Legendary sportswriter Frank Deford joins us to talk about his remarkable career and his new book.

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

Former President Bill Clinton was in town on Thursday.

We get the latest on pension reform and gambling expansion from Illinois House Deputy Majority Leader Lou Lang.

A Chicago blues guitarist stages a comeback with a little help from his friends.

Gov. Pat Quinn meets with legislative leaders to coax a deal on pension reform.

Wisconsin's Scott Walker is the only governor is U.S. history to fight off a recall vote. Will his victory rattle the Obama campaign?

Ray Bradbury died on Tuesday night.

Chicago teachers begin voting Wednesday to authorize a strike. Why have relations between the CPS and the union deteriorated so badly? We hear from schools chief Jean-Claude Brizard.

With the state's pension liability at $83 billion, we look at the collapse of pension reform in Springfield and what legislative leaders may be talking about on Wednesday.

Chicago Public Schools reaches a deal with its service employees union. Could a teachers contract be close behind? We speak with Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis.

One of the rarest astronomical events happens on Tuesday. We hear from the Adler Planetarium about what it is and how you can view it.

We asked what you thought about students wearing saggy pants in school, and if CPS should enforce a stricter dress code.