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Facing Cuts, Field Museum Reimagines Future

Saddled with heavy debt, the Field Museum is facing painful cuts. We talk with the museum president about how the museum will adapt.

LGBT Senior Housing

It will be the first of its kind in the Midwest: affordable housing geared towards gay and lesbian senior citizens. We look at how and why the new building in Lakeview came about.

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"Queue Tips: Discovering Your Next Great Movie"

Is Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho a Christmastime movie? A new book about watching movies offers new ways to think about classic films.

"Bobby the Burger"

They call him "Bobby the Burger." He may be the world's leading expert on a particular hamburger machine. It was invented by his great-grandfather and some say it revolutionized fast food. Jay Shefsky has the story.

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2 Weeks Left For Fiscal Cliff Talks

With only two weeks left until the U.S.

School Safety

In the wake of the elementary school rampage in Connecticut, the Chicago Public Schools' security chief joins us to discuss school safety

"The Patriarch"

Wall Street tycoon, Hollywood mogul, notorious womanizer, ambassador, advisor to presidents -- and head of one of America's most prominent political families. We gain new insight into Joseph P. Kennedy.

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Thorne Miniature Rooms

We look into the huge appeal behind the Thorne Miniature Rooms, and discover what's new this holiday season.

Web Extra: Behind-the-Scenes of the Thorne Rooms

While it’s no longer permissible to go behind-the-scenes of the Thorne Miniature Rooms, we got a peek back in 2002.

From Strangers to Neighbors

A new book attempts to bridge the gap between those who use Chicago’s longest-running food pantry and the well-off residents who live around it.

Judge in Daley Nephew Case Steps Aside

The defense for Daley nephew Richard Vanecko is furious as the judge on the case steps aside, citing ties to former Mayor Daley.

Reaction to Connecticut School Shooting

Memorials, vigils and funerals were held today for some of the victims of the school shooting rampage in Connecticut.

Illinois Gun Laws

In the wake of the Newtown massacre, Gov. Quinn and Mayor Emanuel call for new gun laws in Illinois.

"Big Cat" Williams on Bears vs. Packers

A costly interception, penalties and sacks -- all add up to another Bears loss. James "Big Cat" Williams is here to break down what went wrong against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field.

Web Extra: "Big Cat" on Saints Bounty Scandal

James “Big Cat” Williams offers his take on the NFL’s ruling to vacate the discipline handed down to Saints players involved in the bounty scandal.