We fly on a fully restored World War II bomber and meet a man who flew 35 missions as a tail gunner. The Collings Foundation

We look back at the life and legacy of director and North Shore native John Hughes, who died last Thursday at the age of 59.

There is a remarkable new eco-friendly house in the Ravenswood neighborhood that recycles its water and generates more electricity than it will ever use. Geoffrey Baer takes us on a tour of this home of the future. Tours at Zero Net Energy House

For the rest of the summer we'll be replaying the best of John Callaway's interviews over the years. Tonight we take a look back at a 1978 conversation with Julia Child, the subject of the new Meryl Streep movie Julie & Julia.

Chicago journalism legend Harry Porterfield discusses his departure from ABC 7 and his new job at CBS 2. CBS2Chicago.com: Slideshows and videos of Harry returning to CBS

What do a totem pole in Burnham Harbor and the Chicago Cubs curse have in common? The answer to that and more in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Evanston native Dino Robinson is a graphic designer by trade, but you might also call him an "accidental historian." Christian Farr introduces us to this man and his mission to uncover the history of African-Americans along the North Shore.

Looking for Lollapalooza weekend alternatives? Time Out Chicago magazine is here with some activities that won't pull so hard on the purse strings.

In anticipation of the film The Time Traveler's Wife, we revisit Phil Ponce's 2003 conversation with author Audrey Niffenegger.

The TV series American Idol has turned out some mega pop music stars--even if they didn't win the contest. Will Chicago's Leslie Hunt be next? She was a finalist on the program, and performs for us tonight.

Police are hailing a Chicago cab driver as a hero because he physically engaged a suspect in a robbery-beating. Would you do the same? Rich Samuels has the story of the cab driver who helped Chicago cops catch a suspect early this morning.

What do futuristic pavilions in Millennium Park have to do with Daniel Burnham's century-old Plan of Chicago? We find out when we meet the two acclaimed architects making their Chicago debuts with these cutting-edge works.

He's known as the "Hillbilly Cat," "Elvis the Pelvis," and of course, "The King of Rock 'n' Roll." Tonight, we meet the author of a new book on everything Elvis. Amazon.com: Read excerpts from the book Aug. 8: Susan Doll's seminar on Viva Las Vegas

Hidden treasures of Chicago art are being restored to their former glory. On the Artbeat, we take a look at some century-old murals that are being resurrected on the South Side. Parma Conservation: More about the conservators Blackstone branch of Chicago Public Library Aug. 31: Parma Conservation to discuss conservation process

The White Sox pulled off a major deal just minutes before the trade deadline, landing All-Star pitcher Jake Peavy. Do they have what it takes to make another World Series run? We'll hear what the sports experts have to say about the Sox, Cubs, and Bears.

We take a look back at our 2001 interview with Julia Child in anticipation of the new movie "Julie and Julia." WEB EXCLUSIVE: Watch the full interview