With the state's pension liability at $83 billion, we look at the collapse of pension reform in Springfield and what legislative leaders may be talking about on Wednesday.

Chicago Public Schools reaches a deal with its service employees union. Could a teachers contract be close behind? We speak with Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis.

One of the rarest astronomical events happens on Tuesday. We hear from the Adler Planetarium about what it is and how you can view it.

We asked what you thought about students wearing saggy pants in school, and if CPS should enforce a stricter dress code.

The tension between legislative leaders spills out on the floor of the Illinois House.

Despite ongoing negotiations, WTTW11 has learned the Chicago Teachers Union plans to take a strike authorization vote next week. School reform advocates say this would circumvent state law. Elizabeth Brackett has this Chicago Tonight exclusive.

Some aldermen are pushing schools to ban saggy pants and any "gangster-style" clothing. We hear both sides of this emotional debate.

A Super Bowl at Soldier Field? Might not be so far fetched. Hear what the NFL's commissioner has to say about it.

Brian Henson joins us to talk about the R-rated stage show he created with world-renowned Jim Henson puppeteers.

The Northwestern Women's Lacrosse team won its 7th NCAA championship in eight years.

Carol Marin joins us live from Springfield to tell us just how close the Illinois General Assembly is to a deal on pension reform.

Chicago's homicide rate is up nearly 50 percent from last year at this time. What can be done to deter the escalating violence?

The issue of gay marriage in Illinois is heading to court. Two lawsuits filed Wednesday on behalf of same sex couples say they are being denied their constitutional rights. We hear why the suits are coming now.