By Natasha Julius
If the money’s right, we’ll come out of retirement for the weekend.
Market Update
Bad news for Chicago’s NFL market: S&P has downgraded Bears futures from “Credible” to “Shit Out of Luck.”
Class Warfare Part 1
The monumental clash of our times may be cancelled as both CLASS implementation and Class Exclusion are completely infeasible.
Triumvirate Update
Lindsay Lohan this week vehemently denied that any minor cosmetic issues in any way undermine her long-term stability. Meanwhile, the world caught a glimpse of just how desperate Britney Spears really is, and Paris Hilton showed the lengths she will go to avoid comparisons with Kim Kardashian.
Class Warfare Part 2
The idle rich proved too idle to be bothered with the proletariat this week, choosing instead to be truly revolting for a change.
Con Man
Finally this week, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi narrowly survived a confidence vote after apparently procuring more prostitutes than facelifts. It’s not too surprising; after all, you never know when you might need someone to sex up Iveta Radicova.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Revolting.
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The World’s Greatest College Football Report: Waffle House Week Featuring The Halfway Halfwits
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The CAN TV Weekend 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.
Prodigal Thug
Presented by Hip Hop N.F.P., Prodigal Thug is a film that tells the story of families torn apart by the street.
Saturday, October 15 at 4 p.m. on CAN TV19
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Race and Education: A Look at Chicago’s Public Schools
Former interim CEO of Chicago Public Schools Terry Mazany takes part in a forum on the education of minority students in CPS.
Sunday, October 16 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
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Max Frisch and His Love-Hate Relationship with the U.S.
Literary critic Dr. Barbara Villiger Heilig discusses the life and works of influential Swiss author Max Frisch.
Sunday, October 16 at 12 p.m. on CAN TV21
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Protests Against the War in Afghanistan
Protesters mark the 10th anniversary of the United States invasion of Afghanistan and demand all U.S. and NATO forces leave the country.
Sunday, October 16 at 1:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
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Take Back Chicago March
Thousands of protesters, including representatives from labor unions and other groups, march in response to issues facing workers, homeowners, and schools in Chicago.
Sunday, October 16 at 5 p.m on CAN TV19
Posted on October 15, 2011