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Eddie Payton chronicles the life of Sweetness and challenges another high-profile biography of his brother Walter.

Released from prison, a group of wrongfully convicted men remake themselves as blues musicians.

The mayor brushes off questions some of his aides committed a felony by secretly recording phone conversations with reporters. One group is calling for an investigation. Paris Schutz has the latest.

We talk with state Sen. Kirk Dillard about Republican losses, the 2014 gubernatorial race, the state’s pension crisis and the fall veto session.

We revisit our recent conversation with Paula Broadwell, the woman at the center of the scandal that forced the resignation of CIA Director General David Petraeus.

Jay Cutler leaves the game with a concussion, and the Texans leave Soldier Field with a win, beating the Bears 13-6 on a soggy Sunday night.

On this Veterans Day, the National Veterans Art Museum opens the doors at its new location in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood. We go inside to see the artwork that now includes the work of America's newest military veterans.

Chicago Tonight interviews Nate Silver Friday. The interview will air Tuesday on our show, but here's a sneak peek.

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

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the stock market dive after the election and more in this web-exclusive conversation.

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

Illinois Sen. Kirk Dillard is preparing another run for the governor's office. He joins us live in our studios on Monday, Nov. 12.

Paris Schutz has the latest news and reaction to news that Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is in the midst of plea deal talks with the Feds.

President Obama had little time to relish his re-election. He is back in Washington working with legislators to try to avoid the looming fiscal cliff. We dive into what that cliff is, and whether it can be avoided.

What can Chicago learn from education reform in Turkey? We talk with a visiting reformer about the global challenges of improving schools.

We take a look at a new exhibit about the role birds played in ancient Egypt.

Oriental Institute curator Rozenn Bailleul-LeSuer highlights some of her favorite artifacts in a new exhibit. 

We meet two local guitar players who make their instruments out of cigar boxes.

What's the secret to Superman's success while other caped crusaders have faded away? Author Larry Tye joins us with the answers, and a web-exclusive video.

President Obama wins a second term, and Republicans maintain control of the House. Carol Marin and her panel analyze election outcomes and the future of the GOP.

We hear from some of the winners in last night's Congressional races, heading to Washington to face the gridlock.

Carol Marin and her guests break down what happened in Illinois' General Assembly races last night.

How accurately did opinion polls predict what voter's did in the privacy of a voting booth? Elizabeth Brackett and Joel Weisman are here to talk about polls and media coverage of the election.

Elizabeth Brackett reports with reaction to President Obama's victory from his headquarters at McCormick Place.

President Barack Obama wins re-election as Mitt Romney concedes late Tuesday night.

The 10th District Congressional winner is Brad Schneider.