The Weekend Desk Report

What news story of 2014 was most emblematic of Chicago?

Find out on The Beachwood Radio Hour #37, now in post-production. ETA: Saturday evening or Sunday morning. With guest Ethan Michaeli.

A special edition The Beachwood Radio Sports Hour #31 goes in pre-production. Our man on the rail Tom Chambers and our man on campus Mike Luce will join me for a rollicking discussion about gambling - including the possible legalization of gambling on sports, as recently called for by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, the possibility of a Chicago casino, and the state of play on their respective beats.

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Beachwood Photo Booth: Broken Window Theory
Black tape bloc.

Bankers Brought Rating Agencies 'To Their Knees' On Tobacco Bonds
Wall Street pressed S&P, Moody's and Fitch to assign more favorable credit ratings to their deals and bragged that the raters complied. Now many of the bonds are headed for default.

The Week In Chicago Rock
Featuring: Talib Kweli, The Smith Westerns, Pale Horseman, Oxblood, and Running with Tarantulas.

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The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: "Jim and Greg hand the Desert Island Jukebox remote over to some of their favorite guests. Hear what music Robert Plant, Kelis and Fred Armisen say they can't live without."

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The CAN TV Weekend Viewing Report: Rock The Holidays.

"JBTV is returning this holiday season to CAN TV for the 26th annual Safe Drive Live Music Marathon, bringing viewers some of the biggest indie and alternative rock bands with a reminder to drive safely.

"It's a way to get the message across in a non-traditional format," said Jerry Bryant, the host of the rock marathon. "It's exciting that we get to do this each and every year."

"This year, the show features 10 hours of performances by up-and-coming acts and popular bands like Fall Out Boy, The 1975, Hozier, Foster the People, and Fitz and the Tantrums.

"The performances are accompanied by messages from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and the bands themselves that focus on the deadly risks of texting behind the wheel, drunk driving, and other dangerous practices.

"All of the bands were excited to be a part of it," Bryant said. "They're on the road each and every day, so they understand why this cause is so important."

"Road safety advocate Marti Belluschi, a victim of an accident involving a drunk driver, has worked with Jerry on the program from day one. She said the marathon is an effective way to remind young drivers not to drive while impaired.

"Jerry has really made a difference by reaching adults with a message communicated by musicians who younger adults, in particular, are more likely to follow," Belluschi said.

Catch the Safe Drive Live Music Marathon on CAN TV:

Saturday, December 27, at noon and 11 p.m. on CAN TV19.

Wednesday, December 31, at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21.

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BeachBook
* In Memoriam: Journalists Killed In 2014.

* Hundreds Watch The Interview In Bloomington, Chicago.

* Chicago Is Giving Rats Birth Control.

* Penny Parking Thriving In Small Illinois Town.

* Rash Of Snow Plow Thefts Hits NW Indiana.

* Can The Red-Light Camera Be Saved?

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TweetWood

Will everyone please lay off Wall Street? http://t.co/OwqnUt9gDz | #WallStreetLivesMatter

— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) December 26, 2014

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See @DNBARKO for a collection of complaints about http://t.co/Z1LZ6BxzSb. #FerrosFolly

— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) December 26, 2014

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The Museum Of Moist Towelettes: http://t.co/7HKPCxDcTZ

— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) December 26, 2014

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The Beachwood Tip Line: Moist.

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