By Natasha Julius
The Weekend Desk: Committed to getting it right. You know, the second or third time around.
Market Update
The value of Human Life slumped this week as analysts indicate at least 12 people find Human Life really fucking boring.
Strike It Rich
The prospect of a CTU strike looms large this weekend as union and CPS representatives remain locked in a stalemate. Although specifics of negotiations have not been released, issues including step and lane raises are believed to loom large and could total hundreds of millions of dollars. Or, to put it in terms Rahm Emanuel can more easily understand, a couple of super PACs.
The Replacements
Of course, CPS could always hire replacement teachers from Division III schools. What’s the worst that could happen, right?
Red Bullshit
Now we know why Red Bull gives you wings – so you can make a cleaner getaway.
Windy Shitty
Lance Armstrong has officially been banned from running in next month’s Chicago Marathon. Coincidentally, Paul Ryan recently announced he actually won the 2004 Tour de France.
Blades Of Glory
Finally this week, a spectacularly crappy jobs report may lead Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke to enact more radical stimulus measures. Analysts say Bernanke may be willing to personally hire every single American to mow individual blades of grass on his lawn.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Mow better.
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The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: “The punk supergroup OFF! performs live in the studio. Plus Jim and Greg review new records from Cat Power and Bob Mould.”
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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: Marriage Equality
While civil unions are legal in Chicago, same-sex marriage is not legal on a federal level. Alma Izquierdo of Amiga Latinas, and representatives of local LGBTQ organizations discuss the impact of this difference on their communities.
Saturday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr
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That’s Weird, Grandma
This performance by Barrel of Monkeys brings the words of young Chicago students to the stage in unique sketches and songs.
Sunday, September 9 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr
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Public Hearing On Criminal Records Sealing & “Ban the Box” Bills
This public hearing examines proposed legislation aimed helping ex-offenders find employment by making it easier to expunge criminal records and eliminate questions regarding criminal offenses on State of Illinois employment applications.
Sunday, September 9 at 10 a.m. on CAN TV21
4 hr
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Public Meeting On Re-Opening Chicago’s Mental Health Clinics
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart describes the impact of reduced access to community mental health services on the county’s prison system during this public meeting on the closure of half of the mental health clinics in Chicago.
Watch Online.
Sunday, September 9 at 5 p.m. on CAN TV19
1 hr
Posted on September 8, 2012