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Field Museum Biologist Works to Protect Biodiversity

A new study by a Field Museum biologist shows that despite protections, life inside nature reserves can be affected by the environment surrounding the reserve. Steve Goodman joins us to tell us more, and how this affects Chicago.

Chicago Business News: 8/1

The markets react as the Fed wraps up its latest meeting.

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The Meteoric Rise of Vivian Maier

In part two of our series on photographer Vivian Maier, we meet other owners of her remarkable archive and explore the international explosion of interest in her work.

Opening Statements Begin in Drew Peterson Trial

Opening statements are underway in the trial of Drew Peterson, who is accused of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio.

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Journatic’s Fall from Grace

Some staffers at the Chicago Tribune are concerned over the paper's relationship with Journatic, a content provider accused of messy ethics. We discuss Journatic and the future of hyperlocal journalism.

City’s Financial Forecast

The mayor says he’s cut the city’s budget deficit in half. It’s the one piece of positive news in an otherwise ominous financial forecast. Are tax hikes and spending cuts inevitable? We take a look.

Duodenal Switch Explained

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s past weight-loss surgery may be behind his latest "gastrointestinal issues."

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Vivian Maier

We begin a three-part series on the amazing story of Vivian Maier, the Chicago nanny who took more than a 100,000 photos during her lifetime but never showed them to anyone.

Ask Geoffrey: 7/31

Amongst sunbathers and swimmers, the lakefront path at North Avenue Beach is home to a rather unique structure.

Special Session Ordered for Pension Reform

Gov. Pat Quinn calls for a special session to act on pension reform. He joins us. Then, Sen. Michael Noland from the governor's pension working group tells us more about the reforms.

Exclusive: City Council Watchdog Looks at Top Alderman

City Council's recently appointed watchdog is looking at Chicago's most powerful alderman, and is investigating 20 more aldermen or aldermanic staff members for potential wrongdoing. We have the exclusive details.

"The Planets"

An astronomer and artist puts pictures to an orchestral masterpiece. 

World War II Planes

Jay Shefsky flies in a fully restored World War II bomber, and introduces us to a man who flew 35 missions as a tail gunner.

Viewer Mail: 7/30

Many children with severe disabilities live at home with their families, but their parents say recent Medicaid budget cuts could end up c

Motorola Mobility Relocating to Chicago

A major score for Chicago as Motorola Mobility relocates to the city, bringing 3,000 jobs. But at what cost?