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A 7-year-old unsolved homicide involving Mayor Daley's nephew is a police case that won't go away. We hear the latest from the reporters covering the death of David Koschman, including our own Carol Marin.

It's one of the most contentious development issues in the city right now: what to do with the old Lincoln Park Hospital. Eddie Arruza reports on the debate brewing in the 43rd ward.

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 43rd ward runoff. Meet Michele Smith and Tim Egan. Visit our 43rd ward page for more information on the candidates

Will fiery pastor Father Michael Pfleger stay at St. Sabina, or move elsewhere as the Archdiocese has indicated? We get the latest on this and other religion stories. With his future at St. Sabina up in the air, Chicago Tonight takes a look back at Father Michael Pfleger's controversial tenure at the storied parish. For a complete timeline, visit More on the Story

We take another look at the amazing story of Vivian Maier, a Chicago nanny who took more than 100,000 photos during her lifetime -- but never showed them to anyone. Now that she's gone and her photos have been discovered, some say she may rank among the top street photographers of the 20th century. Jay Shefsky has the story.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Mayor-Elect Rahm Emanuel announced an unprecedented collaboration between the city and the county today. We tell you what's in the works and what it could mean for some city and county services. More on the Story

It could be one of the biggest class action lawsuits in history, involving the world's largest corporation. Today the U.S. Supreme Court took up the discrimination case against Walmart. We hear what the suit is all about.

New York Times conservative Op-ed Columnist David Brooks has written on just about everything -- politics, war, class and beyond. We talk to him about his new book, where he reveals the power of our unconscious and its role in our development.

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 38th ward runoff. Meet incumbent alderman Timothy Cullerton and challenger Tom Caravette. Visit our 38th ward page for more information on the candidates

"Black Watch," an explosive drama about a historic military unit, is one of three new shows on local stages reviewed by Chicago Sun-Times theater critic, Hedy Weiss. More on "Black Watch"

We have the latest on the president's speech about the conflict in Libya. Obama to define Libya mission

In case you forgot, a new mayor takes office in a little more than a month. Carol Marin and her panel have the latest on Rahm Emanuel's transition process, and why so little has been said about it. Chicago 2011: Emanuel's transition website

An Illinois Senate committee held the first day of public hearings on how to redistrict the state's legislative districts following the 2010 census.

Anheuser-Busch is buying local brewer Goose Island. Find out why when WBBM Newsradio 780's Kris Kridel joins us to look at the week in business. Join the discussion

Gabrielle Hamilton, chef and owner of Prune in New York City, recently published her critically acclaimed memoir: Blood, Bones & Butter. We talk to the author, a self-described "reluctant chef." For audio excerpts from her book and a recipe, visit More on the Story More on the book Prune restaurant

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This week on Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, aldermanic runoff candidates make their final push for City Council, while Rahm Emanuel asks if the number of aldermen should be cut in half. Gas prices soar, with experts wondering if $5 a gallon is just around the corner. The University of Illinois approves another tuition hike. Groupon's president surprises the business community and calls it quits. And in sports, Derrick Rose makes his case for MVP while the Chicago Bulls continue to surge. Guests:

The Chicago Board of Education passed a mandate requiring free breakfast to be served in all elementary school classrooms. Hundreds of parents have signed petitions objecting, citing food allergies and a waste of classroom time. Our panel discusses this hot topic.

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 41st ward runoff. Meet Mary O'Connor and Maurita Gavin. Visit our 41st ward page for web-exclusive video

In yet another first in man's exploration of space, NASA's "Messenger" spacecraft arrived at the planet Mercury. It's the first craft ever to go into orbit around the closest planet to the sun. We talk to an Astrophysicist from the Adler Planetarium about what humans are learning from our planetary neighbors.

What happens when you mix puppets and opera? We go behind the scenes at one of the most technically sophisticated puppet shows in the country. Jay Shefsky has the story. For the origins of puppet opera, visit More on the Story Opera in Focus

Acclaimed architect Robert A.M. Stern helped resurrect New York's fabled 42nd Street. But that's not why he is being honored in Chicago this weekend. He's here to accept the Richard H. Driehaus prize for his classical style architecture. Geoffrey Baer gives us a sneak preview of a new WTTW documentary about Stern, debuting tonight.

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On the first anniversary of the Health Care Reform Act, Elizabeth Brackett talks to the Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance. He explains what parts of the act have gone into effect in Illinois and what's to come. Has health care improved since reforms became law? Join the discussion. Illinois Dept. of Insurance

When it comes to your electric supply, ComEd may no longer be the only game in town. But does competition equal a lower power bill? Carol Marin and her panel discuss the issue.

Smokestacks on the Southwest Side are the source of a burning issue. We discuss why some residents are upset, and find out what the aldermanic candidates are doing about it in our forum for the 25th ward runoff election. Visit our 25th ward page for web-exclusive video