Eight Forty-Eight—June 30, 2006 |
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Month In Review
Linda Lenz—Publisher; Editor in Chief, Catalyst
Eric Zorn—Columnist, Chicago Tribune
Ben Calhoun—Political Reporter, Chicago Public Radio
We sit down with local reporters to discuss the top stories for our “Month in Review.”
Music Button: Giom, “Jus Trippin’,” from the CD Colette and DJ Heather (OM Records) |
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Dueling Critics
Our Dueling Critics Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel offer their take on The Winning Streak playing through July 16, 2006, at the Apple Tree Theatre.
Music Button: Thievery Corporation, “Lazy Boy,” from the CD DJ Kicks (ESL Records) |
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Film Review
Film contributor Jonathan Miller discusses the various delights of two, blonde screen goddesses, Jayne Mansfield in Frank Tashlin's The Girl Can't Help It, and Catherine Deneuve in Luis Bunel's Belle Du Jour.
A new print of Belle Du Jour opens Friday, June 30, 2006, at the Music Box Theatre.
The Girl Can’t Help It plays July 8 and July 12, 2006, as part of the series Thoroughly Modern Tashlin: The Comedies and Cartoons of Frank Tashlin. The series runs from July 2-August 2, 2006, at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Music Button: L. Bacalov, “Una Storia Semplice,” from the CD New Cinema Italiano (Butterfly Music) |
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Illinois Launches Juvenile Justice Department
After nearly forty years of combining juvenile and adult prisons, Illinois separates the two, beginning Saturday, July 1, 2006. Chicago Public Radio's Linda Paul reports.
Music Button: Brad Mehldau Trio, “August Ending,” from the CD House on a Hill (Nonesuch Records) |
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Reviving the National Anthem
Julie Bruhn—Associate, National Anthem Project
A national group wants to make sure young people learn the national anthem. They bring their campaign to Chicago from July 1-4, 2006, at Navy Pier's South Gateway Park.
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National Anthem
Gerald Chaney—National Anthemist
We track
one man's journey singing the national anthem thoughout the country. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—June 29, 2006 |
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Mexican Presidential Elections
Juan Andrade—President, U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute; Political Commentator
Juan Andrade discusses the significance of the Mexican Presidential elections taking place Sunday, July 2, 2006.
Music Button: Madrid de los Austrias, “Valderama,” from the CD Mas Amor! (Sunshine Enterprises) |
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50th Anniversary of the Interstate Highway
On the 50th anniversary of the interstate highway, Chicago Public Radio’s Gabriel Spitzer reports on the history and significance of the highway to the Chicago area. |
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The Dan Ryan Blues
We share the song “The Dan Ryan Blues” by Chicago-based quartet Archtop Brownie. |
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Sox in the City
Richard Roeper—Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times; Co-Host, “Ebert and Roeper”
Roeper discusses his love for the Chicago White Sox and his new book Sox in the City: A Fan's Love Affair with the White Sox from the Heartbreak of '67 to the Wizards of Oz (Chicago Review Press, Inc., 2006)
Music Button: Liquid Soul, “New E,” from the CD Liquid Soul (Ark 21) |
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The New Seven Deadly Sins
Resident philosopher Al Gini reflects on the results of a 2004 BBC poll that offers modern view of the seven deadly sins.
Music Button: Mogwai, “Sine Wave,” from the CD Rock Action (Matador) |
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Teaching AIDS Activism
Charles Long—Organizer, Youth AIDS Summit
Charles Long talks with us about the 20 young activists getting involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Music Button: Solo Andata, “Among the Olive Trees,” from the CD Fyris Swan (Hefty) |
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Volleyball on Navy Pier
We share the sounds of the Asics Junior National Volleyball Championships, which took place on Navy Pier from June 16-20, 2006. |
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio Arts Editor Edward Lifson shares his three not-to-be-missed cultural events for the next week.
Seu Jorge and Amadou & Mariam perform on Thursday, June 29, 2006, at 6:30 pm at Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion as part of the Music Without Borders series.
The Murals restoration project at fifty-eight Chicago Park District field houses kicks off with a celebration on Thursday, June 29, 2006, at 6 pm at the Pulaski Park Field House in Chicago.
