Stories by Yasmin Rammohan

Legendary journalist Mike Wallace died Saturday at the age of 93. We look back at a conversation Wallace had with the late John Callaway back in 1983.

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

A program to keep Chicago’s youth safe this summer was announced on Friday.

We hear from Cubs owner Tom Ricketts on a possible deal to renovate Wrigley Field. Will taxpayers foot the bill? Paris Schutz has that news and more, from opening day on the North Side.

Groupon shares take a dive after the Chicago company reveals "accounting mistakes." Now some investors are suing and Groupon faces a federal probe. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at how the company can recover.

NATO was born out of the Cold War to curb Soviet power. But what is it today? A peaceful alliance or the West's way of policing the world? We take a look.

With the repeal of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell," lesbian and gay sailors are making waves -- and history -- at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago.

More than a decade after Chicago Housing Authority demolitions, how are displaced residents affecting their new neighborhoods? A new study may have answers.

Mozart. Beethoven. Radiohead? What is modern classical music, and what are its influences? We talk with one of today's modern classical composers.

We asked what you thought about Mayor Emanuel's proposal to create the Chicago Infrastructure Trust. Is it a good idea or a scam? We read what some of you had to say in tonight's Viewer Mail.

After a series of legal tussles, the city and NATO protest groups agreed to a protest march route for the first day of the international summit.  

When it comes to picking up residential recycling in Chicago, private companies do it cheaper. But numbers show that city crews are closing the gap. Paris Schutz has the story.

Is your doctor ordering unnecessary tests? Are there always benefits to all the medical tests patients get? We take a look.

The electric vehicle industry has been touted as a way to reduce dependence on foreign oil, create jobs, and save the environment. But an Indiana company that promised a plug-in hybrid van with 100 miles to the gallon just closed its doors. Elizabeth Brackett tells us why.

Oops, they did it again! Accounting problems trip up Groupon -- sending the stock to a new low. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.

New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg joins us to discuss his new book: The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business.

Kids in Albany Park confront difficult themes on stage. We go behind-the-scenes at the innovative Albany Park Theater Project.

Lon Monk, top aide and close friend of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is sentenced for his role in the Blagojevich corruption scandals. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

An employee wellness program, a contentious county jail contract and a face-off over county road funding. We talk to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle about these issues and more.

After being briefed on the mayor's infrastructure trust proposal, some aldermen say they have more questions than answers. Paris Schutz has the latest.

Autism rates have dramatically increased over the past 10 years. Why the jump? And why are boys more susceptible to autism? We take a look.

The search for art and access has led Google to the Art Institute of Chicago. We explain.

Film director Andy Davis takes us back to Chicago R&B of the 1970s.

We take a look at Phil Ponce's surprising hobby and newly discovered talent.

Mayor Emanuel expects Chicago City Council approval of his Infrastructure Trust plan, even though some aldermen are raising concerns. Is it really a good deal for taxpayers? Carol Marin and her panel take up the issue.

Chicago denies a permit for anti-war protesters planning to march on the upcoming NATO summit. We talk with organizer Andy Thayer about how protesters still plan to take to the streets.