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Up, Up, and Away!

What's the secret to Superman's success while other caped crusaders have faded away? Author Larry Tye joins us with the answers, and a web-exclusive video.

Remembering Von Freeman

Legendary Chicago musician Von Freeman died last weekend at age 88. We revisit our 2003 conversation with the acclaimed sax player.

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American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music

A new exhibit charts the influence of all-star Latino recording artists on American popular music. We get an inside look.

Viewer Mail: 8/16

We asked what you thought about Paul Ryan's budget plan. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.

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New Immigration Initiative Brings Thousands to Navy Pier

Thousands of undocumented immigrants line up at Navy Pier for the chance to gain legal status under the new "deferred action" initiative.

Analyzing the Paul Ryan Budget Plan

Now that Congressman Paul Ryan has joined the Romney ticket, Ryan's controversial federal budget proposal is coming under intense scrutiny. We look at what that fiscal plan actually contains.

Protecting Your Digital Life

WIRED's Mat Honan got hacked and had his digital life wiped. We look at what steps you should take to keep your information secure. 

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Chicago Business News: 8/15

Groupon shares plunge 27 percent as second quarter earnings underwhelm.

Artist Documents Chicago Murders

Photographs of every site in Chicago where a murder took place laid out on a timeline turns into a cityscape where violence becomes a part of the fabric of the city. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Bicentennial of Battle of Fort Dearborn

Today marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Dearborn. The author of a new book joins us to discuss this battle and the birth of Chicago.

Preview of Special Session in Springfield

With just three days until the special legislative session in Springfield, lawmakers here are given even more sobering news about the state's pension hole. What's likely to happen Friday? We have the latest from the state capital.

Watchdog Vs. Watchdog

Ald. Burke agrees to show records on disability pay to City Council watchdog. But should the records be turned over to City Inspector General Joe Ferguson instead? Paris Schutz has the latest.

Laura Berman Goes Bald

Sex therapist Dr. Laura Berman tells us why she feels empowered after going bald for cancer treatment.

"The Black Chicago Renaissance"

You may have heard of the Harlem Renaissance, but now there's a growing awareness of the Black Chicago Renaissance. We piece together some fascinating lost history.

Prison SMART

Yoga and meditation come to Cook County Jail's Boot Camp. We take another look.