Stories by Yasmin Rammohan

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.

One day after a devastating fire at an iconic Polish pastry shop, the owner says he's hoping to rebuild. Ash-har Quraishi has the story. 

In part two of our conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, he talks about different approaches to interpreting the Constitution, and the importance of teaching civics in school.

Opera superstar Renée Fleming tells us why she's doing less singing in Chicago, and a lot more work behind the scenes at Lyric Opera of Chicago. 

More than two months after a devastating hail storm took out its glass roof, Paris Schutz has the story on how Garfield Park Conservatory plans to put it all back together before winter arrives.

His racy Twitter posts turned into a hilarious narrative during Chicago's mayoral campaign. Now the posts of @MayorEmanuel are all in one book, which hits the shelves today. Carol Marin has an expletive-free conversation with Dan Sinker, the author behind the tweets.

How much would you shell out for a 200-year-old bottle of wine? Probably not as much as the man who bought one in July, setting a new world record. What did he pay and is the wine worth it? We ask our resident master sommelier in tonight's Ask Alpana.

For the third year in a row, Chicago Tonight's own Elizabeth Brackett won the World Triathlon Championship in her age group.

United States Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald on his experiences investigating and prosecuting terrorists 10 years after the 9/11 attacks. Ash-har Quraishi brings us the story.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer talks with Phil Ponce in a rare interview on the direction of the Supreme Court and his book, Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge's View.

President Barack Obama takes his jobs bill to Congress. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 joins us to discuss that, the markets and more top business headlines.

We unveil our new show open and brand new theme music. We meet the team behind the music, including a familiar face to regular viewers. To hear the entire song, click on the Audio Attachment below.