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Eight Forty-Eight—November 30, 2005 |
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Nicarico Case Indictment, Part One
Joseph Birkett—DuPage County State's Attorney
DuPage County state's attorney Joseph Birkett has announced a 15-count indictment against Brian Dugan for the 1983 murder
of 10-year-old Jeanine Nicarico. We talk with Mr. Birkett about the case and the reasons it took so many years to indict
Dugan.
Nicarico Case Indictment, Part Two
Thomas Frisbie—Chicago Sun-Times Reporter
Jeffrey Urdangen—Clinical Assistant Professor of Law, Northwestern University School of Law
We analyze the indictment with Thomas Frisbie, coauthor of Victims of Justice Revisited, and attorney Jeffrey
Urdangen.
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Originally broadcast August 31, 2005
Nicarico Murder Case Continues
Thomas Frisbie—Former Staff Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times
A grand jury in west suburban DuPage County has ended its service without indicting Brian Dugan for the 1993 murder of
ten-year-old Jeanine Nicarico. What's next as prosecutors move forward?
Guest Thomas Frisbie and Randy Garrett have released an updated edition of their book, Victims of Justice Revisited
(Northwestern University Press, 2005).
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Glut of GOP Gubernatorial Candidates
Andy McKenna—Illinois GOP Chairman
We talk with Illinois GOP chairman Andy McKenna about the crowded 2006 Republican gubernatorial field.
Rail Safety
Walt Bogdanich—Investigative Reporter, New York Times
We talk with New York Times investigative reporter Walt Bogdanich about his Pulitzer Prize-winning series on
railroad safety in America—and how regulators and railroads are contributing to the problem.
Related Link
“Death on the Tracks” by Walt
Bogdanich
Nourishing Poems
Judy Valente—Chicago Poet and Journalist and Eight Forty-Eight Contributor
Charles Reynard—McLean County Circuit Court Judge and Poet
Poet and Eight Forty-Eight contributor Judy Valente and her husband, Judge Charles Reynard, explain how their love
for poetry nourished a love for each other. They're coeditors of the book, Twenty Poems to Nourish Your Soul.
Ron's Barbershop
Radio producer Jesse Hardman stops by Ron's Barbershop, where patrons get together to talk about what's on their minds.
Commemorating Jack Benny
Richard Hyde—Mayor of Waukegan, Illinois
We learn how north suburban Waukegan wants to commemorate native son Jack Benny.
Fighting to Save the DuPage Theatre
Kevin Fitzpatrick—Vice President of Friends of the DuPage Theatre
Earlier this week a DuPage County judge rejected a Lombard community group's latest effort to save the DuPage Theatre from
the wrecking ball. We talk with a Lombard native who's been working to preserve the historic venue about what options
remain.
Related Link
Friends of the DuPage Theatre
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 29, 2005 |
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While President Bush is ramping up his plan for immigration reform, Illinois is taking a different tack. We talk with Grace Hou, deputy director of the Department of Human Services, about a new state office that will focus on the state's immigrant population. Then, we talk with Carlos Sada, Mexico's Consul General for Chicago, about the number of local Mexican immigrants registered to vote in the 2006 Mexican presidential election.
And, we talk with Doune Porter, head of communication for the International Commission on Missing Persons, about her organization's work to collect blood samples from family members of missing persons from the conflict in the former Yugoslavia.
Plus, historian Louise Knight talks to contributor Richard Steele about Jane Addams life and times. Knight is the author of Citizen: Jane Addams and the Struggle for Democracy (University of Chicago Press, 2005).
Then, we chat with Ed Maldonado, curator of the Clark House Museum, about the history of the building and its recent restoration.
And, just in time to escape from holiday madness, author Karin Sullivan tells us about unexpected places to find peace and quiet in Chicago from her book, Chicago's 50 Best Places to Find Peace and Quiet (Universe, 2005). And WTTW host Geoffrey Baer takes viewers back to the river with an update on his popular TV program “Chicago from the River: The New Boat Tour.”
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 28, 2005 |
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The Cook County Democratic Central Committee has met to make the slate for the upcoming election cycle. We talk with a panel of journalists about the political battles emerging in the races for Cook County Sheriff and Cook County Board President.
Then, Eight Forty-Eight business contributor David Greising reports on the start of the holiday shopping season. Plus, we find out what Marshall Field's shoppers think of the store's upcoming name change. And, is your ho, ho, ho a bit ho-hum? Eight Forty-Eight fashion guru Miss Foozie has a few tips to put the happy back into your holiday season.
