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Arts & Entertainment

Julia Child on Chicago Tonight in 2001

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

Science & Nature

Pyramid Car

This man's creation may look like something out of a science fiction movie, but Greg Zanis believes his pyramid-shaped car could help solve the nation's fuel problems. Christian Farr goes for a ride and finds out why.

• DreamCar123.com: Photos, videos and more info

Arts & Entertainment

Chicago Sports Update

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.

Arts & Entertainment

Hidden Chicago: Blackstone Murals

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

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Can the president's so-called "beer summit" actually help lift sagging beer sales this summer? Some Chicago businesses and brewers hope so. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780's "Noon Business Hour" joins us with that story, plus the rest of the week's business news.

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

Governor Quinn's painful budget cuts will soon be felt by the social service agencies throughout the state. Carol Marin sits down with representatives from four agencies to discuss what the reductions will mean for them and their clients.

Politics

Soldiers Return Home

Almost 200 members of the Illinois National Guard returned home to Soldier Field today to a welcoming crowd, including the governor and hundreds of family members and friends. The troops just completed a year-long deployment in Afghanistan. Rich Samuels was there and takes us inside the emotional reunion.

The Friday Night Show

Classic Callaway: Irv Kupcinet

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.

The Week in Review

The Week in Review with Joel Weisman

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman at 7 PM
Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Brian Dugan confesses to a brutal 1983 killing; Walmart seeks a residence on Chicago's South Side; Mayor Daley says more furlough days are coming; two more baseball stars are linked to a 2003 performance-enhancing drugs list; and Mark Buehrle makes more baseball history by retiring 45 consecutive batters.

Guests:

• Derrick Blakley - CBS 2 News
• Gail MarksJarvis - Chicago Tribune
• Jim Litke - Associated Press
• Mike Flannery - CBS 2 News