Chicago - Apr. 19, 2018

Must-See TV
Army Of Darkness
ElRey
5 p.m.
A discount-store employee is time-warped to a medieval castle, where he is the foretold savior who can dispel the evil there. Unfortunately, he screws up and releases an army of skeletons. (tvguide.com)

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Tribune: 51/37
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Weather Channel: 44/41
Ntl Weather Service: 54/43
BWM*: 82/12

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I am open and receptive to new avenues of income. (louisehay.com)

Ellie
Knowing that a person may be unwittingly in danger of an assault imposes a moral duty to warn them.

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The Weekend Desk Report

By Steve Rhodes

* Rahm to call in Air & Water show planes to finish the job.

* CBS = CPS.

* Quinn Signs Puppy Lemon Law.

Does he qualify?

* Chicagoland Freshman Scores Free Tuition With Half-Court Shot.

Unfortunately, it's to Hamburger University. Should've studied, kid!

* Cook County bond rating now equal to that of steak sauce.

The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Top-notch.

The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: "Queens of the Stone Age founder Josh Homme joins Jim and Greg for a live conversation. And later, a review of I Hate Music, the new record from North Carolina indie rockers Superchunk."

The CAN TV Weekend Viewing Report: CAN TV brings you local, relevant issues from Chicago's neighborhoods and communities. See what's happening around the city in education, the arts, government, cultural events, social services and community activities.

Perspectivas Latinas: Las Caras Lindas

Lisba Romo Martinez of Las Caras Lindas shares how the organization helps young Latina and African American women realize their full potential.

Saturday at 8 p.m. on CAN TV21.

Issue Forum: Chicago Street Musicians

Host Frank Avila interviews Chicago street musicians Mark Johnson (drums) and Adrian Davis (guitar).

Saturday at 10 p.m. on CAN TV19.

Hiroshima Day Demonstration

The Midwest Pacifist Center and other groups commemorate the dropping of an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan near the conclusion of World War II.

Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on CAN TV21.

Juvenile Justice Hearing

After 15 percent of young people who spent time in an Illinois juvenile detention facility reported they were sexually abused, state Rep. LaShawn K. Ford organized an emergency hearing, calling on state Department of Juvenile Justice director Arthur Bishop and others to testify about what they are doing to address the issue.

Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on CAN TV21.

Bobby Davis Blues Show

Dallas-born Bobby "Top Hat" Davis performs Chicago blues classics.

Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on CAN TV19.

Community Forum: Chicago Writers Conference

Ines Bellina, an organizer of the Chicago Writers Conference, and other guests discuss the literary culture of Chicago and the annual conference's ability to bring writers together from all over the city.

Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on CAN TV21.

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