Plus, sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout talks Bears, Bulls, and the start of college basketball season, and we talk with Richard Cahan about his new book Real Chicago Sports: Photographs from the Files of the Chicago Sun-Times.
We hear another tale from the StoryCorps MobileBooth, this one documents the life of Israeli immigrant Ramzi Farran. And we journey to a world of speech bubbles, futuristic castles, and lots of flesh—all in Mike Kuchar's 1965 film, Sins of the Fleshapoids.Film contributor Jonathan Miller reviews the new DVD release.
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 25, 2005 |
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Month in Review
Three bloggers join us to review the biggest stories from the month of November: Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn of “Change of Subject,” Jeff Berkowitz of “Public Affairs,” and Leigh Anne Wilson of “One Good Thing.”
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 24, 2005
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 23, 2005 |
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The Board of Immigration Appeals has rejected Ibrahim Parlak's deportation appeal. We talk with his lead attorney about what's next. Then we bring you an excerpt of U.S. Senator Barack Obama's speech to the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. Plus, Evanston photographer Jane Fulton Alt talks about her recent experience working as a volunteer grief counselor in New Orleans's lower 9th ward.
“Hollywood by the lake” continues as renowned director Harold Ramis gets the Studio 312 treatment from contributor Jimmy Carrane. The actor, writer, director, and Glencoe native discusses his career and latest film.
We find out what Chicagoans are thankful for this holiday season. And what do you do when turkey has lost its charm? Try bison! Eight Forty-Eight's Gianofer Fields heads to a local bison ranch, while Adriene Hill takes on apple pie. And what's Thanksgiving without football? We learn more about the annual Indo-Jew bowl in Skokie.
All that, and the band Healthy White Baby plays in our performance studio. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 22, 2005 |
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Chicago Public Radio's Ben Calhoun reports on Sheriff Michael Sheahan's decision not to run for another term. Then, we talk with Chicago Tribune transportation reporter John Hilkevitch about the announcement that O'Hare will receive millions of dollars in federal funds to help pay for expansion plans. Plus, some neighborhood activists charge that the C.T.A. has already quietly chosen its next big capital project, and that decision puts their community projects in jeopardy. Chicago Public Radio’s Catrin Einhorn reports.
Then, University of Chicago professor Ted Cohen talks about the great debate of Latke vs. Hamantash he moderates yearly, and Chicagoans share their thoughts on Latkes and Hamantashen. And, Chicago writer Nicholas Day weighs in on Chicago's weight problem.
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Palestinian woman tells her personal story of empowerment and success, and, author and journalist Ray Hanania jonis us to discuss his new book Arabs in Chicagoland.
Plus, U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced the indictment of Jose Padilla. We talk with Duke University Law Professor Scott Silliman about the case.
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 21, 2005 |
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The trial of Illinois Governor George Ryan has concluded its eighth week. We check in with Chicago Public Radio's Diantha Parker. Then, we examine Illinois's long history of governors in legal trouble with CLTV's political reporter Carlos Hernandez Gomez. And, Illinois Public Radio's Sean Crawford joins us from Springfield with the latest on how Governor Rod Blagojevich's office is dealing with recent federal subpoenas.
Eight Forty-Eight's business contributor David Greising discusses Conrad Black's indictment, holiday travel, and Abbott Laboratories. Then, sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout weighs in on the Chicago Bears sixth successive win. Plus, author Marcia Nelson discusses her new book The Gospel According To Oprah (Westminster John Knox Press, 2005), and Chicago writer Mary Cross shares the story of her good neighbors.
Then, a native of Ireland shares her first memories of America with her daughter in the StoryCorps booth. Chicago Public Radio's arts, architecture, and culture editor Edward Lifson talks with artist Laurie Anderson. And in our music corner, we head to Humboldt Park to bring you the sounds of Bomba.
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 18, 2005 |
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Chicago's two daily newspapers have been making headlines. We talk with Crain's Chicago Business reporter Jeremy Mullman about the significance of the Conrad Black indictment to the Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago Tribune's announcement that they will cut nearly 100 positions. Then, Eight Forty-Eight contributor Sandy Hausman reports on grammar for grown-ups. And, our dueling critics Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman offer two takes on local theater.
