Stories by Yasmin Rammohan

America's Test Kitchen host and Cook's Illustrated magazine editor in chief Christopher Kimball is here with his latest creation--a 900-page cookbook!

Controversial remarks by Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis surface online. We get reaction to what Lewis had to say about Arne Duncan, among other topics, at a conference in Washington last month.

In the wake of the Penn State scandal, we talk about whistle-blowing on child sex abuse in Illinois, and possible ramifications that could result.

Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM joins us to discuss a record order for Chicago-based Boeing,  the fallout from MF Global's collapse, and other top business headlines.

It was an exciting win for the Bears over division rival, Detroit Lions. We break down the action with former Bear, Robin Earl, on this week's edition of Bears Alumni Club.

Chicago architect Jeanne Gang recently won a MacArthur Genius grant. Gang is the subject of a new, in-depth profile airing nationally on PBS: Jeanne Gang: The Sky's the Limit.

Did Rep. Joe Walsh cross the line during a heated exchange with constituents last week? We have your thoughts when we read some of your Viewer Mail.

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

First Greece, now Italy. The Italian economic crisis has put the country on the brink of default on its massive debt, and the colorful Italian prime minister may be one of the casualties. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at how events in Europe are impacting things on this side of the Atlantic.

Hometown hero and Iraq war veteran Bryan Anderson joins us to talk about his inspirational new PBS program about service and volunteerism.

Maggie Babiarz came to Chicago alone at age 16 from a small village in the Polish highlands. Today, she leads the Megitza Quartet, a Chicago band that plays an energetic mash-up of traditional and original music from eastern and southern Europe. Jay Shefsky has the story.

Spirited debate between a congressman and constituents? Or a congressman stepping over the line? We have the latest on a controversial video of Congressman Joe Walsh that's making the rounds online.

Could Democrats and Republicans in Congress be supporting tax increases to fix the nation's finances? Carol Marin sits down with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky for answers as the deadline for a deal on the nation's debt looms.

Speeding cameras are among the high-profile items on the docket Wednesday as the fall veto session winds down in Springfield. We have the latest from the capital.

We take another look at a Chicago Tonight story that went "viral" on YouTube and won us an Emmy. Vivian Maier was the Chicago nanny who took more than a hundred thousand photos during her lifetime -- but never showed them to anyone. After her death, her photos were discovered, and many now say she ranks among the top street photographers of the 20th century.

As Veterans Day approaches, we talk with a retired naval commander -- who's also a psychologist -- about the mental health impacts of 10 years of war.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel promised an administration of transparency, but is he living up to that promise in his own office? We hear from the Chicago Tribune reporter looking into the issue.

Journalist Tom Brokaw talks about political scandal, the Republican presidential field and his new book about recapturing the American dream.

The Bears swoop into Philadelphia and take one from the Eagles. We recap last night's exciting action with longtime Bears linebacker, Hunter Hillenmeyer. Find out about Hillenmeyer’s new business venture here.

Pension reform has been one of the most contentious issues of the legislative session. Carol Marin and her panel take a closer look at the real cost of public pensions here.

Nearly 40 percent of Chicago Public School students drop out. Why are they dropping out and what can be done to get them back on track to graduate? Elizabeth Brackett looks at two programs with some answers. Then, we talk with Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard about the dropout epidemic and how CPS is working to change it.

We revisit our 2006 conversation with Andy Rooney, who died over the weekend at the age of 92.

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

A new documentary that will air here on Channel 11 showcases a Highland Park High School senior with Tourette Syndrome. We hear from that young man who's become an inspirational youth ambassador for a disorder that's often misunderstood.

Creepy, crawly cuisine? Find out why some Chicagoans would like insects to be an essential part of our diet.

One neighborhood in Lombard began as a cooperative community back in the 1940s, where a diverse group of people shared ownership of the land. Have these ideals held up over 70 years? We find out in tonight's Ask Geoffrey.