The life and work of a tough Chicago artist.  We take a closer look at painter Joan Mitchell, who expressed herself strongly during a macho era in American art.

We read what some of you had to say about low water levels in the Great Lakes in tonight's Viewer Mail.

Obama campaign guru David Axelrod joins us to talk about the president's second term, and his new role at the University of Chicago.

Notice anything different about your property tax bills this year?

Actor John Malkovich stars in an unsettling stage show  filled with music and murder. He joins us to talk about The Infernal Comedy.

We look back at a 1987 interview from Chicago Tonight’s archives between John Callaway, and actors John Malkovich and Joan Allen.

Find out why Woodstock, Illinois -- the backdrop to the classic movie Groundhog Day -- is reliving the same day over, and over, and over again.

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

Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan is out of prison, and on house arrest for the remainder of his sentence.

Is further privatization the way to go?

Illinois yanks its bonds off the market after a downgrade in its credit rating last week. We find out how this will affect finances for the worst-rated state in the nation.

The founder and CEO of Whole Foods is here to talk about the popular supermarket chain, as well as his outspoken political views and ideas about corporate reform.

Unraveling the past to create the future. Modern Turkish rugs are going green. Ash-har Quraishi takes us to Turkey to show us the innovative carpet designs, and how you can find them right here in Chicago.