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Preparing for the Fiscal Cliff

Thirty-two days and counting. America is still heading toward the fiscal cliff, but will we veer off before getting there?

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

We visit a treasure box of a museum in the western suburbs and find out about the immigrant who built it, one stone at a time.

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We asked if you thought convicted former Congressman Mel Reynolds deserves to be voted back into Congress.

Mel Reynolds Wants Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Seat

From congressman to convict -- to congressional candidate? Paris Schutz has more on why former Congressman Mel Reynolds wants his old seat back.

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Day 2 of Springfield Veto Session

Illinois Public Radio and WUIS Statehouse Bureau Chief Amanda Vinicky has the latest news from day two of the Springfield veto session.

David Wessel on Fiscal Cliff

Having trouble understanding the stakes of the so-called fiscal cliff? The economics editor from The Wall Street Journal helps demystify the issue, and preview what comes next for the federal budget.

Veto Session News

The Illinois General Assembly meets for day one of the veto session. Did anything get accomplished -- and what's next?

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School Closings Loom Large

Chicago Public Schools brace for the possibility of dramatic closings, while the district and union argue over the value of shuttering schools -- and just how to do it.

Norman Rockwell Painting on Chicago Auction Block

A rare Norman Rockwell painting is up for auction here this weekend, and it could set a Chicago record. Eddie Arruza has the story.

The Race to Replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

A date has been set for a special election to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress.

Cullerton on Veto Session Preview

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton gives us a preview of the veto session in Springfield.

Web Extra: Cullerton on Concealed Carry & Tax Reform

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton talks about concealed carry, tax reform and more in our web extra video.

"Big Cat" Williams on Bears vs. Vikings

With a balanced attack of running and passing, the Bears bounce back against the Vikings. James "Big Cat" Williams joins us with his take on Jay Cutler's return.

Web Extra: "Big Cat" on Food Drive & Field Goals

"Big Cat" Williams talks about his involvement with the Chicago Bears & Chase Food Drive and blocked field goals in our web extra vid

Remembering Chicago: The ‘70s & ‘80s

WTTW’s latest documentary takes a nostalgic look at Chicago in the 1970s and 1980s. We get a preview.