A new state budget that both Republicans and Democrats say is out of whack goes into effect tomorrow, with a few new wrinkles. Paris Schutz has latest. 

So what exactly would be wrong with building the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in a parking lot between Soldier Field and McCormick Place? 

The great surrealist Rene Magritte gets an exhibition at the Art Institute that delves into the early part of his career, when he evolved as an artist and created many of the dream-like paintings that came to identify his signature style.

We dive into recent headlines surrounding Chicago Public Schools.

We share what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer feedback.

We take a look at some of the Supreme Court rulings so far during this session, and preview what cases are to come.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Chicago is the only U.S. stop on the eight city worldwide triathlon circuit this weekend.

No more pencils, but plenty of books. As we gear up for summer, we discuss some of the hot reads for the season with our literary panel.

Dave Dorman was an 18-year-old  with a love for comic book illustration when he walked into a movie theater and saw “Star Wars” for the first time in 1977. He identified strongly with Luke Skywalker and never dreamed the movie’s director, George Lucas, would eventually own his art. But fate would lead Lucas to Dorman and his art.

One day after George Lucas announced that Chicago will be home to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts, controversy erupts over its proposed location. Eddie Arruza has the details. 

It's official. Chicago will be home to the Lucas Museum. We talk next steps and initial plans with our panel.

We talk with outgoing Chicago Public Schools inspector general James Sullivan about his 12 years looking for waste and fraud at CPS.