Natasha Julius is on special assignment developing new performance benchmarks, drafting comprehensive strategies, launching evaluating processes, identifying ambitious goals, outlining structures for implementation, and designing new data collection systems to provide journalists with the tools necessary to cover the Emanuel Administration. We hope she makes it back next week.
Heckuva Job, Barry
The view from on high.
Stimulus Bill
“As Hurricane Irene roars toward the East Coast – home to some of the country’s most densely populated cities and costliest waterfront real estate – experts are forecasting a multibillion-dollar disaster,” AP reports.
On the other hand, the National Association of Realtors found in its 2006 report “The Impact of Hurricanes and Economic Activity” found that “job markets strengthened following the hurricanes, due to reconstruction efforts in the region.”
Obama’s Plea
Maybe bomb Morgan Stanley?
Cosmos Karma
Metaphor for Tea Party and Obama plays out in space.
Gang Claims Right Calf
Vandal Gives Marilyn Monroe Statue Makeshift Tattoo.
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Megan Fox had no comment.
The Answer Is . . .
No.
Unless Steve Jobs designs them.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Electrified.
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The CAN TV Weekend Report
2011 Bughouse Square Debates
Tribune writer Rick Kogan kicks off this public competition of debaters and orators discussing free speech, unions, religion and more.
Sunday, August 28 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 53 min
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BGA Live with Mayor Rahm Emanuel
Mayor Rahm Emanuel joins the BGA for a virtual town hall meeting on good-governance, transparency, and other issues.
Sunday, August 28 at 11 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr
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Community Unites to Rebuild Kelly Park
Parents, youth, and community leaders launch a campaign to provide a space for young people and combat gang violence by renovating Kelly Park.
Sunday, August 28 at 12 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 12 min
Posted on August 27, 2011