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Downton Abbey’s Lesley Nicol

Lesley Nicol plays the feisty but devoted head cook on the PBS hit series, Downton Abbey. She's here to tell us how she landed the plum role, and to talk about a one-woman play she's bringing to Chicago.

Ask Geoffrey: 1/28

What's the story behind tiny houses with exceptionally large front yards?

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Schock Slams Competition for Gov. Race

Congressman Aaron Schock says he's interested in running for governor, then slams his potential competition.

Chicago-based Tech Lab for University of Illinois

A technology park in the middle of the city -- University of Illinois announces a new research lab modeled on Bell Labs. Vice president of research Larry Schook joins us.

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New Film Explores Skokie’s Battle with Neo-Nazis

A new documentary airing on WTTW explores the explosive moment when a group of neo-Nazis sought to march in Skokie, Illinois in 1979 – and the landmark legal drama that ensued.

Great Lakes Hit by Lowest Water Levels in History

Warm air and lake temperatures, along with a severe drought, have led to the low water levels in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Elizabeth Brackett reports on the impact of those low water levels on the communities that surround the Great Lakes.

Shakespeare in Chicago with Barbara Gaines

We look at the stories behind one of Shakespeare's most well-known and dark dramas.

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Of Gods and Glamour

A brand new look for some of the oldest artwork at The Art Institute. We preview newly restored classical works from ancient Greece, Rome, and the Byzantine Empire.

Viewer Mail: 1/24

In tonight's Viewer Mail, we hear what you had to say about a proposal to ban high-caffeine energy drinks in Chicago.

Civilians to Replace Police Officers?

The city's inspector general says the police department could save big if it replaced some sworn officers with civilians. But what does the mayor think? Paris Schutz has the story.

Race for Illinois Governor

Carol Marin takes a closer look at how the upcoming gubernatorial race is shaking out with Chicago Sun-Times' Springfield bureau

Chicago Business News: 1/23

Fourth quarter earnings are out for some major local players, Groupon suspends all gun deals, and the latest on Boeing's troubled 787 Dre

Local Congressman Hires First Illinois DREAMer

The first young immigrant in Illinois to receive work authorization under President Obama's deportation-relief order is now working for a U.S. congressman. We bring you his story.

Rick Hahn

New White Sox General Manager Rick Hahn discusses key off-season roster moves, Paul Konerko's health following wrist surgery, and why he's excited about SoxFest this weekend.

Northwestern’s Newest Building Project Sparks Land Dispute

Northwestern University's construction of a $32 million parking garage and visitor center on the lakefront is sparking controversy in Eva