Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

What is the meaning behind the famous names listed on a building in the River West area? Geoffrey Baer joins us with the details on this and other Chicago history and trivia in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Arts & Entertainment

Chuck Schaden

The golden age of radio is remembered each week on "Those Were the Days." We talk with host Chuck Schaden, and discuss how the show must go on despite his upcoming retirement.

Arts & Entertainment

Urban Revolution

We talk to an author who thinks Chicago could lead the next urban revolution.

Arts & Entertainment

Burnham Pavilions

What do the futurist temporary 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 who are making their Chicago debuts with these cutting-edge buildings.

Politics

News Analysis with Eddie Arruza

Has Illinois "won big" with ethics reform this year? Well, it depends on whom you ask. The chair of the state's Reform Commission, Patrick Collins, joins us to give his take.

Arts & Entertainment

Remembering John Callaway

Chicago Tonight's own John Callaway died Tuesday at the age of 72. John was the host of Chicago Tonight until he retired in 1999. He has recently been the host of the Friday Night Show where he has interviewed a wide range of guests in journalism, sports, entertainment, and more.

Tonight's show will be dedicated to the memory of John. Please join us to look back on his life and contribution to Chicago journalism.

• John Callaway: In Memoriam
• Read a Tribute to John
• Watch video of John
• Share your Memories

Arts & Entertainment

Book Bike

Your summer reading can come to you thanks to Gabe Levinson and his traveling Book Bike. We ride along and pick up a few titles.

• Follow the Book Bike

Arts & Entertainment

Schoolboy to Showgirl: The Alexandra Billings Story

Transgender Chicago actress Alexandra Billings is the subject of a new documentary on WTTW. We learn about her remarkable life in a clip from "Schoolboy to Showgirl: The Alexandra Billings Story."

Business

Cattle Prices

As the recession forces many to cut back on everything -- including meat -- Illinois livestock farmers are feeling the effects of the tough economy. We hear from some local farmers about their plight.

Arts & Entertainment

Architect Jeanne Gang

Have you noticed the Aqua Tower, the latest 82-story addition to the Chicago skyline? Its chief designer Jeanne Gang discusses that building and her other structures that are reshaping not only the skyline, but the way many think about architecture.