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Former Bears coach Jack Pardee has died at age 76. We revisit a 1977 episode of WTTW's Feedback program featuring Pardee.

The rhetoric heats up in anticipation of Wednesday's school board meeting. Some critics say their voices are being excluded. Paris Schutz has the latest.

Cook County Jail is near capacity. With summer approaching, we talk with three top county officials about what can be done.

Pope Francis is quickly putting his own mark on the papacy. We talk with Chicago Tribune religion reporter Manya Brachear about covering the Vatican, the conclave and the selection of the pope.

Alexandra and John Nichols Chief Correspondent and Chicago Tonight Host Phil Ponce and his two sons, Dan and Anthony, sang the national anthem on opening day for the White Sox. 

After a bloody January, the first quarter of 2013 ends with homicides at historic lows. But what do the numbers really mean? Paris Schutz has the latest.

It’s one year away, but the governor’s race is already shaking things up dramatically across Illinois. We give you a preview of what’s to come.

WVON hit the airwaves on April 1, 1963. We look at the past, present and future of “The Talk of Chicago.”

What's the story behind tiny houses with exceptionally large front yards? Geoffrey Baer has the answer to this and more in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

The city's top watchdog wants unfettered access to city documents and records -- but the Illinois Supreme Court says no; that it's up to the mayor. We hear what some of you had to say in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

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

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists delve further into the CPS school closings in this web-exclusive conversation.

The nation’s top transportation official announces a $100 million federal loan to the city to revitalize the Chicago Riverwalk. Paris Schutz has the latest on this, and other news from the mayor’s office.

It's a race against time. Can a historic Bronzeville Catholic church be spared from the wrecking ball? We hear from preservationists and parishioners who hope to save the 133-year-old St. James Church.

Jay Shefsky introduces us to a suburban woman who has turned her house into a glass mosaic masterpiece.

We read some of your thoughts about the school closings protest rally in tonight's Viewer Feedback.

Hundreds of protesters marched in the Loop to protest proposed school closings. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest on the day's events.

Carol Marin and her panel of community leaders explore the impact that school closings will have on the city of Chicago.

It was a second historic day for gays and lesbians as the Supreme Court heard arguments on same-sex marriage. We take a closer look at the issues facing the justices.

Will Chicago area customers see yearly natural gas rate hikes without any oversight from the state? Paris Schutz has the latest on a controversial proposal in Springfield that watchdogs are warning against.

Both sides admit that closing schools means chaos for students, families and educators. But is this a necessary step for reform? We discuss the future of Chicago Public Schools.

The Chicago Transit Authority says it's not getting into the banking business, but their new Ventra card could charge customers as much as $188 per year if linked to a MasterCard account. CTA President Forrest Claypool joins us with more on the new fare card.

Northerly Island is getting a facelift. Plans are in place to develop the Charter One Pavilion to hold larger concerts during the summer. We look at the proposed changes and what big names you can expect this summer.

High school students marched in protest of school closings, as faculty and staff at six turnaround schools face forced resignations. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

Pension reform made some strides before the General Assembly went on Spring Break. What was done, and how much closer is Illinois to comprehensive reform? Carol Marin and four state legislators discuss the developments.

Can the city’s top watchdog be independent of the mayor? A recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling strikes a blow to those prospects. Inspector General Joe Ferguson joins us to talk about the ramifications.