14th Annual African/Caribbean International Festival of Life takes place from June 30–July 4, 2006, from 10 am-10 pm at Washington Park on Chicago's south side. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—June 28, 2006 |
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Stroger to Step Down
Bobbie Steele—Commissioner, Cook County 2nd District
Bobbie Steele joins us to discuss reports that Board President John Stroger will step down and name his son, Alderman Todd Stroger, as his successor. |
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The Good and Bad of Patronage
When is job networking patronage—and is it ever—a good thing? Chicago Public Radio’s Ben Calhoun reports.
Music Button: Spanova, “Absentminded,” from the CD History is Bunk, Part Two (Hefty) |
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Big Box Wages
Joseph Persky—Economics Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago
Austan Goolsbee—Economics Professor, University of Chicago
Chicago Public Radio’s Catrin Einhorn speaks with Joseph Persky and Austan Goolsbee about the effect the City Council’s proposed big box living wage ordinance might have on Chicago.
Music Button: The Dining Rooms, “Cosi Ti Amo,” from the CD Numero Deux (Guidance Recordings) |
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Erin Sorenson
Erin Sorenson—Executive Director, Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
Eight Forty Eight's Danielle Baker sits down with Erin Sorenson. |
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Out of My Way: Yellow Submarine
Gianofer Fields brings us the story of yellow submarine owner Marion Sosnowski from Crete, Illinois. It’s a private residence, but the sub is visible from the road. |
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Jeffrey Siegel’s Conversations
Jeffrey Siegel—Classical Pianist
Jeffrey Siegel talks about his Chicago influences, the creation of his Keyboard Conversations, and the state of classical music.
Siegel appears Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at 8 pm at Ravinia. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—June 27, 2006 |
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Wrapping the Sorich Trial
As the Sorich trial comes to a close, Chicago Public Radio’s Ben Calhoun brings us the latest.
Music Button: Shark Quest, “Dead Turkey Gulch,” from the CD Battle of the Loons (Merge) |
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New Kraft CEO
Business contributor David Greising analyzes the news that Kraft CEO Roger Deromedi has been replaced by former Frito-Lay CEO Irene Rosenfeld. |
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Midlothian Schools
Chicago Public Radio’s Robert Wildeboer reports on a feud among the board members of south suburban Bremen High School District 228.
Music Button: Beanfield “Home,” from the CD OM Lounge 9 (Om) |
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Father Kenneally Retires
As the tenure of Father Bill Kenneally comes to an end at St. Gertrude Parish on Chicago's North Side, he reflects on his years as a liberal Catholic priest.
Music Button: Jim Croegaert, “Everything Here” from the CD The Light that Falls to the Earth (Rough Stones Music) |
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Daniel Ferri Says Goodbye
Daniel Ferri—Writer, Performer and Schoolteacher
Contributor Daniel Ferri shares his thoughts on leaving Chicago for the “land down under.”
See Ferri perform in our studios on Thursday, June 29, 2006, at 6:30 pm, for “An Evening with Daniel Ferri and Aaron Freeman.”
Music Button: RL Burnside, “Old Black Mattie,” from the CD Too Bad Jim (Capricorn) |
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Southwest Side Stories: Rockers
Curie Youth Radio producer Yvonne Gutierrez reflects on how much youth have in common—especially in the eyes of adults. |
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Drummagic with Glenn Kotche
Glenn Kotche—Drummer/Percussionist
Jason Marck talks with Glenn Kotche from Chicago band Wilco about drumming and his new solo CD, Mobile (Nonesuch, 2006). |
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Eight Forty-Eight—June 26, 2006 |
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Monday Morning Business Update
Business contributor David Greising talks about the Tribune Company’s controversial stock buyback plan, which is set to expire today, and the larger boardroom fight over the future of the company. |
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What Was Your Worst Summer Job?
We ask visitors to Navy Pier about their worst summer jobs. |
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The Pink Line is Born
Frank Kruesi—President, Chicago Transit Authority
We take a ride on the Pink Line with Frank Kruesi.
