FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES:
- The Neo-Futurists Present: Fake Lake
- "Book Slut"
- Chicago Air & Water Show
- Time Out Chicago
- National Championships of Cycling
- Naked at the Museum Scavenger Hunt
- Stammtisch Toga Party
City Budget
The bad news came out at City Hall today. There is a $420 million shortfall in Chicago's preliminary 2009 budget. Rich Samuels tells us about possible layoffs and cutbacks in city services.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
By all appearances, the Beijing Olympics are almost as perfect as China would want them to be. But appearances can be deceiving. Eddie Arruza talks to an authority on Chinese culture about the fact and fiction of what's happening in Beijing.
"Friday Night" Preview
We preview John Callaway's talk with Congressman Bobby Rush about his 5-month battle against cancer.
The "Book Slut"
There's enough time this summer to read at least one more page turner. Book reviewer Jessa Crispin, better known as the "book slut," is here with some recommendations on what to consider and what to avoid.
On the Artbeat
A swimming pool becomes a stage for a new play. We take you behind the scenes of a camping trip to a place where paradise isn't what it seems.
Ask Geoffrey
Resident Chicago expert Geoffrey Baer unravels more mysteries in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
Time Out Weekend Picks
The Air and Water Show is just one of the things you can do around town this weekend. Laura Baginski from Time Out Chicago magazine joins us.
Viewer Mail
We have your response to the Chicago Archdiocese priest sex abuse settlement when we read some of your viewer mail.