Stories by Yasmin Rammohan

Trucks are the subject of artist John Himmelfarb's recent obsession. We go under the viaduct and into the Chicago Cultural Center for a look at a convoy on canvas.

The City of Chicago announces a new initiative to invest in the CTA's aging infrastructure in an effort to upgrade the commuter experience and boost ridership. Ash-har Quraishi has the story. 

Should a 1,900 mile pipeline be built to transport oil sand petroleum from Canada to the United States? Eddie Arruza and his panel take up the controversial proposal.

She's arguably Chicago's hottest architect, and now she can add MacArthur genius grant recipient to her list of accolades. Jeanne Gang joins us.

Treating prostate cancer may make matters worse. The controversial author of Winning the Battle Against Prostate Cancer tells us why.

The first exhibit at a new museum in town showcases the visual arts as made by Chicago artists over the past 150 years.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney and daughter Liz spoke to a packed crowd at the Union League Club of Chicago Monday afternoon to discuss their best-selling political memoir. Ash-har Quraishi has the story.

Did we give financial analyst Terry Savage short shrift last week in favor of our interview with the prime minister of Zimbabwe? We have some of your thoughts in tonight's Viewer Mail.

President Barack Obama unveils a $3 trillion deficit reduction plan. But can he find a consensus in Congress? Carol Marin talks with two Illinois Congressmen about the proposal and more. 

It looks like a Chicago landmark is getting a new owner. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 tells us more about that, and other top business headlines. 

Chicago Bears Quarterback Jay Cutler was sacked six times in the frustrating 30 to 13 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Former Bear Glen Kozlowski joins us on this week's edition of the Bears Alumni Club.

Former United States Senator Charles Percy died this weekend at the age of 91. We revisit Percy's 1984 appearance on Chicago Tonight, and hear about his political philosophy and his presidential aspirations.

Former Senator Charles Percy died just one day before the 45th anniversary of his daughter's notorious murder in their Kenilworth home. From our archives, we take a look back at the story of this high-profile and unsolved crime.

Plans were announced Monday to make the Chicago River the city’s next recreational frontier, with four new boathouses serving as anchors of the river’s future development. 

A survey by Development Counselors International, a marketing firm specializing in economic development and travel marketing, ranks Illinois the third worst state to do business in -- in the nation.

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

Are senior citizens bailing out banks by accepting low deposit interest rates? Author and Chicago Sun-Times Financial Columnist Terry Savage joins us to talk about what she calls the "generation wars."

The African country of Zimbabwe has had a violent and tumultuous history, but now the country is ruled by a coalition government. Eddie Arruza talks with Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister about his nation’s massive economic meltdown, controversial president and what role Illinois might play in reviving the beleaguered country. 

Bicycle polo is rising in popularity, and one of the best teams in the world happens to be right here in Chicago. Ash-har Quraishi takes a look at the two-wheeled sport and its hundred-year-old history.

They're sisters, renowned singers, and daughters of the late John Callaway. We have a conversation and a performance from Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway. 

How would you cut Chicago's budget? We share some of your ideas in tonight's Viewer Mail.

More efficient garbage collection remains one possible way to help solve the city's budget shortfall of more than $600 million. Carol Marin takes up the budget debate with a group of Chicago aldermen.

A new report finds that warming temperatures are having an impact on five national parks on the Great Lakes. Elizabeth Brackett looks at what that could mean.

In part three of our conversation with United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, he weighs in on the politicization of the bench, the confirmation process, and why he likes talking about his job.

The film Contagion -- shot in part here in Chicago -- is number one at the box office. Are there lessons to learn from this night at the movies? Are we ready if a global pandemic strikes? We hear from an Emergency Medicine specialist.

Diverse musical artists from around the world are about to descend on Chicago. We tell you why and how you can catch them.