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We discuss the newly announced program to pay some Chicago Public Schools students for good grades. Jim Coudal tells us how location, location, location influences our book selection. Local filmmaker Michael Caplan discusses his new film exploring a world of mysterious and awe-inspiring performance: the world of magic. Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman review Seanachai Theatre’s production of Scenes from the Big Picture.

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New CPS Program Gives Cash for Good Grade$

Chicago Public Radio’s Julia McEvoy discusses her reporting on the newly announced program to pay some Chicago Public Schools students for good grades.

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Students Weigh in on Green For Grades

Students tell us what they think about the plan to reward kids with cash for good grades.

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Field Tested Books

Jim Coudal tells us how location, location, location influences our book selection.

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Three to See: The Return of Your Weekend Guide

Eight Forty-Eight's Shawn Campbell shares her top picks for upcoming cultural events.

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Miller on Abject Expresionism

Eight Forty-Eight's film critic joins us to discuss the latest on the silver screen.

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A Magical Vision

Local filmmaker Michael Caplan discusses his new film exploring a world of mysterious and awe-inspiring performance: the world of magic.

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Dueling Critics: Scenes from the Big Picture

Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman review Seanachai Theatre’s production of Scenes from the Big Picture.

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Illinois Ready To Help Michigan

Msall: Daley Should Restructure Services to Balance Budget

Illinois Stiffens Penalties for Wage Theft

Chicago Budget Faces $654 Million Deficit

Food Truck Opens for Business, Aldermen To Debate Issue

Daley Looking to Expand Internet Access to Under-Developed Neighborhoods

Blagojevich Jurors Want Lots of Info

Ariz. Gov. Considers Changing Immigration Law

Obama Attempts Jump Start In Detroit

Alternative Energy And Ideas For The Auto Industry

Teen Turns VW Bug Into Electric Car

Hackers Convene At Def Con 18

BP Hires Gulf Scientists; Are They Buying Silence?

Saving Wildlife From The Midwestern Oil Spill

'Trek In The Park': Drama In The Final Frontier

Is WikiLeaks An Editor-In-Chief Or Prolific Source?

War Games Lure Recruits For The Real Thing

The Big Day: Chelsea Clinton To Wed In Upstate N.Y.

Ethics Panel To Charge Calif. Rep. Waters

November Hearing For Arizona Immigration Law

California Fire Menaces Homes, Power Lines

Mich. Oil Leak Halted; Cleanup To Take Months

International News

Mexico's Drug War More Sophisticated, Deadlier

Syria, Saudi Arabia Brace For Strife In Lebanon

Hundreds Dead In Pakistani Floods

FAA Downgrades Mexico's Air Safety Rating

In Rare Summit, Arab Rivals Try To Ease Tension

Jewish Women Fight For Equality At Jerusalem Western Wall

Fires Rage Across Russia Amid Record Heat

U.S. Embassy Staff In Paris Fall Ill; Mail Suspected

More Than 300 Dead In Pakistan Floods

Floods Paralyze Pakistan

China's Hidden Economy Of Graft Undermines State

India: No Country For Old People?

July Becomes Deadliest Month Of Afghan War

U.S. Closes Consulate In Mexico's Ciudad Juarez

Alleged Mexican Drug Lord Killed In Shootout