Stories by Yasmin Rammohan

A barefoot runner makes the case for leaving your shoes at home -- even in the winter.

The Field Museum has a new exhibit, giving visitors a chance to see mummies that have not been viewed by the public for over 100 years. We get a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit.

A new Chicago Fire Department Fire Commissioner was appointed on Thursday, in the wake of Wednesday’s resignation of current fire commissioner, Robert Hoff.

Downtown building owners meet with local and federal security officials about Chicago G-8/NATO concerns. Paris Schutz has the details.

Expecting a tax refund from the state? Well, a new city ordinance may divert that money to City Hall. We talk with some Chicago aldermen about that, and other developments at today's City Council meeting.

The first exhibit at a new museum in town showcases the visual arts as made by Chicago artists over the past 150 years.

Chicago Tonight presents a 30-minute special after Frontline: The Interrupters airs on our station tonight. Join us at 10:00 pm for a series of three panel discussions moderated by Carol Marin and Phil Ponce, and produced by Emmy winner Jay Shefsky.

Many in Chicago's real estate industry are concerned about security during the G-8/NATO Summits. A conference on Wednesday will bring them together with top security officials, including Police Chief Garry McCarthy and the U.S. Secret Service. Paris Schutz has the story.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel reacts to charter schools fining students for disciplinary infractions. We talk to the CEO of the Noble Street Charter Schools and a coordinator from a student advocacy group.

Catholic leaders and the president are at odds over requiring Catholic organizations to cover contraception for employees, despite last week's compromise. Carol Marin and her panel take up the debate.

Cook County is forcing banks to keep up vacant properties undergoing foreclosure. But the city is being sued over a similar law. We look at the future of the County ordinance.

The 2012 Chicago Auto Show has something for everyone, from the practical and affordable to the stuff of car lovers' dreams. We take a look at some of this year's must-see cars.

One of Chicago's most important architects is the subject of a new exhibition. We talk with the notoriously outspoken Stanley Tigerman.

A unique building was one of several Chicago landmarks featured in a 1950 film. The movie starred a young actor who later became a screen legend. Geoffrey Baer has more in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Should Cook County ignore a request by federal immigration officials to keep illegal immigrants in jail longer? We hear some of your thoughts in tonight's Viewer Mail.

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

Recently, in the news, there was a story about a 24-year-old who gave up using a computer and a cell phone for 90 days. We put two Chicago Tonight staffers to the test to see if they could go "unplugged" -- for just one weekend! We asked them to share their experiences and photos.

Critics say the current Cook County policy has allowed undocumented immigrants accused of crimes to go back into the community, instead of being turned over to immigration officials. Paris Schutz has the story.

Illinois gets a billion dollars as part of a multi-state foreclosure settlement. Kris Kridel of  WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.

Rare sculptures, lost and found. We hear about Marion Perkins, a talented Chicago artist whose career was cut short.

The five finalists have been chosen for a makeover of Navy Pier. We have your reaction to the designs in tonight's Viewer Mail.

A former ThyssenKrupp employee recounts his tale of discrimination, as Reverend Jesse Jackson prods the company to make big changes. Paris Schutz has the details.

Republican candidate Rick Santorum has made a clean sweep in the last three primaries. With Super Tuesday now less than a month away -- what's next for the campaign? Carol Marin and her panel tell us.

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women. We talk with Dr. Martha Grogan, the medical editor of a new book about heart health from the Mayo Clinic. 

A bizarre newspaper photo leads Jay Shefsky on a quest to understand a 100-year-old Chicago murder.

Gov. Pat Quinn gets serious about proposed budget cuts, after criticism that he glossed over the issue during his state of the state address. Paris Schutz has the details.