Gold rises after a steep decline, medical devices and generic drugs struggle, and DePaul weighs its options for a new basketball arena.

Sixty-six years ago this week, Jackie Robinson made his historic debut in the major leagues. Two former Negro League players, and Jackie Robinson biographer Jonathan Eig, reflect on Robinson's legacy and accomplishments.

Chicago's acclaimed Newberry Consort gives us a sample of their upcoming concert devoted to 16th century Poland.

The FBI says it will go to "the ends of the Earth" to find those responsible for the Boston Marathon bombing. We hear from security and terrorism experts on what clues we know so far, and how agencies plan for similar attacks.

"Building Bridges" was a hallmark of the 14-year tenure of Ireland's former President Mary McAleese.

Dramatic works of art by a little-known artist, African-American painter Hale Woodruff, visit Chicago for the first time.

The new artistic director of the Chicago Philharmonic gives us a peek at the orchestra's new season; and members bring us some music.

We hear what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer feedback.

A Chicago resident who was standing on the sidelines between the two explosions at the Boston Marathon today describes the experience.

Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts speaks out about the deal to renovate Wrigley Field. But will rooftop owners sue? Paris Schutz has the latest.

We take a look at the political career and legacy of Chicago's first African-American mayor, Harold Washington.

Harold Washington in a January 29, 1985 interview with John Callaway on Chicago Tonight.

Bruce DuMont hosts a conversation about reform in Chicago with Mayor Harold Washington and Crain’s Chicago Business publisher Jo