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The Last Astronauts on the Moon

Forty years after humans last walked on the moon, two of the men who did it pay a visit to the Adler Planetarium. We hear from the astronauts who made the journey.

Eddie Payton: "Walter & Me"

Eddie Payton chronicles the life of Sweetness and challenges another high-profile biography of his brother Walter.

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Freedom Lost and Won: Exonerees Sing Their Story

Released from prison, a group of wrongfully convicted men remake themselves as blues musicians.

City Hall Taped Reporters Without Consent

The mayor brushes off questions some of his aides committed a felony by secretly recording phone conversations with reporters.

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State Sen. Kirk Dillard

We talk with state Sen.

Woman At Center of Petraeus Controversy: Paula Broadwell

We revisit our recent conversation with Paula Broadwell, the woman at the center of the scandal that forced the resignation of CIA Director General David Petraeus.

"Big Cat" Williams on Bears vs. Texans

Jay Cutler leaves the game with a concussion, and the Texans leave Soldier Field with a win, beating the Bears 13-6 on a soggy Sunday nig

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Veteran Art

On this Veterans Day, the National Veterans Art Museum opens the doors at its new location in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood. We go inside to see the artwork that now includes the work of America's newest military veterans.

Web Preview: Nate Silver

Chicago Tonight interviews Nate Silver Friday. The interview will air Tuesday on our show, but here's a sneak peek.

Jesse Jackson Jr. in Plea Deal Talks?

Paris Schutz has the latest news and reaction to news that Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.

The Looming Fiscal Cliff

President Obama had little time to relish his re-election.

Turkish Education Reformer on Global Movement to Improve Schools

What can Chicago learn from education reform in Turkey? We talk with a visiting reformer about the global challenges of improving schools.

Between Heaven and Earth

We take a look at a new exhibit about the role birds played in ancient Egypt.

Web Extra: Birds in Ancient Egypt

Oriental Institute curator Rozenn Bailleul-LeSuer highlights some of her favorite artifacts in a new exhibit. 

Cigar Box Guitar Enthusiasts Aren’t Just Blowing Smoke

We meet two local guitar players who make their instruments out of cigar boxes.