Music Button: The Ventures, “Diamondhead,” from the CD Rock Instrumental Classics Volume Five (Rhino) |
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On a Boat with Asian Carp
Heidi Keuler and Eric Leis—U.S. Fish and Wild Life Center, Lacrosse Fishery Resource Center
Sarah Bauer—Graduate Student, Southern Illinois University
Gianofer Fields gets an up-close and way-too-personal look at a fish that is threatening the waterways. |
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TV On Demand
Media contributor Wally Podrazik reflects on the new ways we consume news and entertainment.
Music Button: Jim Ward Morris, “Decade,” from the CD 10 Instrumentals for TV and Radio (Double M Ranch) |
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The Hidden Costs of Junk Mail
The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Rebecca Williams reports on the overwhelming amounts of advertising mail finding its way into mailboxes. |
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Car Art
We go to Grant Park, the site of a public art exhibition that challenged area sculptors to create works from automobile parts.
“Artists and Automobiles” is on view at Columbus Drive and Congress Avenue across from Buckingham Fountain through October 15, 2006. Share your thoughts on the exhibition at art@chicagopublicradio.org. |
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Wasting Time
Writer and contributor Beth Finke reflects on the ways well-meaning people waste her time. |
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World Record Folk Singer
Eight Forty-Eight is on the scene as local musician Jef Sarver makes it into the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest guitar marathon. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—June 23, 2006 |
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Sears Tower Threat
We talk with Chicago Tribune reporter David Heinzmann about the history of terror threats to Chicago’s Sears Tower, and the significance of the arrest on Thursday, June 22, 2006, of seven suspects in connection with a plot to attack the building. |
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Incentive Pay for Teachers
Chicago Public Radio's Jay Field reports on a proposal to lure better teachers to the city’s worst schools. |
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Field Guide for Pride
As Chicagoans gear up for the culmination of Pride Week, Kathie Bergquist and Robert McDonald tell us about their new book, A Field Guide to Gay and Lesbian Chicago (Lake Claremont Press, 2006). |
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Wordplay: The Movie
Patrick Creadon—Director, Christine O'Malley—Producer, Wordplay: The Movie
Patrick Creadon and Christine O'Malley tell us about their new film Wordplay: The Movie, a documentary about the world of crossworld puzzlers.
Wordplay: The Movie opens in Chicago at the Landmark Century Center Cinema on Friday, June 23, 2006. Creadon and O’Malley host a Q and A session after the 7:20 and 7:40 pm screenings on Saturday, June 24, 2006. Creadon will host a Q and A session on Sunday, June 25, 2006, after the 4:45 pm screening. |
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Summer DJ Series—Jimmy Hollywood
We continue our series with a live set and conversation with Jimmy Hollywood of the local punk group The Tyrades. He also curates the monthly Action Party series at Delilah’s in Chicago.
The Tyrades perform at the Intonation Music Festival on Saturday, June 24, 2006, at 1 pm. Hollywood will then spin at the Intonation After Party at Sonotheque. |
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Dueling Critics: M. Proust
Our dueling theater critics Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel wrestle over the world premiere of Mary Zimmerman’s M. Proust at Steppenwolf Theatre playing until July 9, 2006. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—June 22, 2006 |
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Testimony Ends in Chicago City Hall Corruption Trial
After just one day of testimony, the defense rests its case in the federal corruption trial of Robert Sorich and three other former Chicago City Hall officials. Steve Warmbir of the Chicago Sun-Times joins us to recap the developments and look ahead to jury deliberations.
Music Button: The Dining Rooms, “You,” from the CD Tre (Guidance Recordings) |
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Unseen Chicago
Toni Holderbaum—Worker, Service Employees International Union; Photographer
Toni Holderbaum shares the stories behind her photographs, which are featured in the book Unseen America: Photos and Stories by Workers (ReganBooks, 2006).
A book signing takes place Friday, June 23, 2006, at the HotHouse from 5-7 pm. An exhibition of the photographs is on display through June 28, 2006.
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Unseen Chicago
Nina Hayes and Annette McCane—Service Employees International Union Workers; Photographers
Nina Hayes and Annette McCane share the stories behind their photographs, which are featured in the book Unseen America: Photos and Stories by Workers (ReganBooks, 2006).
