Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham

Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham

Christian Farr explores how deconstruction is keeping reusable building materials out of landfills.

Politics

Obama's Former Doctor

President Obama's personal physician for more than 20 years tells us why he's critical of his former patient's proposal to change the way the nation provides health care.

Arts & Entertainment

Hidden Chicago: Burnham Pavilions

What do futuristic 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 making their Chicago debuts with these cutting-edge works.

Education

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett

The chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees is the latest to resign in the wake of the admission clout scandal. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with commissioners from the independent panel reviewing the U of I's tainted admission process.

Business

New Ford Model Debuts at Chicago Plant

Ford rolled out its 2010 Taurus today, and it's made in Chicago. Rich Samuels tells us why Ford's Torrence Avenue Assembly plant is surviving some of the darkest days in the history of the auto industry.

• DriveChicago.com reviews the 2010 Taurus

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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