By Natasha Julius
Wow. When we said we needed to breathe new life into this old dog, we didn’t think anyone would take it seriously.
Market Update
Well, if nothing else, Intelligence shares seem to be on the rise.
London Fooling
With the Bears headed across the pond for their Sunday tussle, we examine the NFL teams you won’t see invited to London any time soon.
- The Vikings
- The Texans or the Cowboys
- Frankly, we’re surprised they pay the Bears any mind.
- The Raiders
Up In The Heir
Remember when Princes were Charming? Rather than, you know, Geriatric? Or Feeble? Or just plain Horrid? Those were the days.
Let’s Move
First Lady Michelle Obama is calling in the big guns to combat childhood obesity. While Mrs. Obama handles the food policy, Mayor Emanuel will handle portion control and appetite reduction.
And Finally . . .
. . . write your own damn punchline.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Punchy.
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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.
Chinese Fine Arts Society All Chinese Music Concert
The 22nd All-Chinese Music Concert features classical music performances at the Preston Bradley Hall.
Saturday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. on CAN TV19
1 hr 30 min
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Perspectivas Latinas: Centro Comunitario Juan Diego
Marta Perera of Centro Comunitario Juan Diego explains its use of services, trainings, and organizing to promote leadership and social change in the community.
Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
30 min
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The Peace Movement in 2012: Hope and Prospects
Activist Cindy Sheehan, known for protesting the Iraq War after her son was killed in combat in 2004, discusses the state of the anti-war movement in the U.S.
Sunday, October 23 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 30 min
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Improving the Education System
Chicago Public Schools teacher Jennifer Hartmann discusses flaws in the American education system, recommends reforms, and indicates ways to get involved.
Sunday, October 23 at noon on CAN TV21
1 hr
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30th Anniversary of the Gerber/Hart Library . . . Making History: One Step at a Time
Brent Nicholson Earle recounts his quest to run 9,000 miles around the perimeter of the United States starting in 1986, raising $300,000 for AIDS charities along the way.
Sunday, October 23 at 12:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 30 min
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Public Meeting on CPS Extended School Day
Ald. Ameya Pawar joins educators, parents, and experts for an informational meeting and open forum on a recent proposal to extend the school day in Chicago Public Schools.
Sunday, October 23 at 1:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
2 hr
Posted on October 22, 2011