Wednesday, July 26, 2006

City Council Update
It's decision day at the Chicago City Council as aldermen vote on the controversial "big box" ordinance. Rich Samuels reports.

News Analysis with Carol Marin
Cardinal George has been diagnosed with bladder cancer and will undergo surgery tomorrow; Maggie Daley will have surgery tomorrow as part of her treatment for breast cancer. We'll hear from two medical experts on these cancers, as well as a cancer survivor. We'll also talk about what it's like for very public people to have to go through such personal ordeals. Guests: Dr. Gary Steinberg, University of Chicago Hospitals; Carolyn Utech, Gilda's Club; and Dr. William Bradishar, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University.

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Green Roofs
Green rooftops seem to be popping up all over Chicago. The city has helped ignite this trend by helping pay the bill. Christian Farr takes a closer how green roofs are saving the environment - and money.

Live in Studio: Buddy Guy
We'll be joined by international blues superstar Buddy Guy. We'll find out how he plans to celebrate his upcoming 70th birthday and then we'll enjoy a live performance here in the studio. Buddy Guy's 70th Birthday Bash, Tuesday, August 1, at Legends, 754 S. Wabash, Chicago. Buddy Guy performs at Ravinia on August 22.

Chicago Stories
It's a taste that goes with warm weather in Chicago. Tonight, it's the Chicago story of how Vienna Beef hot dogs came to be, more than 120 years ago.

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