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Cook County Pension Reform

How could Rhode Island's pension reform efforts inform Cook County's solution? The architect behind some of the country's boldest pension reform joins us.

Week 2 of Springfield Veto Session

Illinois is on the way to joining two other states in giving undocumented immigrants driver's licenses. We have the latest on what happened in Springfield.

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Daley Nephew Charged in Koschman Death

The nephew of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, has been indicted for involuntary manslaughter. We have the latest on a stunning turn of events in this homicide from 2004.

"Big Cat" Williams on Bears vs. Seahawks

The Bears' good fortune fades in overtime, as the Seahawks stage an upset at Soldier Field. James "Big Cat" Williams gives us his take on the fourth loss of the season.

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Web Extra: "Big Cat" on NFL Tragedy & More

James "Big Cat" Williams shares his thoughts about the murder-suicide tragedy involving a Kansas City Chiefs linebacker, and answers some viewer questions in our web extra video.

Preparing for the Fiscal Cliff

Thirty-two days and counting. America is still heading toward the fiscal cliff, but will we veer off before getting there?

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

We visit a treasure box of a museum in the western suburbs and find out about the immigrant who built it, one stone at a time.

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Viewer Mail: 11/29

We asked if you thought convicted former Congressman Mel Reynolds deserves to be voted back into Congress.

Mel Reynolds Wants Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Seat

From congressman to convict -- to congressional candidate? Paris Schutz has more on why former Congressman Mel Reynolds wants his old seat back.

Day 2 of Springfield Veto Session

Illinois Public Radio and WUIS Statehouse Bureau Chief Amanda Vinicky has the latest news from day two of the Springfield veto session.

David Wessel on Fiscal Cliff

Having trouble understanding the stakes of the so-called fiscal cliff? The economics editor from The Wall Street Journal helps demystify the issue, and preview what comes next for the federal budget.

Veto Session News

The Illinois General Assembly meets for day one of the veto session. Did anything get accomplished -- and what's next?

School Closings Loom Large

Chicago Public Schools brace for the possibility of dramatic closings, while the district and union argue over the value of shuttering schools -- and just how to do it.

Norman Rockwell Painting on Chicago Auction Block

A rare Norman Rockwell painting is up for auction here this weekend, and it could set a Chicago record. Eddie Arruza has the story.

The Race to Replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

A date has been set for a special election to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress.