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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 1993 conversation with legendary Chicago Sun-Times columnist Irv Kupcinet.
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An 84-year-old scientist from the University of Chicago will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year. We meet renowned geneticist Janet Rowley, whose breakthrough research has led to a better understanding of what causes cancer. Univ. of Chicago press release: Rowley awarded Gruber Genetics Prize for cancer research
Why do Grant Park's Native American warrior statues have empty hands? Geoffrey Baer has the answer to that and other viewer questions in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey. Encyclopedia of Chicago: Pure Oil Co.
We take a look back at John Callaway's 1993 interview with legendary Sun-Times columnist Irv Kupcinet. Chicago Magazine: The Lost World of Kup
We get the details on this weekend's events, including the World of Faeries Festival, when Time Out Chicago magazine joins us with recommendations for your weekend.
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We hear what you have to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.
We take a trip through a funhouse of interactive artwork when we go inside two new exhibits at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Museum of Contemporary Art
In August, Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace is presenting a new production of Cabaret. Two of its stars, Zarah Mahler and Jim Weitzer, perform selections from the smash hit musical. Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace
Brian Dugan is expected to plead guilty to the 1983 murder of Jeanine Nicarico in Naperville. Could this notorious case finally be coming to an end? Rich Samuels fills us in.
No matter how well you think you know this city, there are always a few surprises around the corner. Geoffrey Baer finds some Chicago neighborhoods that are so hidden, they take even him by surprise.
Want to lead a band like Sheryl Crow? We'll talk with the local author of the book The Girls' Guide to Rocking. Girls' Guide to Rocking
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A unique type of conference is coming to Chicago, and it is all about women and the Internet. Christian Farr takes us inside the BlogHer conference, and lets us know why these women bloggers are coming together.
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 1995 conversation with Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell.
Would the 2016 Olympics be good or bad for Chicago? Carol Marin and her panel, which includes a member of the 2016 bid committee, debate the prospect of bringing the Games to the city. Calendar of public forums on 2016 Olympics
As the nation celebrates this week's 40th anniversary of the moon landing, we thought it would be the perfect time to look back at John Callaway's 1995 interview with astronaut Jim Lovell. We give you a preview of tomorrow's Friday Night program. JimLovell.org
 

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