By Natasha Julius
After a wave of criticism we’ve decided the unincorporated sections of this Report won’t have to be funny after all.
Market Update
Meet the new 9-9-9 Plan: 9% unemployment; nine days of scandal; and the 99 percent.
Meeting of the Minds
News broke this week that Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel summoned new Cubs President Theo Epstein for a little chat at City Hall. The result? All Cubs home games will now last half an inning longer.
Sticks and Stones
Native American groups have reacted angrily to Kris Jenner’s use of the term “Indian giver” in reference to her daughter’s engagement ring. After all, they point out the correct term for throwing a shitload of money at a hopeless cause is “Greek bailout“.
Skyfall
Finally, we’ve got news for the producers of the latest James Bond film. Topical as their title may be, these stories usually wind up fizzling on reentry.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Topical.
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Eno Collaborators Coldplay Have Gone No. 1: Does the record deserve it? On this weekend’s Sound Opinions.
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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.
Perspectivas Latinas: Universidad Popular
Abigail Wood Lizalde of Universidad Popular discusses its efforts to empower and engage community members through its participatory learning and other programs.
Saturday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
30 min
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Cine Latino: Festival of Short Films
Presented by CAN TV and the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago, Cine Latino features short films and animations from around the world that celebrate the diversity and themes of Latino cinema.
Saturday, November 5 at 8 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr
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Impact of Millennium Park On Chicago
Author Cheryl Kent and DePaul University real estate professor Susanne Cannon discuss the economic and socio-cultural impact of Millennium Park on the City of Chicago and its residents.
Sunday, November 6 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr
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Illinois Association of Hispanic State Employees: Legislative Forum
Members of the Illinois Latino Legislative Caucus discuss the impact of laws on the Latino community and Latino employment in state government.
Sunday, November 6 at 10 a.m. on CAN TV21
2 hr
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How to Love: Your Decisions, Your Body, Your Life
Lovette Luvvie Ajayi, founder of the Red Pump Project, participates in a forum for teens discussing the HIV/AIDS epidemic and other sexually transmitted infections.
Sunday, November 6 at 2 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 30 min
Posted on November 5, 2011