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We hear what you had to say about Illinois gun laws in tonight's Viewer Mail.

A coalition of public employee unions fight back over efforts to reform the state's drastically underfunded pension system. Paris Schutz has more on what they're looking for.

The veto session ended with several big ticket issues still unresolved. We preview what is expected to be addressed at the beginning of the year.

Saddled with heavy debt, the Field Museum is facing painful cuts. We talk with the museum president about how the museum will adapt.

Is Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho a Christmastime movie? A new book about watching movies offers new ways to think about classic films.

In the wake of the elementary school rampage in Connecticut, the Chicago Public Schools' security chief joins us to discuss school safety here.

While it’s no longer permissible to go behind-the-scenes of the Thorne Miniature Rooms, we got a peek back in 2002. Watch curator Rebekah Levine change a light bulb for one room in our web-extra video.

A new book attempts to bridge the gap between those who use Chicago’s longest-running food pantry and the well-off residents who live around it.

The defense for Daley nephew Richard Vanecko is furious as the judge on the case steps aside, citing ties to former Mayor Daley. Our Carol Marin has the latest on this explosive case.

Memorials, vigils and funerals were held today for some of the victims of the school shooting rampage in Connecticut. We take a closer look.

In the wake of the Newtown massacre, Gov. Quinn and Mayor Emanuel call for new gun laws in Illinois. Paris Schutz has more on where the law stands, and how it might change.

A costly interception, penalties and sacks -- all add up to another Bears loss. James "Big Cat" Williams is here to break down what went wrong against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field.

James “Big Cat” Williams offers his take on the NFL’s ruling to vacate the discipline handed down to Saints players involved in the bounty scandal.

We take you inside a very special exhibit at the Newberry Library showcasing 125 of its most prized possessions.

From Candy Cane Lane to the Christmas Tree Ship, Geoffrey Baer talks holiday traditions in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

We have some of your thoughts about the manslaughter charges filed again Richard Vanecko for David Koschman's death in tonight's Viewer Mail.

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

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists continue their conversation in a web extra video.

We hear what you had to say about the new pension bill pending in Springfield when we read some of our viewer mail.

Ald. Sandi Jackson goes back to work as the Chicago City Council takes up important measures. Paris Schutz has the latest.

As the Tribune Company emerges from bankruptcy, several suitors are sniffing around its assets, including Rupert Murdoch and Freedom Communications. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.

He was one of the most popular hockey players in Chicago history -- and then he was sent out of town in the prime of his career. We talk with former Blackhawks star Jeremy Roenick about his time in Chicago.

We continue our conversation with former Blackhawks star Jeremy Roenick, and hear frank talk about violence in hockey, and about his days partying and gambling.

Theaster Gates may be the hottest artist in Chicago right now, with major exhibitions around the world. 

Watch an extended, one-on-one interview with artist Theaster Gates.

Chef Rick Bayless joins us with a recipe for holiday entertaining.