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Cook County Hearing on Immigration

Critics say the current Cook County policy has allowed undocumented immigrants accused of crimes to go back into the community, instead of being turned over to immigration officials. Paris Schutz has the story.

Joffrey Ballet

It's a big year for Chicago's Joffrey Ballet. We hear all about it from the artistic director, and a visiting guest from the Royal Ballet in London.

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Sculptor Marion Perkins

Rare sculptures, lost and found. We hear about Marion Perkins, a talented Chicago artist whose career was cut short.

Mayo Clinic's Heart Health Tips

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women. We talk with Dr. Martha Grogan, the medical editor of a new book about heart health from the Mayo Clinic. 

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Mysterious Murder of Lazarus Averbuch

A bizarre newspaper photo leads Jay Shefsky on a quest to understand a 100-year-old Chicago murder.

Disinfecting the River

In tonight's Scientific Chicago, Ash-har Quraishi tells us about some of the technologies that are being considered to disinfect wastewater released into the Chicago River.

Chicago Law Schools Sued

Three Chicago law schools are facing class action suits, charging they tried to lure students with inflated post-graduation employment and salary numbers. We hear from one of the plaintiffs.

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Julie Frost

Last month, she won a Golden Globe award with Madonna. And she's written hit songs for The Black Eyed Peas, Beyonce and others. We talk with a longtime Chicago singer-songwriter whose career is flying high.

Emanuel Gets Red-Light Cameras

The mayor gets his wish--the governor signs the speed camera bill into law.

Alzheimer's Research

Groundbreaking brain research has scientists closer to understanding how Alzheimer's disease spreads inside the brain. A local neurological researcher explains.

Brookfield Zoo Science Fair

What makes the Brookfield Zoo's science fair different from others?  We take a closer look at these students and their scientific savvy.

Boxer Mike Lee

We meet Chicago-area native Mike Lee, a Notre Dame finance grad who is climbing the ranks of the boxing world.

Gov. Pat Quinn

Gov. Pat Quinn's state of the state address Wednesday received lukewarm reviews from lawmakers and editorial boards. The governor joins us tonight to talk about new initiatives he's proposing -- plans that critics say the state cannot afford.

Dr. Terry Mason

February is American Heart Month, a month to spread awareness about the importance of heart health. Dr. Terry Mason, Chief Medical Officer for Cook County Health & Hospitals System, joins us to discuss heart health and more. Please also join us for a live web chat during and after the segment.

Swimming at Promontory Point

We meet two men playing in the ice sheets of Lake Michigan in Hyde Park on their daily swim. Elizabeth Brackett reports.