Stories by yasmin rammohan

The Power of Habit

New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg joins us to discuss his new book: The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business.

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Albany Park Theater Project

Kids in Albany Park confront difficult themes on stage. We go behind-the-scenes at the innovative Albany Park Theater Project.

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Lon Monk

Lon Monk Sentenced

Lon Monk, top aide and close friend of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is sentenced for his role in the Blagojevich corruption scandals. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

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Cook County's New Wellness Program

Preckwinkle on "Spring Into Health!"

An employee wellness program, a contentious county jail contract and a face-off over county road funding. We talk to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle about these issues and more.

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Chicago City Council

Aldermen Question Infrastructure Trust

After being briefed on the mayor's infrastructure trust proposal, some aldermen say they have more questions than answers. Paris Schutz has the latest.

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Autism Awareness

Autism rates have dramatically increased over the past 10 years. Why the jump? And why are boys more susceptible to autism? We take a look.

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Google & The Art Institute

The search for art and access has led Google to the Art Institute of Chicago. We explain.

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Chicago Infrastructure Trust

Mayor Emanuel expects Chicago City Council approval of his Infrastructure Trust plan, even though some aldermen are raising concerns. Is it really a good deal for taxpayers? Carol Marin and her panel take up the issue.

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Joshua Foer. Image credit: Emil Salman Haaretz.

Joshua Foer

A science journalist becomes the U.S. Memory Champion. We meet the author of Moonwalking with Einstein.

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Ask Geoffrey: 4/2

From World War II bomber jets to failed car companies, Geoffrey Baer explains how an expansive area under the Ford City Mall in West Lawn connects this neighborhood to its past.

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Viewer Mail: 4/2

Trayvon Martin

We have some of your thoughts about the Trayvon Martin killing when we read some of your Viewer Mail.

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Joel Weisman

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 3/30

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Emanuel Announces $7 Billion Infrastructure Plan

One-on-One Interview

Mayor Emanuel announces $7 billion for improvements to parks, airports, and mass transit over the next three years. But how will the cash-strapped city pay for it? The mayor goes one-on-one with Paris Schutz.

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Ivo Daalder

Ivo Daalder

U.S. Ambassador to NATO

Ivo Daalder, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, discusses the Afghan troop withdrawal and other items on the agenda at the upcoming NATO summit. Visit Chicago Tonight's NATO in Chicago page for more on the summit.

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Values-Based Leadership

What qualities make a great leader? And what is the difference between leadership and values-based leadership? A former top CEO wrote the book and he joins us with his four sometimes surprising principles for success.

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Viewer Mail: 3/29

Health Care Law

If the Supreme Court finds that the government cannot mandate the purchase of health insurance, would that affect the mandatory Illinois auto insurance law? We have your thoughts in tonight's Viewer Mail.

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Fireworks at School Board Meeting

Longer School Days for CPS Despite Deficit & Public Outcry

A longer school day and extended year is slated to take effect for Chicago Public Schools, despite public outcry and what officials call a staggering budget deficit. Paris Schutz has the details.

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Final Day of Supreme Court Health Care Hearing

After three days of arguments, the fate of President Obama's health care law is now in the hands of the Supreme Court Justices. Will it be struck down? Carol Marin and her legal experts analyze the issue.

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Kris Kridel

Chicago Business News: 3/28

Attendance is down, but the value of Chicago's baseball teams is going up. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.

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Windy City Rollers

A rough and tumble game from the 1970s is seeing a resurgence. Women's roller derby is back, and this time it's a serious sport. We introduce you to Chicago's Windy City Rollers.

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Lake Forest High School

Suicide Crisis in Lake Forest

In suburban Lake Forest, questions surround the deaths of three teenagers -- all of them apparent suicides. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have more on the startling number of recent suicides.

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Going Solo

More and more people are choosing to live alone. The author of a new book that tries to answer why is here to talk about the increasing popularity of going solo.

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Alpana Singh

Ask Alpana: 3/27

Master Sommelier and Check Please! host Alpana Singh is here to answer your questions about wine, beer and spirits.

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United States Supreme Court

Health Care Reform

The health care law is put to the test at the U.S. Supreme Court. We get a preview of what's at stake.

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Emanuel & McCarthy Claim Progress in Fighting Gang Violence

Homicides are up in Chicago this year, but the Mayor and Police Superintendent claim they are making progress in combating gang violence. Paris Schutz has the story.

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Jonathan Eig

ChicagoSide Sports

Springtime is here, and that means it's baseball season! A new website for Chicago sports launches next week and one of the founders joins us with the details.

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