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

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Time Out Chicago

Time Out Weekend Picks

We get the details on this weekend's events, including the World of Faeries Festival, when Time Out Chicago magazine joins us with recommendations for your weekend.

• Printer's Ball
• Fiesta del Sol
• World of Fairies Festival
• Checagou: Our Native Past
• International Clown Week Celebration

The Friday Night Show

Friday Night Preview: Classic Callaway

We take a look back at John Callaway's 1993 interview with legendary Sun-Times columnist Irv Kupcinet.

• Chicago Magazine: The Lost World of Kup

Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

Why do Grant Park's Native American warrior statues have empty hands? Geoffrey Baer has the answer to that and other viewer questions in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

• Encyclopedia of Chicago: Pure Oil Co.

Business

Buying a House

Is now the right time to buy a house or condo? We find out what you need to know if you're looking to buy or sell in this market.

• Calculate the value of your home
• Learn about fees associated with buying or selling a home
• Chicago Association of Realtors