Then, Chicago Public Radio's Sonari Glinton reports on the factors that caused the legendary Checkerboard blues lounge to close its doors. David Grazian, author of Blue Chicago: The Search for Authenticity in Urban Blues Clubs (University of Chicago Press, 2005), reflects on the old lounge and what its move to Hyde Park could mean for Chicago's blues scene. And, we take you to Chicago's famed Velvet Lounge with Richard Steele and Gerald Majer, the author of Velvet Lounge: On Late Chicago Jazz (Columbia University Press, 2005).
Plus, Eight Forty-Eight film contributor Jonathan Miller reviews Ballets Russe (beginning November 18, 2005 at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema—2828 North Clark Street, Chicago) and Year of the Rooster (November 19, 2005 at Chicago Filmmakers—5243 North Clark Street). And, we speak with the creators of the new 500 Clown performance, 500 Clown (sings) Christmas Carol(s). From the group responsible for 500 Clown Frankenstein and 500 Clown Macbeth, the new show blends circus arts, improv, and action-based performance with a hardcore musical score in their take on Charles Dickens' classic. |
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 17, 2005 |
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Northern Illinois University and the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability released a comprehensive report on employment and income in Illinois. We talk with Robert Gleeson, one of the lead authors on the study, about their findings. Then, we talk with Mary Massingale, State House Reporter for Copley News Service, about All Kids, Medicaid, and Medicare. And, the Peoria Journal Star's Clare Howard reveals the reasons why Peoria is a hotbed for lead poisoning.
Plus, we find out why the expansion of shipping channels may pose a threat to the Great Lakes. Author Elizabeth Marquardt discusses her new study that finds that divorce is damaging to children. And, Chicago writer Molly Moynahan gives some advice on how to have a good divorce.
Then, Chicago-native Ted Allen talks with Eight Forty-Eight food contributor Steve Dolinsky about the Chicago food scene and his new cookbook The Food You Want to Eat (Clarkson Potter, 2005).
Eight Forty-Eight media contributor Wally Podrazik reflects on the immediacy of media today. Steve Edwards speaks with dance critic Lucia Mauro about some interesting dance performances this weekend.
And, we read from your letters.
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 16, 2005 |
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Mills Corp has broken ground on the Block 37 development in downtown Chicago after years of delays. We talk with Chicago Tribune reporter Thomas Corfman about the financial challenges Mills Corp faces. Then Chicago Public Radio's arts, architecture, and culture editor Edward Lifson shares his thoughts on the Mills Corp designs and the importance of public space. And City of Chicago cultural historian Tim Samuelson brings us personal memories of the Block.
Plus, we talk to Chicago Sun-Times reporter Chris Fusco about a recommendation to revoke the license of Emerald Casino in northwest suburban Rosement. Chicago Public Radio's Jay Field reports on the latest developments in the Chicago Public Schools' Renaissance 2010 plan. And we go inside the Field Museum exhibition Pompeii: Stories from an Eruption (on view at the Field thru March 26, 2006).
Then we continue our StoryCorps series with Delores Hoffman. She was born right here in Chicago back in 1912. Her great-nephew, Christopher Waldbuesser, brought her to the StoryCorps MobileBooth during its visit to Chicago to hear more about her remarkable life. And we talk to members of the Chicago-based bluegrass band The Special Consensus.
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 15, 2005 |
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We talk with Elizabeth Royte, author of Garbage Land: On the Secret Trail of Trash, about the trash we make and where it goes. Then, we go out with Deirdre Coyle, senior vice president of the Initiative for Competitive Inner City and discuss the group's new economic assessment of inner city Chicago. And, we continue our series from the Great Lakes Radio Consortium with a report on the reasons concrete seawalls may pose a threat to the lakes.
Then we talk with the Kitchen Sisters Davita Nelson and Nikki Silva about the Chicago connections in their latest project, Hidden Kitchens. Plus, Chicago Public Radio's Linda Paul reports on the push for a state policy that would promote contact among separated siblings. And, Chicago Public Radio's Jenny Lawton profiles ninety-year-old Elizabeth Catlett who was awarded the Legends and Legacy Award by the Art Institute of Chicago.
Plus, Eight Forty-Eight contributor Judy Valente speaks with Elise Paschen, editor of the book Poetry Speaks to Children. And, Sylvia Ewing talks with the creators of The Adventures of Kid Zero, a new play for children that combines life lessons and math.
