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.

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. 

Groupon shares plunge 27 percent as second quarter earnings underwhelm.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Why are craft beer selections at restaurants so limited and what's a good moonshine? Check Please! Host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with answers to your wine, beer and spirits questions in Ask Alpana.

One-third of students who attend Chicago Public Schools began the new school year today. The school day is longer this year, but how is the time being spent? And is there any progress on teacher contract negotiations? CPS and CTU heads join us with updates.

Should the media be allowed inside Illinois prisons to authenticate claims of inhumane conditions?