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Argonne's Supercomputer One of World's Fastest

A supercomputer at Argonne National Laboratory, code-named Mira, is the third fastest in the world, according to new rankings. We speak with the scientist in charge. 

"A Capitalism For The People"

What is American capitalism and can it last? We hear from the author of a new book.

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Ask Geoffrey: 6/18

How did a Magnificent Mile building end up being featured weekly in a 1970s network TV sitcom? Find out more in this week's Ask Geoffrey.

Bookman's Alley

Lovers of used and rare books are mourning the impending loss of a celebrated and unusual neighborhood bookstore. Jay Shefsky has the story.

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Viewer Mail: 6/18

We asked for your thoughts about Illinois Medicaid cuts. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.

Quinn Signs Medicaid Cuts

Gov. Pat Quinn signs a package of bills to save Medicaid from financial collapse. But the result is steep cuts to many in Illinois who rely on the coverage. Ash-har Quraishi has the details.

Health Care Law Analysis

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the controversial Affordable Care Act is expected in the next two weeks. A noted law professor and a health care specialist join us with their thoughts on how the justices may rule, and the implications of the decision.

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E. J. Dionne

Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne Jr. talks about the growing political polarization in the U.S. and his new book, Our Divided Political Heart.

Salvation Army Center Set to Open

How can a water park change lives? We take a look at a new community center on the far south side that hopes to do just that.

Mason Bates

A nightclub setting will host members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. We speak with the composer and DJ who is bringing the two worlds together.

Gays in the Military

We take another look at how lesbian and gay sailors are making waves -- and history -- at the Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, as well as at the White House.

Nobel Laureate Economist Paul Krugman

In an exclusive interview with Chicago Tonight, Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman weighs in on Chicago's new infrastruc

Insider View from Infrastructure Trust Board Nominee

The mayor's new infrastructure trust board was named this week. We talk with the only elected official in the group about protecting the public interest.

International Baccalaureate Program

A Chicago Public Schools program that gets students into better colleges and helps them stay there is expanding. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

Illinois Students Report from Turkey

U of I students tell us how a recent reporting trip to Turkey challenged their views of the world.