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HIV/AIDS and the Arts
Greg Cameron—Associate Director, Museum of Contemporary Art
Chicago Public Radio’s Tony Sarabia talks with Greg Cameron about the impact of AIDS on the Chicago arts community. |
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Instruments of Movement
Dance contributor Lucia Mauro previews the performance by dance troupe Instruments of Movement. The program Ain’t No Half Steppin takes place June 23 and 24, 2006, at 8 pm at Northeastern Illinois University Auditorium.
Music Button: James Brown, “The Chicken,” from the CD Soul Pride: The Instrumentals Volume Two (Polygram) |
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Instant Love
Chicago Public Radio’s Diantha Parker talks with writer Jami Attenberg about her new book Instant Love (Crown/Shaye Areheart Books, 2006).
Music Button:Pavement, “Stop Breathin,” from the CD Crooked Rain Crooked Rain (Matador Records) |
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Three to See
Chicago Public Radio Arts Editor Edward Lifson shares his three not-to-be-missed cultural events for the next week.
Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble perform at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on Monday, June 26, 2006, at 6:30 pm.
Close-up: Paintings by Danielle Klinenberg opens Friday, June 23 and runs through July 30, 2006, at Thomas Masters Gallery in Chicago.
Chicago Panamericana Orquesta takes place on Thursday, June 22, 2006, at 6:30 pm at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park as part of the Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz series. |
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Summer Music Fests: Intonation
David Singer—Co-Founder, Intonation; Adam Shore—General Manager, Vice Records, Curator of the Festival; Lady Sovereign—Artist
David Singer talks about the summer destination underground music festival he co-created in 2005. Adam Shore and Lady Sovereign join the discussion.
Intonation Music Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, 2006, in Union Park in Chicago.
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Lady Sovereign Interview
Chicago Public Radio's Joe DeCeault talks with grime artist Lady Sovereign about her career, her connections to Chicago, and about her signing to legendary U.S. hip-hop label, Def Jam.
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Eight Forty-Eight—June 21, 2006 |
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Cook County Board Meeting
Chicago Public Radio’s Ben Calhoun joins us with a review of the Cook County Board meeting that took place on June 20, 2006, and a look ahead to what’s next in efforts to determine who’s in charge.
Music Button: Rae & Christian, “Copenhagen Claimin’ Respect,” from the CD AnotherLateNight (Kinetic Records) |
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Summer Nutrition for Kids
We share the sounds of kids enjoying the recent kick-off of Chicago’s Summer Nutrition Program at the New City YMCA.
Call 311 for more information about the Summer Nutrition Program. |
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How Flowers Changed the World
William C. Burger—Curator Emeritus, Field Museum Department of Biology
William C. Burger explains the role of flowers in human evolution. Burger is author of Flowers: How They Changed the World (Prometheus Books, 2006). |
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To Love Mercy
Former Chicagoan Frank Joseph talks with Vanessa Bush about his debut novel, To Love Mercy (Mid-Atlantic Highlands Publishing, 2006), which follows two boys in a journey through 1940s Chicago. |
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Traveling with Kielbasa
Writer and Bridgeport neighborhood native Gina Kokes takes a piece of Chicago back to Arkansas every time she visits.
Music Button: Eddie Warner, “Shut Up,” from the CD Le Jazzbeat! (Jazzman Records) |
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Out of My Way: Cartopia
Tom MacDonald—Art Teacher, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Moraine Valley Community College, and Chicago State University
We continue the summer travel series, Out of My Way, with a visit to Berwyn’s Cermak Plaza, the site of the Cartopia Art Car Show.
The Cartopia Art Car Show takes place Friday, June 23 and Saturday, 24, 2006.
Music Button: Shawn Lee’s PingPong Orchestra, “Cha Love,” from the CD Moods and Grooves (Ubiquity) |
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At Home with William Frederking
We talk with photographer William Frederking, who captures the spirit of home in a series of personal, emotional and intimate portraits of life inside his Oak Park house in the new book At Home (Center for American Places, Incorporated, 2006). |
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Fiery Furnaces
Siblings and Oak Park natives Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger comprise the pop-rock band The Fiery Furnaces. The stars of Brooklyn’s rock music wave explain how Chicago inspires their music.
