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Science & Nature

Embryo Destruction

Have you ever wondered what happens to embryos left over after a successful round of in vitro fertilization? We explore the answer to this question and the many controversies it has spurred.

Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

ComEd, for the first time in its history, is losing customers. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's Noon Business Hour tells us why when she joins us with the latest business headlines.

Politics

National Council of La Raza

The nation's largest Hispanic civil rights group has been called "racist" by some conservatives. We talk to the Vice President of the National Council of La Raza, which is holding its annual convention this week in Chicago.

• National Council of La Raza

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

Alderman Howard Brookins is pushing hard for a Walmart in his ward, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea. Carol Marin sits down with people on both sides of the debate, including Alderman Brookins.

Politics

High Speed Rail

Governor Quinn was one of eight Governors who formed an alliance today to seek billions of federal dollars for a Midwest high-speed rail network. Rich Samuels tells us what it could cost to make Chicago its hub.

• Midwest High Speed Rail Association
• Map of the association's plan

The Friday Night Show

Classic Callaway: Jim Lovell

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.

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: Politicians lining up to replace Governor Quinn; President Obama pushing for major health care reform; Cook County commissioners slash president Stroger's controversial tax hike in half; Will the cash-strapped Chicago Sun-Times survive bankruptcy?; White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle throws a perfect game; and did the Blackhawks get damaged goods when they signed All-Star Marian Hossa?

Guests:

• Lestor Munson - ESPN
• Laura Washington - Chicago Sun-Times
• Roger Crockett - Business Week
• Bruce Japsen - Chicago Tribune

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

Sin in the South Loop? Geoffrey Baer has the details on the sordid side of Chicago history and more in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

• Chicago's Vice Districts

Arts & Entertainment

Bikes for Charity

We meet the founder of an organization that's using bicycles to improve the health, education and economic outcomes for overseas children.

• World Bicycle Relief