By Natasha Julius
Here’s a tip for the CTA: seat configurations are not the only thing making your riders uncomfortable.
Market Update
When the Apocalypse comes and the cockroaches are riding our corpulent, uneducated asses across increasingly barren landscapes, at least they’ll have spanking new sports arenas.
Salad Days
Naturally, a catastrophe of apocalyptic proportions will involve icebergs.
Slackers
Wait, aren’t supermajorities supposed to boorishly impose their will on a helpless electorate? What the hell is this shit?
Board Stiffed
Finally this week, just imagine if the ouster of the real Blago had shed this kind of sunlight.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Your weekend disinfectant.
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The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: “Who needs lyrics? This week, Jim and Greg play the Best Rock Instrumentals.”
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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: From Chernobyl to Fukushima
Dr. Norma Field of the University of Chicago and documentarian Irene Zabytko discuss the ongoing impact of the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear disasters.
Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on CAN TV21.
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Perspectivas Latinas: Instituto del Progreso Latino
Claudia Regalado of the Instituto del Progreso Latino explains how the Carreras en Salud program helps people with limited English-language skills become Certified Nursing Assistants.
Saturday at 8 p.m. on CAN TV21.
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The African Diaspora Racial Justice Project
The United African Organization hosts a conversation between members of the African American, Asian American, Arab/Muslim, and Latino communities to foster cooperation and alliances among people of color.
Saturday at 8:30 p.m. on CAN TV21.
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7th Annual Latin Jazz Festival
Groove to the sounds of Latin America during these performances by saxophonist Jane Bunnett, percussionist Candido Camero, Chicago pianist Edwin Sanchez, and others.
Sunday at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21.
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The Price We Pay: the Costs of Deportation & Mass Incarceration
In the U.S., nearly 400,000 immigrants are deported each year. This panel highlights the impact of deportations and incarcerations on immigrant families and explores alternative policies in Chicago and around the world.
Sunday at 12 p.m. on CAN TV21.
Posted on August 3, 2013