The Fiery Furnaces perform at The Metro in Chicago on Saturday, June 24, 2006. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—June 20, 2006 |
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The New Chicago Crime Commission Gang Book
Jim Wagner—President, Chicago Crime Commission
Tio Hardiman—Director, Gang Mediation Services, Ceasefire
A new study by the Chicago Crime Commission says local gang activity expands far beyond drug dealing to operations in real estate and politics, and could be ready-made armies for terrorists. We talk with Jim Wagner and Tio Hardiman about the last ten years of gang activity and what new threats they pose to Chicago and its suburbs.
Music Button: Border Crossing, “Late Nite Skit,” from the CD Ominus (Recall Records) |
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Toynbee Plaques
Marc Fischer—Member, Temporary Services and Mess Hall
Marc Fischer talks with us about the Toynbee Plaques, pieces of public art that have appeared on the streets of Chicago and other cities.
Music Button: Pimp Daddy Nash, “La Femme C’est Mysterie,” from the CD The New Jazz Science (Eighth Dimension Records) |
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Gary Railcats
Fans are flocking to see the champions of baseball. No, not the White Sox—the Gary South Shore Railcats, champions of the eight-team Northern League. Chicago Public Radio’s Michael Puente reports.
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Creating Millennium Park
Timothy J Gilfoyle—Professor of History, Loyola University, Chicago
Chicago Public Radio’s Gretchen Helfrich talks with writer Timothy Gilfoyle about how Millennium Park came to be. Timothy Gilfoyle is author of the new book, Millennium Park: Creating a Chicago Landmark (University of Chicago Press, 2006).
Music Button: Bebel Gilberto, “Bananeira,” from the CD Tanto Tempo Remixes (6 Degrees) |
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Elder Care in the City
Chicago Public Radio’s Gabriel Spitzer reports on a new program to keep senior citizens safe during the dangerously hot months of summer.
Music Button: Thomas Beckmann, “Limelight,” from the CD Oh! That Cello: Music By Charlie Chaplin (Zebra Acoustic Records) |
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Music Interviews: Anne Harris
As a part of our ongoing series exploring Chicago's music scene, Chicago Public Radio's Tony Sarabia profiles local fiddle-rocker Anne Harris.
Anne Harris plays at the American Music Festival at FitzGerald's in Berwyn, Illinois, on Saturday, July 1, 2006. For more information call (708) 788-2118. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—June 19, 2006 |
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Monday Morning Business Update
Business contributor David Greising joins us to talk about the United Auto Workers of America meeting that took place from June 12-June 15, 2006, in Las Vegas. Another talking point is the discussion in the Chicago City Council over setting a minimum wage for big-box retailers.
Music Button: DJ Cam, “DJ Cam Soundsystem,” from the CD DJ Cam Revisited By (Inflammable Records) |
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Julius Rosenwald
We talk with Peter Ascoli, grandson of the businessman and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald.
Ascoli is
author of the new biography Julius Rosenwald: The Man Who Built Sears, Roebuck and Advanced the Cause of Black Education in the American South (Indiana University Press, 2006).
Book Signings/Lectures will take place on Monday, June 19, 2006, at 5:30 pm at the Harold Washington Library; Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at 11 am at Bernard Horwich JCC; and Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at 6 pm at the Newberry Library.
Music Button: Reginald Robinson, “Sweet Envy,” from the CD Euphonic Sounds (Delmark) |
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Standing Eight
Adam Pitluk—Journalist; Author
Gabriel Sandoval grew up on the west side of Chicago after migrating illegally from Mexico with his family. Despite the hurdles of poverty, gang involvement, prison time, and deportation, Sandoval reinvented himself as Jesus Chavez, and won the title of lightweight champion of the world. Journalist Adam Pitluk chronicles his story in the new book, Standing Eight, and sits down with Eight Forty-Eight's Richard Steele to talk about it.
Music Button: Calexico, “Guero Canelo,” from the CD Feast of Wire (Quarterstick) |
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Legal Americanos Wanted
Chicago Public Radio’s Michael Puente reports on one restaurant owner’s attempts to drum up some business… and the controversy that ensued.
Music Button: Dubtribe Sound System, “Breeze,” from the CD Bryant Street (Jive Selected Records) |
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The New Sherman School
Chicago Public Radio’s Julia McEvoy reports on a public school on Chicago’s south side that’s undergoing a radical transformation this summer. |
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