The superhero movie, The Avengers, is breaking box office records. We get a behind-the-scenes look at Chicago's own superhero of the comic book industry: artist Alex Ross.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel takes his pension reform plan to Springfield, urging lawmakers to make tough changes regarding city employee pensions. We talk with Chicago's City Treasurer about the proposal.

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis joins us to talk about a possible teachers' strike, pensions, longer school days and school reform.

The alderman whose ward includes Wrigley Field puts his foot down on the proposed renovation of Wrigley Field. We have the latest.

A rock from the fireball that caused a sonic boom as it fell in Nevada last month will join the Field Museum's meteorite collection on Tuesday. 

We meet Chicago artist Nick Cave, and see his work: part sculpture, part costume, melding art, dance and fashion.

Pulitzer Prize winning columnist and author Anna Quindlen shares her thoughts about aging in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of C

A large chunk of Lake Shore Drive will be closed for three days. Minor inconvenience?

We take a look back at Rahm Emanuel's first year as Chicago mayor.

Iraq's ambassador to the United Nations joins us to discuss his country's efforts to curb political infighting.

A former All-American wrestler turned suburban wrestling coach must tell his students that he now faces his toughest match.

A unique building was one of several Chicago landmarks featured in a 1950 film.

We asked what you thought about contract negotiations between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union.