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Winter Biking

We meet some Chicago area cyclists who won't let a little thing like winter stand in their way.

David Axelrod

President Obama's longtime political strategist will head a new Institute of Politics at The University of Chicago. Elizabeth Brackett talks with David Axelrod about this new project, and the presidential campaign.

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Ask Geoffrey: 1/19

The Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette is one of seven of its kind in the world, and the only temple in the United States.

Peter Smith

ssayist and popular Minnesota Public Radio contributor Peter Smith grew up here in the 1950s. He joins us to talk about his new book of wry essays.

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Danc(e)volve

A chance to dance; we take a look at Hubbard Street Dance Company's effort to boost homegrown talent.

The Right to Protest

Protesters are turning up the heat on Chicago, even as the Mayor and Police Chief cool down restrictions for the G-8/NATO summits.

Jodi Kantor on The Obamas

Michelle Obama turns 48 today. What's life like for the first lady? A controversial new book chronicles her life in the White House. Author Jodi Kantor talks about The Obamas.

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Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin

Do you know someone with math anxiety? New research offers clues about what's happening in a brain that's anxious about math. Our science guy, Neil Shubin, has that story and more in Scientific Chicago.

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson

Gary, Indiana has a long history of being one of the most troubled cities in the Midwest, but a new mayor is making many residents optimi

"Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin"

On this Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, we meet the man behind the March on Washington, the "invisible man" of the Civil Rights movement -- Bayard Rustin.

Job Retraining Program

Eddie Arruza reports on an innovative program at Chicago Career Tech that's retraining an older work force for a 21st century job market.

Courtroom Sketch Artist Tom Gianni Takes on New Project

Courtroom sketch artist Tom Gianni branches out into painting a three-panel fantasy mural for a suburban library. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

Charlie Trotter Closing Chicago Restaurant

It's the end of a culinary era in Chicago. Charlie Trotter is closing his acclaimed and influential restaurant.  We tell you what's behind his decision.

H.C. Westermann

A one-of-a-kind artist made his mark on Chicago. We tell the story of  H.C. Westermann, a combat veteran and artist who even has a connection to the Beatles.

Old Town School of Folk Music

It's a big song and dance today for a brand new $17 million building for the Old Town School of Folk Music. We take a look inside, and see why the mayor and other local officials are singing its praises.