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Census figures show Chicago's downtown growing faster than any city in America. Plus: just who are President Obama and Mitt Romney's biggest local donors? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has those stories, and more top business headlines.

On its 125th anniversary, we take you inside a very special exhibit at the Newberry Library showcasing 125 of its most prized possessions.

Eliza Fournier from the Chicago Botanic Garden joins us with tips to make your fall garden thrive.

Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is back home in Chicago, and has a critique of some recent Supreme Court rulings. Paris Schutz has the story.

It's the start of a new U.S. Supreme Court term. We look at what some of this year's biggest cases could be. 

Experts say one of the deadliest cancers in Illinois doesn’t have to be. Ash-har Quraishi has the story.

The philosophy of Ayn Rand has made its way to the presidential campaign. The head of the Ayn Rand Institute joins us to talk about Rand's philosophy, and why he thinks it may hold the solution to America's economic woes.

Devin Hester's athleticism was on display in Dallas. James "Big Cat" Williams joins us to break down the Bears' third win of the season.

Diane Lane stars in Tennessee Williams' play, Sweet Bird of Youth. Hedy Weiss reviews this, and three more shows on Chicago stages.

Oops! To the Derrick Smith campaign’s credit, the flyer came with a thin, white, strip of adhesive paper to cover the glaring typo.

What should a 21st century city budget look like? Chicago's Inspector General has some ideas for the mayor. He joins us to discuss them.

Pulitzer Prize-winner Hedrick Smith examines the roots of American income inequality. 

There were doubts that it would survive, but the shrine and chapel dedicated to Mother Frances Cabrini has been refurbished and reopened. Eddie Arruza takes us inside the restored sacred landmark in Lincoln Park.

Former White Sox manager and three-time World Series Champion Tony La Russa joins us to talk about his life, career and new book.

Chicago had a cow in the summer of 1999 with the Cows on Parade art event, but where are the cows now? Geoffrey Baer finds the remaining cattle in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

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

Watch a web-exclusive conversation with Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists.

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

Can Chicago become the country's high-speed internet hub? Mayor Rahm Emanuel thinks so. We decode Chicago's broadband challenge.

The First Minister of Scotland talks about his push for Scottish independence.

Out of the detention center and back into the community. We go inside Cook County’s new “tough love” approach to juvenile justice.

After 25 years as a reporter, Abdon Pallasch has teamed up with Gov. Pat Quinn's budget office. He's here with a glimpse of what's next for him, and a look back at his distinguished career.

The Gidwitz Hall of Birds at the Field Museum gets a makeover. The museum’s Associate Curator of Birds joins us to talk about the updates and additions.

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On Oct. 9, PBS’ FRONTLINE will present The Choice 2012, a two-hour long documentary outlining definitive portraits of Mitt Romney and Barack Obama.