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Smart Science

A young scientist works to repair the world, one school bus at a time. Brandis Friedman has his story. 

 

The Art of Spin

What's behind some candidates seeming personality transplants? We talk to three of Chicago's top media trainers who give us the insight behind good, bad, and ugly messaging.

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Giant Heads Turn Heads in Millennium Park

Jaume Plensa's sculptures featuring giant heads opened to the public this summer in Chicago's Millennium Park. We revisit our talk with the Catalan Spanish artist and sculptor on his inspiration behind his latest installation.

Off To The Races

Carol Marin and four political journalists analyze where the candidates stand in the latest polls, and how money is influencing the hotly contested races.

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Assessing US Involvement in Iraq

We sit down with experts to check in on the crisis in Iraq.

Transforming Waste into Organic Material

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is taking the residue of human waste from their water filtration process and transforming into a powerful soil additive/fertilizer that is used in parks, golf courses, and farms throughout the area.

Tom Skilling on Climate Change

Chief meteorologist at WGN Tom Skilling co-authored an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune regarding climate change and the potential effects of inaction. We discuss the issue with him tonight. 

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Shark Week and the Shedd

Shark Week is back. We discuss our continuing fascination with the ocean's top predator with shark expert Lise Watson of the Shedd Aquarium.

Karen Lewis On Her Political Future

Karen Lewis stops by to discuss her political future and more. 

Contract Buyers League

We take a look at a little-known piece of Chicago's real estate history: the Contract Buyers League. 

A 'Mockingbird’ Rediscovered

The author of the upcoming book, "The Mockingbird Next Door," details her friendship with Harper Lee, the reclusive author of the classic novel "To Kill a Mockingbird."

A Musical Journey Through the Aurora Borealis

A new Science & Symphony production is premiering at the Grant Park Music Festival. It's a musical and visual journey through the Northern Lights.

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

Aldermanic Oversight

The City Council’s watchdog says he will run out of money to investigate aldermen within the next two weeks. Paris Schutz has the latest in the ongoing heated debate over who polices aldermen.

City Releases Data on Complaints Against Police

After an eight-year legal battle, the City of Chicago has finally released data on which police officers have amassed the most complaints. We talk to the journalist whose lawsuit finally forced disclosure and the President of the Fraternal Order of Police.