Stories by Yasmin Rammohan
Frank Deford
| Yasmin Rammohan

Legendary sportswriter Frank Deford joins us to talk about his remarkable career and his new book.
Ask Geoffrey: 6/11
| WTTW News

Amongst sunbathers and swimmers, the lakefront path at North Avenue Beach is home to a rather unique structure. Find out more in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 6/8
| Yasmin Rammohan

Phil Ponce and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
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Weekend Events Around Town: 6/8-6/10
| Michell Eloy
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!
Bill Clinton on Chicago's Economy
| WTTW News

Former President Bill Clinton was in town on Thursday. We hear what he had to say about Mayor Rahm Emanuel's handling of Chicago's economy.
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Latest on IL Gambling Expansion & Pension Reform
| Yasmin Rammohan

We get the latest on pension reform and gambling expansion from Illinois House Deputy Majority Leader Lou Lang.
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Blues Players Rekindle Friendship
| Michell Eloy

A Chicago blues guitarist stages a comeback with a little help from his friends.
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Illinois Leaders Close to Pension Deal
| WTTW News

Gov. Pat Quinn meets with legislative leaders to coax a deal on pension reform. Paris Schutz has more on what a final deal might look like.
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Gov. Walker Wins Recall Election
| Michael Lipkin

Wisconsin's Scott Walker is the only governor is U.S. history to fight off a recall vote. Will his victory rattle the Obama campaign? Carol Marin and her panel have more.
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Color Jam
| Yasmin Rammohan

The Loop has a new coat of color. Meet the local artist who colorized a gray downtown intersection.
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Remembering Ray Bradbury
| WTTW News

Ray Bradbury died on Tuesday night. From the Chicago Tonight archives, we look back at the local sci-fi legend reading from his fiery classic, Fahrenheit 451.
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Jean-Claude Brizard
| Michael Lipkin

Chicago teachers begin voting Wednesday to authorize a strike. Why have relations between the CPS and the union deteriorated so badly? We hear from schools chief Jean-Claude Brizard.
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New Technology Empowers CPS Parents
| Yasmin Rammohan
New technology employed by an advocacy group aims to include parents in the education process.
Collapse of Pension Reform
| Michell Eloy

With the state's pension liability at $83 billion, we look at the collapse of pension reform in Springfield and what legislative leaders may be talking about on Wednesday.
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Karen Lewis
| Michael Lipkin

Chicago Public Schools reaches a deal with its service employees union. Could a teachers contract be close behind? We speak with Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis.
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Transit of Venus
| Michell Eloy

One of the rarest astronomical events happens on Tuesday. We hear from the Adler Planetarium about what it is and how you can view it.
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Viewer Mail: 6/4
Saggy Pants
| WTTW News

We asked what you thought about students wearing saggy pants in school, and if CPS should enforce a stricter dress code. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 6/1
| Yasmin Rammohan

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
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Weekend Events Around Town: 6/1 - 6/3
| Michell Eloy
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!
Gambling Expansion Passes Assembly
| Michael Lipkin
The Illinois Senate passes a major gambling expansion bill, but not with enough votes to override a potential veto.
Deadline Looms for Budget & Pension Deal
| WTTW News

The tension between legislative leaders spills out on the floor of the Illinois House. Carol Marin joins us live from Springfield with the latest developments on pension reform and the budget.
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Exclusive Details on Chicago Teachers Union Plans
| Elizabeth Brackett

Despite ongoing negotiations, WTTW11 has learned the Chicago Teachers Union plans to take a strike authorization vote next week. School reform advocates say this would circumvent state law. Elizabeth Brackett has this Chicago Tonight exclusive.
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Controversy Arises over Saggy Pants in School
| Yasmin Rammohan

Some aldermen are pushing schools to ban saggy pants and any "gangster-style" clothing. We hear both sides of this emotional debate.
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Super Bowl at Soldier Field?
| WTTW News

A Super Bowl at Soldier Field? Might not be so far fetched. Hear what the NFL's commissioner has to say about it.
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Brian Henson
| Michell Eloy

Brian Henson joins us to talk about the R-rated stage show he created with world-renowned Jim Henson puppeteers.
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NU Women's Lacrosse Team Wins 7th NCAA Title
| WTTW News

The Northwestern Women's Lacrosse team won its 7th NCAA championship in eight years.
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