Stories by Shanika Gunaratna

Led by Prime Minister David Cameron, the United Kingdom runs NATO’s second largest military.

Dramatic developments in the war-torn country are complicating NATO’s already precarious plans for withdrawal.

Oakbrook-based McDonald's gets a new CEO. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.

For President Barack Obama, hosting the NATO summit in his hometown of Chicago is an opportunity to boost his diplomatic credentials during his re-election campaign.

Find out how the Chicago Housing Authority is recalibrating its plan for transformation from the organization’s CEO. Natalie Moore from WBEZ has the story.

Architect Michael Graves changed American cities in the 1980s and designed thousands of products for Target. Then, a mysterious illness paralyzed him and gave his career new purpose. We preview Geoffrey Baer's new Graves documentary.  

Is it reverse discrimination when a black family buys from black businesses only? We have some of the more "measured" responses from our discussion board in tonight's Viewer Mail.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed poorly received ordinances in an attempt to thwart protests, which included soaring fines for protesters. 

Andy Thayer is no stranger to controversy. He’s had a key role in organizing protests in Chicago.

Germany led talks of economic reforms and bailouts in the European Union this past year.

France has been a reluctant partner in the NATO mission in Afghanistan.

Turkey serves as the eastern anchor in the NATO alliance, sharing a border with non-member states such as Syria, Iraq and Iran.

Greece went bankrupt last year, highlighting decades of central government mismanagement.

One of NATO’s harshest critics is President-elect Vladimir Putin, Russia’s longtime leader, who was just voted in to a third term.

This year, NATO grabbed headlines for its active intervention in Libya, a non-member state in North Africa.

President Giorgio Napolitano is trying to undo two decades of widespread corruption and poor management

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is the only foreign policy think tank in Chicago.

President of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Michael Shields has repeatedly called for more officer training before the summit.

As some business leaders expressed concern about the summits, the city hired security firm Hillard Heintze, which will meet weekly with the business community.

As Chicago Police superintendent, Garry McCarthy is the public face of security during the NATO summit.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has been focusing on the potential economic upside of the NATO summit since his lobbying brought it to Chicago, but it’s his security plans that have had some up in arms.

Illinois was pegged as a pivotal win for GOP presidential hopefuls. Mitt Romney won big, but there were very few surprises in state elections. Carol Marin and her panel have the details.

We're joined by winners of the contentious 8th and 10th Congressional primaries. They talk general election strategy and more.

Find out what Chef Rick Bayless is cooking up on stage when we visit a rehearsal of his new show at Lookingglass Theatre.

The record-breaking hot weather is jump-starting Chicago gardens. Eliza Fournier of the Chicago Botanic Garden joins us with spring gardening tips.

He photographed the city and its people. We remember Lee Balterman, who took remarkable Chicago pictures for more than half a century.