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

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists continue the conversation about concussion concerns. Each panelist weighs in on their own sports background, and whether they would allow their own children to play football.

Ald. Sandi Jackson is a no-show as the Chicago City Council passes Mayor Rahm Emanuel's budget by a 46-3 vote. Paris Schutz has the details.

We have both sides of the debate on the mayor's controversial proposal to have the city purchase electricity in bulk on behalf of residents.

Prescriptive or descriptive? A new book looks at one of the most controversial American dictionaries ever published.

We have your thoughts on the Illinois pension crisis in tonight's Viewer Mail.

Is Illinois' pension crisis unfixable? Paris Schutz has the latest on an ominous new report.

Chicago's deputy mayor -- one of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's top economic advisers -- discusses the city's latest budget, expected to be approved on Thursday.

From market darling to market dog. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM looks at Groupon's fall from grace, and more top business headlines.

Chef Rick Bayless joins us in studio, sharing recipes from his signature restaurant, Frontera Grill.

We hear from a new 10-man a cappella group reaching for the high notes of success.

Bill Daley hands out poor grades to Illinois' public schools, and outlines his vision for a better future for students.

Forty years after humans last walked on the moon, two of the men who did it pay a visit to the Adler Planetarium. We hear from the astronauts who made the journey.

Eddie Payton chronicles the life of Sweetness and challenges another high-profile biography of his brother Walter.

The mayor brushes off questions some of his aides committed a felony by secretly recording phone conversations with reporters. One group is calling for an investigation. Paris Schutz has the latest.

We talk with state Sen. Kirk Dillard about Republican losses, the 2014 gubernatorial race, the state’s pension crisis and the fall veto session.

We revisit our recent conversation with Paula Broadwell, the woman at the center of the scandal that forced the resignation of CIA Director General David Petraeus.

Jay Cutler leaves the game with a concussion, and the Texans leave Soldier Field with a win, beating the Bears 13-6 on a soggy Sunday night.

On this Veterans Day, the National Veterans Art Museum opens the doors at its new location in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood. We go inside to see the artwork that now includes the work of America's newest military veterans.

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

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the stock market dive after the election and more in this web-exclusive conversation.

Illinois Sen. Kirk Dillard is preparing another run for the governor's office. He joins us live in our studios on Monday, Nov. 12.

Paris Schutz has the latest news and reaction to news that Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is in the midst of plea deal talks with the Feds.

President Obama had little time to relish his re-election. He is back in Washington working with legislators to try to avoid the looming fiscal cliff. We dive into what that cliff is, and whether it can be avoided.

What can Chicago learn from education reform in Turkey? We talk with a visiting reformer about the global challenges of improving schools.

President Obama wins a second term, and Republicans maintain control of the House. Carol Marin and her panel analyze election outcomes and the future of the GOP.