the real estate company he founded, after it came under scrutiny for the way it invested city pension funds. Elizabeth Brackett caught up with Allison Davis, Vanecko's partner and Daley supporter. Watch extended interview with Allison Davis

The Illinois Legislature has not yet approved a budget and is once again facing an overtime session. What effect will this dynamic have on the process? Carol Marin and her panel of legislators weigh in.

With some of America's biggest banks repaying the government billions of dollars in bailout funds, is it a sign that the economy is on the rebound, or have we yet to hit rock bottom? It's tonight's focus on The Bottom Line.

Egyptian gods, superheroes, wild animals and more. Geoffrey Baer shows us some amazing and easily overlooked ornamentation hiding in plain sight on the facades of Chicago's old buildings. Watch Hidden Chicago

Former Cook County state's attorney Ed Hanrahan died yesterday at the age of 88. We look back at a 2005 story about the Black Panther raid that ended his political career

Gov. Pat Quinn had another meeting with legislative leaders this afternoon. Rich Samuels reports on their progress as they work to end the state's budget crisis.