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 14, 2005 |
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Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich's senior advisor Shelia Nix discusses the constitutionality of a state law that would ban minors from buying some video games. Then, the Vice President of Public Affairs for the Video Software Dealer Association, Sean Bersell, discusses the reasons the industry opposes the ban. Plus, the author of The Ultimate History of Video Games, Steven Kent, weighs in on the debate.
Business contributor David Greising brings us the latest on the Archipelago-New York Stock Exchange merger. We find out how practicing law in Chicago has changed. And what did the lawyer say to the radio host? We examine what lawyer jokes can tell us about the legal profession.
Plus, we talk with the coordinator of this year's First Nations Film and Video Festival, Ernest Whitman, about racial and social issues relating to indigenous Americans.
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 11, 2005 |
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We're joined by Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Richard Posner, who argues that the U.S. government is not prepared to protect citizens from disasters. Then, we bring you the personal story of one soldier's time in Iraq and the experiences that caused him to change his opinion of the war. And, Chicago Public Radio's Lucia Mauro talks with a man whose roots in Vietnam shape the dances he choreographs.
Plus, we talk to Sadhu Johnston, Commissioner of the City of Chicago Department of Environment, about what the city is doing to help residents deal with the high cost of heat, and the Chicago Tribune's Michael Hawthorne tells us why high electricity costs may be bad news for the Great Lakes. Plus, we find out why some environmentalists are opposed to dredging the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Then, Chicago Public Radio's Tony Sarabia reports on efforts to find a lost mural at Lane Tech High School. Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelli Kleiman duke it out over A Man for All Seasons (at the Timeline Theatre through December 18), Pride and Prejudice (at Northlight Theatre through November 20) and Casanova (Collaboraction at the Chopin Theatre, through December 11). And, we talk with two of the leaders of the Chicago Afrobeat Project about their music and the release of their self-titled debut album.
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 10, 2005 |
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We talk with Chicago Tribune reporter David Jackson about his series on mortgage fraud in Chicago. Then, State Senator Jacqueline Collins (Democrat, 16th District, Chicago) describes her plans to hold public meetings to discuss the problem.
And, David Bahlman, president of the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois, discusses a proposal that might save Cook County Hospital.
Then, Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn joins resident philosopher Al Gini and Steve Edwards for a conversation about the concept of privilege. And, Chicago poet Anne Holub shares thoughts about her morning commute.
Plus, Eight Forty-Eight food contributor Steve Dolinsky finds out why Chicagoans have been flocking to some of the city's newest chicken restaurants. Writer Gail Isaacson reflects on her experiences as a waitress. And, Richard Steele talks with Peter Guralnick, author of the new book Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke (Little, Brown; 2005).
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 9, 2005 |
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Jonathan Fine of Preservation Chicago shares the list of Chicago's seven most endangered structures. Then, Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Shawn Allee reports on the environmental troubles associated with urban development. And we chat with WGN-TV meteorologist Tom Skilling about Chicago's weather.
Plus, Chicago Public Radio's Jay Field reports on one long-troubled school getting off the No Child Left Behind probation list. Eight Forty-Eight education contributor Alexander Russo analyzes the new test scores and looks ahead to the next generation of Renaissance 2010 schools. And Chicago Public Radio's Rob Wildeboer reports on a proposal to create an all-male high school within Chicago Public Schools.
Then, professor Dan Stolar finds out how hot his students think he is. We check out a new book profiling five Chicago Public School teachers using their classrooms to change the world. And, jazz pioneer Herbie Hancock talks with Eight Forty-Eight's Richard Steele about the importance of music education.
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 8, 2005 |
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Illinois state treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, a Republican, has all but formally announced her intentions to run for the state's highest office. We talk about the Illinois gubernatorial race with Chicago Public Radio's Ben Calhoun and Rich Miller of the Web site Capitol Fax. And Eight Forty-Eight business contributor David Greising joins us to discuss the Chicago budget, House Speaker Denny Hastert's push to force the oil industry to increase production, and the financial health of Mills Corp.
Then, as part of our series examining threats to the Great Lakes, the Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham reports on what's being done to check foreign ships that enter the Great Lakes. We also explore the ways in which businesses are benefitting from a push to be more environmentally friendly. We profile a percussionist who provides the heartbeat of Chicago from the depths of a subway tunnel. And writer and contributor Cara Jepsen shares her thoughts on the path she has chosen in life.
