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Friday, November 2, 2007
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The Inside Scoop on the DNA Files

Chicago Public Radio’s Lynette Kalsnes brings us a behind-the-scenes look at her DNA Files series.

Posted on 11.2.2007
Architecture and Film Unite

Jonathan Miller joins us to discuss intersections of architecture and film. 

Posted on 11.2.2007
32C: SOFA

Matt Cunningham shares his list of three not-to-be-missed upcoming cultural events.

Posted on 11.2.2007
How Will Disabled Riders Fare After Cuts?

Marcia Trawinski of the group Metro Seniors in Action tells us how the transit funding crisis will affect disabled riders.

Posted on 11.2.2007
Chicago Students Brace for Bus Cuts

Thousands of students throughout Chicago are bracing for proposed cuts to CTA bus service.

Posted on 11.2.2007
Avoiding Doomsday: What Could Have Been Done?

We find out what the Chicago Transit Authority is doing to prepare for Sunday’s expected “doomsday,” and ask what they could have done in the past to prevent some of their fiscal problems.

Posted on 11.2.2007
Dueling Critics: "The Island of Dr. Moreau"

Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman review The Island of Dr. Moreau on stage at Lifeline Theatre through December 2nd. 

Posted on 11.2.2007
Choir of Complaints

Althea Legaspi profiles a choir that’s airing the complaints of Chicago this weekend.

Posted on 11.2.2007
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