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Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin

Why are there so few lefties? How can we help our children become better in math? And what's all the hype about the Higgs boson particle? Our science guy, Neil Shubin, joins us to help answer these questions and more in tonight's Scientific Chicago.

Viewer Mail: 7/10

The city is cracking down on businesses that it says foster crime. We have your thoughts in tonight's Viewer Mail.

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City Cracks Down On Businesses It Says Foster Crime

After yet another weekend of shootings, the city is pushing back, calling out 37 businesses that officials say foster crime. But aldermen are calling for more aggressive tactics, including an amped use of stop-and-frisk.

Taste of Chicago Preview

We bring you a special preview of the 32nd Annual Taste of Chicago.

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Ask Geoffrey: 7/9

Chicago's lovely lakefront is home to a rather alarming monument. Geoffrey Baer tells us more in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Sharmila Tagore

Acclaimed Indian film actress Sharmila Tagore joins us to talk about the Eye on India festival, which showcases Indian art, culture and 100 years of Indian cinema.

Field Museum's Artist-in-Residence

Meet the Field Museum's artist-in-residence. We get a behind-the-scenes tour of a most unusual studio environment.

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Viewer Mail: 7/9

In Chicago, we see both extreme cold and extreme heat. We asked which one you prefer.

Chicago's Heat Wave

Today, the earth is at its farthest point away from the sun that it will be all year. But it sure doesn't feel like it. What can you do to stay safe during the heat wave? City officials and a doctor are here to give some potentially life-saving advice.

Chicago's Immigrant-Friendly Aspirations

We hear from the director of Chicago's new Office of New Americans, Adolfo Hernandez, about the plan to make Chicago the most immigrant friendly city in the world.

 

"One Shot At Forever"

How did a small town Illinois baseball team beat the odds and make it to the state finals? A Sports Illustrated writer brings us the amazing story.

"Crowns"

A gospel musical celebrates 10 years on stage. We talk with the Chicago author whose book about elaborate church hats inspired the show.

Winter Surfing

We revisit a group of Lake Michigan surfers who are so passionate about their sport that they won't let a little thing like winter stand

Viewer Mail: 7/5

We asked if you thought the state should pass a law that prevents Illinois towns from banning plastic bags.

Controversial Plastic Bags Bill Hits Quinn's Desk

A young girl begs Gov. Pat Quinn to "sack" a controversial bill that would prevent towns from getting rid of plastic bags. Paris Schutz has the story.