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Chicago Sun-Times Chairman Jim Tyree's death was ruled an accident by the medical examiner. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss medical mistakes: how they happen and how hospitals deal with them. Should doctors be held to standards of perfection? Tell us what you think.

AT&T announced plans to purchase T-Mobile for $39 billion. WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to look at how the deal will impact Chicago business.

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 20th ward runoff. Meet Willie Cochran and Che "Rhymefest" Smith. See the 20th ward candidates in web-exclusive video

Ash-har Quraishi has the personal story of one couple's mission to create meaningful employment and sustainable careers for adults with autism. Learn about Aspiritech

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 17th ward runoff. Meet Latasha Thomas and David Moore. See the 17th ward candidates in web-exclusive video

We hear what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer mail. Contact Chicago Tonight now

Nearly every Friday morning for four and a half years, two Chicago nuns have led a vigil at the place where undocumented immigrants are processed before being deported. Jay Shefsky brings us their story. Broadview Detention Center Vigil

People across the world wait anxiously for the next development in the Fukushima nuclear power plant meltdown scare. What is the nuclear energy situation here, and should we be afraid of radiation too? We talk with nuclear and radiation experts on the show. More on the Story: Local doctor on effects of radiation exposure

Body Worlds is back. The popular exhibit of preserved and dissected human bodies and body parts has returned to Chicago. This newest version focuses on how we age -- on the inside. Eddie Arruza reports on our internal life cycle. Body Worlds exhibit information Watch more Cultural Connections online

He brought down his homicidal mobster father with a letter to the FBI. Now, Frank Calabrese, Jr. has written a book detailing the rise and fall of the Calabrese Chicago crime family. Operation Family Secrets Sound off on our discussion board

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 16th ward runoff. Meet JoAnn Thompson and Hal Baskin. 16th ward page with web-exclusive video

The stock market took a dip today, as news from Japan's nuclear plants left investors rattled. We find out what the disasters in Asia will mean for the market here at home.

Jay Shefsky talks with scientists who have found a way to create replacements for brain cells that die in the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease. More on the Story

Legendary political journalist David Broder, a Chicago Heights native and University of Chicago alum, died last week at 81. We revisit his 2000 appearance on Chicago Tonight. Broder's Washington Post collection

We sit down with one of the aldermanic candidates in the 15th ward runoff. Meet Raymond Lopez. More Coverage of the 15th ward runoff

The devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan has already claimed thousands of lives. But now, the risk of a potential meltdown at a power plant raises new concerns about the use of nuclear energy. We talk with two experts to get their take on nuclear power. Sound off on our discussion board about nuclear power

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 46th ward runoff. Meet Molly Phelan and James Cappleman. Visit our 46th Ward page after the show for web-exclusive video. 46th Ward candidates on our Aldermanic Runoff page

The gloves come off in "God of Carnage," a biting comedy at the Goodman Theatre. We speak with the cast of this acclaimed show about the primal instincts of parenting. For a behind-the-scenes look at how this story was produced, including a photo gallery, click on More on the Story. More on the story

This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Gov. Pat Quinn abolishes the death penalty with a stroke of his pen. An Illinois House committee has resurrected a bill allowing people to carry concealed weapons here. Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel and Finance Committee Chair Ed Burke both plan to pour money into various aldermanic races in next month's runoff election. Rod Blagojevich asks Judge Zagel to sentence him and dismiss the counts in the former governor's upcoming corruption retrial.

It's called "Transformational Education," and it's in play right here in Chicago. We talk with Teach For America founder Wendy Kopp about her new book, and her commitment to close the achievement gap in America. More on the book: A Chance To Make History Teach For America

Peter Sellars is renowned for his unique stagings of classical and contemporary operas and plays. We talk with the noted theater director about his latest production. "Hercules" at Lyric Opera of Chicago More on the Story: Web-exclusive video

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Former governor Rod Blagojevich has asked a judge to cancel the retrial against him and sentence him for the one count he was found guilty of, lying to the FBI. Carol Marin and our panel analyze Blagojevich's unusual request, and the chances the judge will listen. Chicago Tribune article about what Blagojevich wants

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 6th ward runoff. Meet the incumbent, Ald. Freddrenna M. Lyle, and the person running against her, Roderick T. Sawyer. 6th Ward aldermanic runoff page

Interim Chicago Public Schools CEO Terry Mazany talks with Elizabeth Brackett about the state of the cash-strapped school system. Terry Mazany on CPS website

A new book about young adults and the benefits of growing up slowly is sparking some lively conversations. Co-author Barbara Ray talks about Not Quite Adults. Link to Not Quite Adults