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Peter Sagal

NPR's Peter Sagal joins us to discuss his new PBS series about the U.S. Constitution.

Picasso and Chicago

We revisit a Picasso exhibition at the first American museum to exhibit his work -- The Art Institute of Chicago.

Viewer Feedback: 5/7

Bus Rapid Transit & Earl Pionke

We have your thoughts on Chicago's proposed bus rapid transit system and hear what you had to say about the passing of folk music pioneer Earl Pionke in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

Aldermen in the Dark on Parking Meter Details?

Is the mayor's office withholding crucial information about the new parking meter deal from aldermen? Carol Marin has the latest.

Pension Bills Face Off

Pension reform passes the Illinois House and a new bill is introduced in the Senate. What will Illinois pension reform look like? We chat with two of the sponsors of House Speaker Madigan’s pension proposal and two representatives who voted against the plan.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 5/3

Eddie Arruza and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 5/3

Eddie Arruza and his panel of journalists discuss the baseball controversy between two local high schools in this web exclusive conversation.

Madigan's Pension Bill Clears IL House

House Speaker Madigan's pension reform bill clears the Illinois House. Chicago Sun-Times Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney has the latest Springfield news.

IL House Approves Madigan's Pension Deal

The Illinois House approved House Speaker Michael Madigan's pension reform deal. See how House members voted in our interactive graphic.

Adam Grant

Adam Grant, the youngest ever tenured professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and author of Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success, joins us to talk about his radical approach to succeeding in business.

Viewer Feedback: 5/2

Parking Meter Changes

We share some of your comments on the new parking meter rules in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

Cinco De Mayo, Mariachi Style

In anticipation of Cinco de Mayo, we have a very special performance from the nation's top college mariachi troupe.

IL Senate Approves Gambling Bill

The Illinois Senate approved gambling legislation today. See how members voted in our interactive graphic.

Mayor Emanuel on Wrigley, Gambling & Parking Meters

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts says the team could actually leave Wrigley if the deal falls through. Find out what the mayor said about this, and other hot button issues of the day.

Madigan's Pension Reform Proposal

House Speaker Michael Madigan's pension proposal is one step closer to being the law of the land. We take a closer look at its specifics.

Live Healthy Longer

Is there a secret to living longer and healthier? We talk with The Buck Institute for Research on Aging's CEO.

Chicago Business News: 5/1

Feeling the heat at the pump? Chicago has the dubious distinction of having the highest gas prices in the lower 48 states. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.

50 Years of Ebony Fashion

From Yves Saint Laurent to Emanuel Ungaro, the top fashion designers in the world were represented in the annual Ebony Fashion Fair. We take a look at the 50-year history of a fashion show designed to bring elegance to the African American community nationally.

New Pension Package in Springfield

House Speaker Michael Madigan pushes a new pension package on Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times' Springfield Bureau Chief Dave McKinney gives us the latest Springfield news.

Cardinal George: Restore Free Water to Nonprofits

Cardinal Francis George had a firm message for the mayor and other city leaders today: restore free water service to religious nonprofits. Paris Schutz has the story.

William Friedkin

The director of The Exorcist talks with us about his classic scary film and his early days in Chicago.

Remembering Earl Pionke

Earl Pionke died on Friday at age 80. Watch a web exclusive video.

New Rules for Chicago Parking Meters

The mayor negotiates big changes to the controversial parking meter deal. But will it save taxpayers any money? Paris Schutz has the latest.

Sandra Day O’Connor Speaks Out

She was the woman behind Bush v. Gore and several landmark cases on the Supreme Court. We go one-on-one with retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 4/26

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

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 4/26

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss CPS students boycotting their standardized tests to protest the plan to close some schools based on test scores in this web exclusive conversation.
 

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