Sharing meals, bathrooms and tight living quarters may be fine for students in a dorm -- but why do some adults choose to live like this? Eddie Arruza takes us inside a so-called "intentional living community." Intentional Communities Online Directory

The case of modern-day grave robbers at Burr Oak Cemetery has attracted national attention. We hear the latest developments from State Comptroller Dan Hynes and an attorney representing several families whose relatives were buried at the cemetery. Burr Oak Cemetery

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 1996 conversation with the co-founder of the Steppenwolf Theatre, actor Gary Sinise.

Chicago is home to four of the nation's most dangerous neighborhoods, according to a new national list. But Chicago police say the figures used to come up with the list are inaccurate. Eddie Arruza has the story. Explore Chicago Police Department crime data

We take a stroll on the Chicago Riverwalk and discover the dramatically transformed riverfront.

Confused by Chicago geography? Maybe you've wondered why Sheridan Road doesn't lie on a straight line? Geoffrey Baer solves this mystery and more when he answers your questions about Chicago history and trivia. Civil War Camp Douglas History of Fort Sheridan

We take a look back at another classic John Callaway interview, his 1996 conversation with actor and Steppenwolf Theater co-founder Gary Sinise. Gary Sinise's entry in The Internet Movie Database

Who exactly was Ludwig van Beethoven? A new movie opening tomorrow at the Gene Siskel Film Center attempts to answer that question. We talk with Phil Grabsky, the filmmaker of "In Search of Beethoven." Gene Siskel Film Center In Search of Beethoven

The original music makers of Mary Poppins tell us how the movie was re-imagined for the Broadway stage. Broadway in Chicago: Mary Poppins

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Sen. Roland Burris not running for another term; Lisa Madigan decides not to run for governor or the U.S. Senate; the never-ending state budget battle rages on; a cemetery scandal is unearthed by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart; Michael Jackson's memorial seen around the world; Is Sam Zell finally ready to unload the Cubs?; Chicago's downtown condo market tanking; and the Cubs and Sox ready for the All-Star break. Guests:

Black women discuss whether or not the white community has any influence on how they view themselves. The women also discuss Michelle Obama's emergence on the national stage and how the country's first African-American First Lady will impact the American standard of beauty. (recorded October 2008)

Caucasian women speak about the constant barrage of images depicted on television, movies, and in advertisements and the effects of those images. The ladies also share their thoughts on women altering their physical appearance to compete in the corporate world (recorded August 2008).

Muslim women talk about the importance of modesty in Muslim culture, the decision to wear or not wear head coverings, and the influence of American culture on young Muslim girls. They also discuss how their faith affects their self-esteem (recorded August 2008).

The Chicago Tribune's Dawn Trice joins us to discuss our joint five-part online series that explores women's body image issues and race. Watch video discussions among series participants and learn more about the issue as they discuss what race and body image means to them. Then, share your thoughts on the Chicago Tonight Message Board. Race and Body Image

Asian women share personal stories about the effects of not seeing many Asian role models in popular culture and why they believe the stereotypical images still persist and are partly accepted in society. They also discuss the increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery among Asians (recorded August 2008).

Hispanic women discuss the importance of curves in the Hispanic community and the increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery. The women also talk about how Hispanic and American standards of beauty are merging for younger generations (recorded August 2008).