The Anderson family from Oak Park began an experiment in 2009: trying to buy things only from African American-owned businesses. How difficult was it for the family to buy black for an entire year? Maggie Anderson is here to tell us.

Does an Avondale mural combine Polish patriotic and hip-hop elements?

A former All-American wrestler turned suburban wrestling coach must tell his students that he now faces his toughest match.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagovich takes the long and winding road to prison in Littleton, Colorado. We talk with Scott Fawell about what life may be like behind bars.

The winning redesign team of the Navy Pier contest was chosen, but not necessarily the design itself.  We find out why.

The flag of Chicago re-imagined by artists; plus rock posters and other prime examples of the city's rich printmaking history.

Rod Blagojevich addresses a throng of reporters and supporters before heading off to Colorado on Thursday to begin serving a 14-year prison sentence. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

We meet the two Democratic candidates vying for the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County position.

We continue our discussion with the two candidates vying for the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County position in our web-exclusive video.

New questions surface surrounding Mayor Emanuel's controversial speed-camera proposal.

We take on the contentious race in the 2nd Congressional District. Candidate Debbie Halvorson joins us to talk about the campaign and the issues.

We meet the two Republican candidates vying for the 16th Congressional District.

We continue our discussion with the two Republican candidates vying for the 16th Congressional District in our web-exclusive video.