By Natasha Julius
Special Winter Weather Edition
Meteorologists will taunt us with pronouncements of spring’s arrival, but we all know the crappy weather won’t be ending any time soon. So let’s make this interesting, shall we? Below we present the official Weekend Desk Winter Weather Prop Bets. Good luck, punters, and happy shoveling.
- Date of last snowfall: +/- March 27
- Total elapsed groundhog shadows before first 70 degree day: over/under 1.5
- Total combined goals scored tonight vs. Official overnight snow accumulation at O’Hare: Snow +0.5
- Potholes vs. Stranded Metra passengers: Potholes +500
- Season-long snowfall accumulation vs. Jay Cutler (height in inches, not interceptions): Cutler +3.5
Obligatory Oscars Pick
And in case you were wondering our pick for Best Picture, we’re going American Hustle all the way.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Best supporting tip line.
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Beachwood Podcast No. 3
Ukraine, Venezuela, Boeing, Gay Stuff, Jails and CPS.
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The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: “Sly & the Family Stone changed the face of music by bringing in the funk. We talk to two of the key members of the band about the legacy of the Family: Jerry Martini & Cynthia Robinson. Then we review the new album from the perennially heartbroken Lydia Loveless.”
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The Flying Saucer Weekend Brunch Report: Proudly serving Filbert’s!
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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.
Community Forum: Community Media Workshop
Community Media Workshop’s incoming executive director, Susy Shultz, is joined by exiting president Thom Clark to discuss the community organization’s future and upcoming Studs Terkel Media Awards.
Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on CAN TV21.
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Perspectivas Latinas: Changing Worlds
Explore the impact of the arts on learning and academics with Mark Rodriguez and Joanne Vena of Changing Worlds, and Calmeca Academy principal Frances Garcia.
Saturday at 8 p.m. on CAN TV21.
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Town Hall On Gun Violence
This forum on violence in Chicago includes remarks from Mayor Rahm Emanuel, police chief Garry McCarthy, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez and former police chief Terry Hilliard.
Saturday at 8:30 p.m. on CAN TV21.
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Exploring The Future Of Nature
Government officials and scholars reflect on the role of wilderness nearby urban areas and examine plans for protecting nature in Cook County and beyond.
Sunday at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21.
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Women Working In The News Industry
Two female journalists, Lynn Povich and Jesse Ellison, share their experience with sex discrimination in the workplace and their time at Newsweek magazine.
Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on CAN TV21.
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Chicago School Policy Forum: On-Track Indicators
Education experts discuss how tracking indicators of student performance can identify those in need of more help and improve graduation rates.
Sunday at 1 p.m. on CAN TV21.
Posted on March 1, 2014