Stories by Yasmin Rammohan

Viewer Mail: 1/16

Oxygen Therapy

We recently did a story on the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which is being used to treat everyone from cancer patients to diabetics. We have your thoughts when we read some Viewer Mail.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 1/13

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
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Latest on Chicago Weather

We get the latest on Chicago's winter weather from a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
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Doomsday Clock

The so-called Doomsday Clock is one minute closer to global catastrophe. But the reasons for the change may not be what you think. We talk with the executive director of the journal that decides when and why to move the minute hand.
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Ask Geoffrey: 1/12

A South Side church is being carefully dismantled, stone by stone. What will happen to all the pieces? We find out from Geoffrey Baer in Ask Geoffrey.
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Glessner House

We catch a glimpse into Chicago in the 19th century on a tour of the remarkably preserved Glessner House on South Prairie Avenue.
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Viewer Mail: 1/12

Library Hours

We asked what you thought about Chicago Public libraries being closed on Mondays. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.
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Stephanie Zimmermann on E-Mail Scams

Consumer Tips from "The Fixer"

Chicago Sun-Times' "Fixer" columnist Stephanie Zimmermann posed as Jan Brady in an attempt to scam an e-mail scammer. She tells us what she uncovered.
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Job Retraining Program

Eddie Arruza reports on an innovative program at Chicago Career Tech that's retraining an older work force for a 21st century job market.
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2011: The Year in Astronomy

2011 marked the year the U.S. Space Shuttle program came to an end, but NASA's unmanned exploration of space remained at full throttle. We look at some of last year's astronomical achievements and what scientists are eyeing in the year ahead.
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Courtroom Sketch Artist Tom Gianni Takes on New Project

Courtroom sketch artist Tom Gianni branches out into painting a three-panel fantasy mural for a suburban library. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.
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Reaction to Bill Daley Stepping Down

There is more fallout today from Presidential Chief of Staff Bill Daley's decision to step down. We have reaction from the mayor and Obama chief campaign strategist, David Axelrod.
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High-Rise Fire Safety

In the wake of this weekend's fatal apartment fire on Lake Shore Drive, Elizabeth Brackett and her panel explore high-rise fire safety and prevention.
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H.C. Westermann

A one-of-a-kind artist made his mark on Chicago. We tell the story of  H.C. Westermann, a combat veteran and artist who even has a connection to the Beatles.
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Bill Daley Resigns

President Obama's Chief of Staff Steps Down

After just one year as President Obama's Chief of Staff, Bill Daley steps down. We have the latest.
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Chicago Public Library Hours Change

It's a first for Chicago -- all neighborhood libraries are now closed every Monday. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel talk about why, and if it could change.
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Chicago Business News: 1/9

CME is being investigated after client funds go missing at MF Global. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM joins us to discuss that, the latest unemployment report and other top business stories.
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Idina Menzel

Star of the screen and stage, Idina Menzel, joins us to talk about her latest PBS Special, premiering exclusively on WTTW -- Idina Menzel LIVE: Barefoot at the Symphony.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 1/6

Eddie Arruza and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
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2011: The Year in Astronomy

2011 marked the year the U.S. Space Shuttle program came to an end, but NASA's unmanned exploration of space remained at full throttle. We look at some of last year's astronomical achievements and what scientists are eyeing in the year ahead.
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Snowy Owls in Chicago

The arctic nomad known as the snowy owl is rarely seen in Chicago in the winter. But this year is different. Ash-har Quraishi explains why the great white owl is visiting, and how you can help name one.
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Ask Geoffrey: 1/5

A street sign but no street? Usually, it's the other way around. Geoffrey Baer explains what happened to a Rogers Park intersection in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
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Marimba Ensemble

Marimba music fills a South Side church and creates opportunities for young musicians. We have the story.
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Viewer Mail: 1/5

Bears 2012 Season

We asked you what steps the Bears should take for a successful 2012 season. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.
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Republican Presidential Primary

And they're off. After the first hurdle, it's Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum neck and neck. Carol Marin talks with Illinois delegates for the top four candidates in Tuesday's Iowa caucuses about what's next for the campaign.
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Hiring Begins for Smart Grid Plan

Mayor Rahm Emanuel touts ComEd's $2.6 billion investment in the new smart grid as good for the economy and good for consumers. Consumer watchdog group CUB promises to stay on top of the smart grid to make sure it is smart for ComEd clients. Elizabeth Brackett reports.
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