Plus, former Poetry magazine editor Joseph Parisi sits down with contributor Judy Valente about his new book, 100 Essential Modern Poems. And poet Tyehimba Jess reads from his new work on the life of the legendary bluesman Huddie “Leadbelly” Ledbetter.
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 7, 2005 |
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Chicago Coalition for the Homeless executive director Ed Sherna discusses a new report documenting twenty-five years of homelessness and an increase in homeless children in the area. We find out what happens when Chicago homeless turn the camera lens on each other. And, Chicago Public Radio's Rob Wildeboer reports on the struggles of one couple who moved to Indiana after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
Eight Forty-Eight sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout updates us on the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, and Fire. Then, are the White Sox the new Red Sox? Adriene Hill checks out media coverage of the teams and discovers that the White Sox don't get much love. And Chicago author Billy Lombardo shares his bittersweet feelings about the success of the White Sox.
Monique Carradine interviews poet and contributor Kevin Coval about his new book of poetry Slingshots: A Hip Hop Poetica. Chicago tagger Trixter brings his friend B-boy-B to the StoryCorps MobileBooth to discuss the impact of hip hop on their art. And, we'll profile the female-founded Flowerbooking. They're celebrating their 15th anniversary this year by booking some of the most prominent bands of the underground music scene for their Flower 15 celebration.
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 4, 2005 |
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The Illinois General Assembly wraps up the fall veto session today. Illinois Public Radio's Sean Crawford joins us to discuss the winners and losers of the session. Chicago Public Radio's Ben Calhoun reports on the 2006 Chicago budget. And, Chicago Public Radio's Mike Danforth introduces us to the Chicago Fire fans of Section Eight.
Plus, we talk with Museum of Broadcast Communications founder Bruce DuMont about the 2005 inductees into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kleiman offer two critical takes on theater. This week they review The Madwoman of Chaillot at the Artistic Home and Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith from the Silk Road Theatre Project. And, Eight Forty-Eight film contributor Jonathan Miller shares his thoughts on Robert Bresson's Pickpocket and Hany Abu-Assad's Paradise Now.
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 3, 2005 |
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We talk with Crain's Chicago Business reporter Steve Daniels about the political struggles over Martin Cohen's appointment to head the ICC. Then, we chat with Chicago doctor Mardge Cohen about her work to treat and prevent HIV in Rwanda and Chicago. Plus, Chicago Public Radio's Bettina Kozlowski shares the story of her friend's unlikely trip to the World Series.
We preview a new art and media festival that's taking place in Bridgeport. Eight Forty-Eight food contributor Steve Dolinsky continues his series, Around the World: Bite by Bite, with a exploration of regional Italian food. And, Oak Park native Amir ElSaffar returns home to perform traditional Iraqi music—Maqam—at the Oriental Institute.
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 2 , 2005 |
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We talk with attorney Joseph Karaganis about a new set of court filings against the expansion of O'Hare International Airport. Then, Jackie Grimshaw of the Center for Neighborhood Technology explains the high cost of free parking.
Plus, there were once 28 buildings in the Chicago Housing Authorities Robert Taylor Homes. Now only two are left. Sylvia Ewing talks with one resident as she is relocated out of one of the last buildings. Then, Eight Forty-Eight contributor Simon Smith profiles furniture maker and eclectic personality Jeff Faye. We bring you the latest installment in the Great Lakes Radio Consortium's series on environmental threats to the region with a report on the effects of urban run-off.
Chicagoan Catherine Wolf tells us why she decided to get a driver's license at age 30. And Chicago graphic designer and fixed gear enthusiast Naz Hamid explains why he loves to ride the fixed gear bicycle.
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Eight Forty-Eight—November 1 , 2005 |
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We talk with Civic Federation president Lawrence Msall about the impact of the seven percent cap on property taxes and the likelihood that a property tax increase will play a role in balancing the county or city budgets. Then, Chicago Public Radio's Linda Paul reports on the debate over separating prisons for kids in Illinois from the adult prison system.
Plus, Eight Forty-Eight contributor Nicholas Day shares his thoughts on the proposed foie gras ban, and author John Hodgman reads an excerpt from his new book The Areas of My Expertise (Dutton Adult, 2005). Filmmaker Garrett Scott talks about his new documentary Occupation: Dreamland. Finally, Chicago musician Charles Kim fill us in on his latest project, The Astronomer, and his ongoing exploration of musical space and time.
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