Politics

DuPage County Votes to Restrict Video Gambling

DuPage County voted to ban video gambling, a major source of revenue for the state's capital bill, within unincorporated parts of the county. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest details on the decision and how much money the county may lose.

• Read the complete ordinance banning video gambling (PDF)
• DuPage County press release announcing decision

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Arts & Entertainment

Zero Net Energy House

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

Arts & Entertainment

John Hughes

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.

Arts & Entertainment

World War II Planes

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

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

United Airlines flies into the city, but who are the winners and losers in the deal that brought the company into Chicago's Willis Tower? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" has that story, plus the rest of the week's business news.

Arts & Entertainment

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett

The Blackhawks have had an off-season to forget. The latest piece of bad news is the arrest of young superstar Patrick Kane on a felony robbery charge. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the latest developments.

• Blackhawks Official Site

Health

Sen. Durbin on Health Care

Sen. Durbin said he would support a health care bill that did not include a public option if that meant the bill would come to a full vote before the Senate soon. Eddie Arruza caught up with the senator today and tells us what Durbin's position could mean for health care reform.

The Friday Night Show

Classic Callaway: Julia Child

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.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: A rash of robberies in Lincoln Park and the South Side have communities on alert; a scathing report rips the University of Illinois' clouted admissions policies; clout also investigated at Chicago's elite public schools; United Airlines moving their headquarters to the recently renamed Willis Tower; Ford pinning their revival on the new Taurus made right here in Chicago; the Cubs and Sox each battling for first-place; and new Bears quarterback Jay Cutler impressive in training camp.

Guests:

• Maudlyne Ihejirika - Chicago Sun-Times
• Bruce Levine - ESPN Radio 1000
• Linda Lenz - Catalyst Chicago
• Jon Hilkevitch - Chicago Tribune