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Friday, September 12, 2008
 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.

Posted on 9.12.2008
Students Weigh in on Green For Grades

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

Posted on 9.12.2008
Field Tested Books

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

Posted on 9.12.2008
Three to See: The Return of Your Weekend Guide

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

Posted on 9.12.2008
Miller on Abject Expresionism

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

Posted on 9.12.2008
A Magical Vision

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

Posted on 9.12.2008
Dueling Critics: Scenes from the Big Picture

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

Posted on 9.12.2008
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