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On tonight's special edition of Chicago Tonight, Joel Weisman remembers broadcasting legend John Callaway, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 72. Joel's panel includes:

In the second half of the program, we take a look back at highlights from some of John's most notable interviews. Memories of John collected from blogs and Twitter

Has Illinois "won big" with ethics reform this year? Well, it depends on whom you ask. The chair of the state's Reform Commission, Patrick Collins, joins us to give his take.

What do the futurist temporary 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 who are making their Chicago debuts with these cutting-edge buildings.

We talk to an author who thinks Chicago could lead the next urban revolution.

The golden age of radio is remembered each week on "Those Were the Days." We talk with host Chuck Schaden, and discuss how the show must go on despite his upcoming retirement.

What is the meaning behind the famous names listed on a building in the River West area? Geoffrey Baer joins us with the details on this and other Chicago history and trivia in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

We meet a man who rides his bike no-handed for the entire length of the Northside lakefront bike path and in some pretty tough situations.

We've received an outpouring of letters and postings on our message board in tribute to John Callaway. We share some of your thoughts. Watch additional video memorials of John Callaway

Chicago Tonight's own John Callaway died Tuesday at the age of 72. John was the host of Chicago Tonight until he retired in 1999. He has recently been the host of the Friday Night Show where he has interviewed a wide range of guests in journalism, sports, entertainment, and more. Tonight's show will be dedicated to the memory of John. Please join us to look back on his life and contribution to Chicago journalism.

Your summer reading can come to you thanks to Gabe Levinson and his traveling Book Bike. We ride along and pick up a few titles. Follow the Book Bike

The financial backer of Webio, an Internet sports radio station launched by Mike North, has been charged with operating a Ponzi scheme and is now in custody. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the web of lies woven by David Hernandez.

We hear a firsthand account of the turmoil in Iran from a Loyola University Chicago professor who recently returned from the country.

As the number of unemployed Americans continues to rise, so does the amount of time they remain unemployed. Is it possible that many jobs will never come back? Eddie Arruza looks at the plight of two area men who were at the top of their professional game and are now in unemployment limbo.

Have you noticed the Aqua Tower, the latest 82-story addition to the Chicago skyline? Its chief designer Jeanne Gang discusses that building and her other structures that are reshaping not only the skyline, but the way many think about architecture.

As the recession forces many to cut back on everything -- including meat -- Illinois livestock farmers are feeling the effects of the tough economy. We hear from some local farmers about their plight.

Transgender Chicago actress Alexandra Billings is the subject of a new documentary on WTTW. We learn about her remarkable life in a clip from "Schoolboy to Showgirl: The Alexandra Billings Story."

Last week Mayor Daley pledged full financial support for the 2016 Olympic Games should private funding fall short. Rich Samuels caught up with Olympic Bid Chairman Pat Ryan today, who discussed the likelihood of whether or not taxpayers will bear the burden.

Governor Quinn wants a budget passed this week. Carol Marin sits down with lawmakers who will give us their take on what needs to be done to pass the state budget.

The Tribune Company's Sam Zell is apparently talking to more bidders interested in buying the Chicago Cubs. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio's Noon Business Hour joins us with those details, plus the rest of the week's business stories.

There were some unusual laws in the Christian utopia that was once Zion, Illinois. Geoffrey Baer has the surprising story of Zion, and some of Chicago's other hidden utopias. Tours of the historic Pullman neighborhood

According to a new study by Chicago's Community Media Workshop, there is a whole new media landscape in Chicago. What does that mean for the future of how we get our news? Kristian Hammond of Northwestern University shares his insights. The Community Media Workshop study

On Tuesday nights, men and women who come for a free meal can also get a lesson in photography and a chance to offer a unique view of Chicago. We show you where. "After Supper: Visions of my Life"

We hear what you had to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines: Lawmakers still bickering over the stalled state budget; Mayor Daley promises a controversial financial guarantee to Olympic officials; Cook County Commissioner Forrest Claypool decides not to run for County Board president; President Obama pushes for healthcare reforms at the American Medical Association meeting here in Chicago; a sports radio website backer charged in a Ponzi scheme; the Cubs and Sox clash at the Crosstown Classic; and former Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa allegedly used steroids. Guests:

We take another look at John's interview with Cubs Hall of Famer Billy Williams.