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

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Time Out Chicago

Time Out Weekend Picks

Looking for Lollapalooza weekend alternatives? Time Out Chicago magazine is here with some activities that won't pull so hard on the purse strings.

• Mendota Sweet Corn Fest
• Busy Beaver Buttons Grand Opening
• Veggie Fest
• Workouts on the Great Lawn
• Road to Wrigley

Arts & Entertainment

Tracing African-American History

Evanston native Dino Robinson is a graphic designer by trade, but you might also call him an "accidental historian." Christian Farr introduces us to this man and his mission to uncover the history of African-Americans along the North Shore.

• ShorefrontLegacy.org
• WEB EXCLUSIVE: Excerpt from 1967 documentary on Evanston's Foster School
• WEB EXCLUSIVE: Dino Robinson on what he does and why it's important
• WEB EXCLUSIVE: Dino Robinson on changing locations of Shorefront

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

What do a totem pole in Burnham Harbor and the Chicago Cubs curse have in common? The answer to that and more in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Arts & Entertainment

Harry Porterfield

Chicago journalism legend Harry Porterfield discusses his departure from ABC 7 and his new job at CBS 2.

• CBS2Chicago.com: Slideshows and videos of Harry returning to CBS