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Investigation Reveals Generous Pensions for Aldermen

Chicago aldermen have a better pension deal than city police, firefighters and other city workers.

Rebuilding Exchange

A Chicago warehouse gives second chances to construction waste, as well as ex-offenders needing a new path in life.

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Jesse Owens Documentary

Olympic hero Jesse Owens is profiled in a new PBS documentary premiering Tuesday night on WTTW11. We talk with two of Jesse Owens' daughters about his remarkable life.

Eat Out Chicago

The editor-in-chief of Time Out Chicago tells us what restaurants, chefs and bars should be on your radar right now.

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Supreme Court Ruling Offers Hope to George Ryan

The U.S. Supreme Court sent George Ryan's case back to an appeals court today.

Ethics Reform Task Force Releases Report

A mayoral-appointed committee outlines tough new ethics provisions. But will it really solve the issue of corruption in city government? Paris Schutz reports.

Impact of Rose's Injury on Bulls Season

The Bulls' hopes were high going into Game 1 of the NBA playoffs. But just how far can the team go without superstar Derrick Rose? ESPN Chicago's Melissa Isaacson joins us.

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Rachel Dratch

Saturday Night Live and Second City alum Rachel Dratch joins us with stories from her new book.

Ask Geoffrey: 4/30

A statue pays tribute to several policemen who lost their lives in a historic Chicago riot 126 years ago.

Chicago's "Rubab" Virtuoso

Find out about a musical instrument you've never heard of, and the local virtuoso who was a child prodigy when his family were Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Jay Shefsky has the story.

Gov. Quinn on Pension & Medicaid Reforms

Tough medicine on Medicaid and pension reform from Gov. Quinn. Will he get lawmakers to sign on, and will it really solve Illinois' money problems? He's here to tell us.

City Council Opposition

With the lopsided aldermanic vote approving Mayor Emanuel's Infrastructure Trust, some are wondering if the days of a rubberstamp City Council are coming back. We talk with two aldermen who strongly opposed the plan.

Prison SMART

Yoga and meditation come to Cook County Jail's Boot Camp.

Getting Naked

Movies like He's Just Not That Into You may help love-seekers brace themselves for rejection. But how are singles supposed to find their match? The author of a new book shares his secrets on the topic.

Ezra Furman

An Evanston native with a growing reputation as a songwriter is here to play songs from his solo debut.