Stories by Yasmin Rammohan

Mies van der Rohe

Modern architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is the subject of a new biography. We talk with authors Franz Schulze and Edward Windhorst about the work and life of a German emigrant who changed the American landscape.

Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

A rousing musical based on a James Joyce story? Chicago Sun-Times Theater Critic Hedy Weiss reviews The Dead, along with Sister Act, and a long-running Chicago favorite.

Ask Alpana: 11/20

Check Please! Host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with Thanksgiving wine recommendations and more.

Kinzinger & Schakowsky

Two members of Congress join us to discuss the looming fiscal cliff and what Congress is doing to avoid it.

Comedian Jeff Garlin Returns to Steppenwolf

Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlin joins us -- and brings along his mother. It's an interview you won't want to miss.

Web Extra: Comedian Jeff Garlin and His Mother

We continue our conversation with Jeff Garlin and his mother in our web-extra video.

Ask Geoffrey: 11/19

In preparation for Thanksgiving, Geoffrey Baer reflects on some local Native American history, in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 11/16

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

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 11/16

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists continue the conversation about concussion concerns. Each panelist weighs in on their own sports background, and whether they would allow their own children to play football.

Weekend Events Around Town: 11/16 - 11/18

Need some ideas what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on!

City Budget Approved

City Council Passes Emanuel’s Budget 46-3

Ald. Sandi Jackson is a no-show as the Chicago City Council passes Mayor Rahm Emanuel's budget by a 46-3 vote. Paris Schutz has the details.

Debate Over Controversial Electric Plan

We have both sides of the debate on the mayor's controversial proposal to have the city purchase electricity in bulk on behalf of residents.

Ken Burns' "Dust Bowl"

As stocks tumbled during the Great Depression, farmers in the Great Plains were dealing with the Dust Bowl -- a plague of dust storms that lasted a decade resulting in the greatest man-made ecological disaster in U.S. history.

Massive Partnership Promises Fields of Dreams

A multimillion dollar public-private partnership has attracted donors from all over the world. We show you how it's breathing new life into old athletic fields.

"The Story of Ain't"

Prescriptive or descriptive? A new book looks at one of the most controversial American dictionaries ever published.

Viewer Mail: 11/15

Illinois Pension Crisis

We have your thoughts on the Illinois pension crisis in tonight's Viewer Mail.

Obama Pop

New Art Exhibit Portrays President Through Multiple Archetypes

President Obama as you've never seen him. Chicago artist Rick Valicenti created 50 digital portraits of the president, representing the many archetypes embodied by the Commander-in-Chief. 

Illinois' Pension Crisis Deemed "Unfixable"

Is Illinois' pension crisis unfixable? Paris Schutz has the latest on an ominous new report.

Deputy Mayor on Chicago's Financial Future

Chicago's deputy mayor -- one of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's top economic advisers -- discusses the city's latest budget, expected to be approved on Thursday.

Diabetes Education

A door-to-door diabetes education campaign in two of Chicago's poorest neighborhoods is resulting in some surprising finds and encouraging outcomes.

Chicago Business News: 11/14

From market darling to market dog. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM looks at Groupon's fall from grace, and more top business headlines.

Rick Bayless

Chef Rick Bayless joins us in studio, sharing recipes from his signature restaurant, Frontera Grill.

Gentleman's Rule

We hear from a new 10-man a cappella group reaching for the high notes of success.

Nate Silver On His Predictions and Newfound Cult Status

He correctly predicted the winner in all 50 states in last week's presidential election-- and quickly became an icon for math geeks worldwide. We talk with statistician Nate Silver.

Advance Illinois

Bill Daley hands out poor grades to Illinois' public schools, and outlines his vision for a better future for students.

The Last Astronauts on the Moon

Forty years after humans last walked on the moon, two of the men who did it pay a visit to the Adler Planetarium. We hear from the astronauts who made the journey.
 

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