Eight Forty-Eight 11/20/2008

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We go behind the scenes of the Chicago city budget. Then, why the end may be near for a Chicago Public Schools consent decree. Plus, the story of adjoining congressional districts led by two political rivals. Al Gini reflects on the humor of Mark Twain. Kristin Moo reports on a whooping crane migration adventure. How one Chicagoan is preparing for Thanksgiving. And Lucia Mauro reviews the latest from the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company.


City Budget Fills Holes with Fees

CLTV political reporter Carlos Hernandez Gomez takes us behind the scenes of the Chicago city budget.
An End for Racially Integrated Schools?

A judge may end Chicago's desegregation plan in the coming months
Halvorson-Jackson, Jr. Feud Takes New Shape

This year's election has changed one of the biggest rivalries in Illinois politics.
Remembering Mark Twain in Troubled Times

As the anniversary of Mark Twain's birthday approaches, resident philosopher Al Gini reflects on how the writer's humor and wisdom resonates today.
Endangered Cranes Learn How to Migrate

A flock of young whooping cranes gets a lesson in flying south.
The Magic of the Hand Turkey

Chicago writer Steve Tartaglione gets excited about Thanksgiving for the first time in years.
Lubovitch Comes Home for 40th Anniversary Performance

Shawn Campbell talks with dance critic Lucia Mauro about the upcoming 40th anniversary performance of the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company at Chicago's Harris Theatre.
Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival Saturday

We preview the Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival with a selection from Cobalt & The Hired Guns.

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Headlines

Illinois Senate Dems, GOP Name New Leaders

An End for Racially Integrated Schools?

Aldermen Bemoan Painful Cuts But Okay Daley's Budget

Halvorson-Jackson, Jr. Feud Takes New Shape

CPS May Change How Students Are Admitted to Magnets

Sara Lee Announces Plant Closing

Gay-Friendly High School Put on Hold

AP Headlines

Jobless claims jump unexpectedly to 16-year high

Perino: Bush would sign jobless benefits extension

Dems: Napolitano emerges for Homeland Security job

Stocks fall further after jobless claims jump

Bipartisan group works to revive auto bailout

Stevens gives last Senate speech as staffers weep

Astronauts vow remaining tool bag won't drift away