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Taking a Look at Uptown 40 Years Ago

A passion for photography and curiosity about the neighborhood drew Chicagoan Bob Rehak to Uptown. Over the course of four years, he captured what everyday life was like for neighborhood residents during the mid-1970s. Those photographs—now 40 years old—are being shared in a new book. We talk with the photographer and author.

State of the Stock Market

History was made on Wall Street, as The Dow topped the 16,000 mark for the first time ever. S&P 500 also reached a new high, as it briefly surpassed 1,800. Both indexes are up more than 20 percent this year, but what does this all mean? Our panel of experts has analysis.

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Cybersecurity: Protecting Privacy in the Digital Age

In the wake of disclosures by former National Security Agency analyst Edward Snowden of massive and pervasive government surveillance, we talk with two cybersecurity experts.

Thanksgiving Recipes from Christopher Kimball

America's Test Kitchen Founder Christopher Kimball shares some recipes for Thanksgiving. Read the recipes.

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Art and Appetite

Art and Appetite is a celebration of food and drink as depicted by American artists. From Andy Warhol to Norman Rockwell, this new Art Institute exhibition takes a scholarly but tasty look at artistic representations of what we eat and what it reveals about us. We have a preview. Read recipes and an Artbeat blog.

A “Masterpiece” Mind

We talk with, Rebecca Eaton, the executive producer of Masterpiece and get the inside scoop on America’s beloved British dramas. We also check to see what’s to come next season on Downton Abbey. Read an excerpt from Eaton's book.

Aftermath of Deadly Storm

How much damage was done in Sunday's storm and will there be federal emergency relief? Paris Schutz has the latest. Upload your severe weather photos.

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ObamaCare Under Fire

The Affordable Care Act is under fire from both sides of the political aisle. President Obama apologized for the botched rollout and pledged to correct the problems. So can you keep your policy? And if things don’t improve, could lawmakers repeal ObamaCare?  Our panel has analysis

Google Wins Fair Use Suit Against Authors

A lawsuit that began in 2005 was ruled in favor of Google’s mission to digitize millions of books this month. Read an article about the court ruling.

"Big Cat" Williams on Bears vs. Ravens

Bears kicker Robbie Gould hits the game-winner in overtime. James "Big Cat" Williams breaks down the win, the weather, and why the defense is improving. Watch a web extra video.

A Treasure of American Fine Art

We rediscover a suburban junior high school that's home to an amazing gallery of American artwork. We show you how students there get a head start in art. View a slideshow of artwork.

Viewer Feedback: 11/18

In tonight's Viewer Feedback, we share your reaction to the news that Chicago's Willis Tower will be stripped of its status as the tallest building in America, and your opinion on the FDA taking steps to ban trans fats.

Chicago Infrastructure Trust

After almost two years of confusion, the Chicago Infrastructure Trust is coming into focus. Paris Schutz has more on what it plans to fund, and how it purports to help the city’s bleak financial situation.

City Council on Chicago's Finances

Rising tensions within the Chicago City Council bring warnings of a new round of council wars. All at a time when a watchdog group says the city is teetering on the brink of a fiscal crisis. We hear what some aldermen have to say.

Clinical Medical Ethics

The doctor-patient relationship can sometimes become a tricky one, and health care professionals are working towards improving the process and outcome of patient care. What are some of the key issues facing patients, health care professionals and ethics? We talk with Dr. Peter Angelos, the Associate Director of the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics.