By Natasha Julius
Tough week to be a well-known brand from Michigan.
Market Update
It doesn’t matter how fair and transparent you try to make it, when you Divvy things up, someone always feels like they’re getting screwed.
Fair’s Fair
CPS naturally believes all schools are fair. It’s just some schools are more fair than others.
Hoppin’ Hopkins
It looks as though a challenger has arisen in Chicago’s second ward, although neither he nor incumbent Ald. Bob Fioretti live in the second. Because the new second ward can only be reached through the back of a magic wardrobe.
Charred Bucks
We’ll always root for the little guy, even if Starbucks has a point about this whole Charbucks confusion thing.
Buried Treasure
Finally this week, it seems the global economy is less keen to tear open the planet and extract its riches. Maybe for a change they could try putting some if it back.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Giving back.
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The College Football Report: Is on its bye week.
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The Blue & Orange Kool-Aid Report: The Ravens aren’t great and the Bears aren’t bad.
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The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: “Jim and Greg take aim at the year’s biggest musical disappointments during the annual Sound Opinions Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot. Later, they review Lady Gaga, and Jim takes a trip to the desert island.
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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.
Perspectivas Latinas: Family Focus
Family Focus Center director Mariana Osoria gives insight into the effectiveness of parenting, leadership, and other social skills training in improving employment opportunities.
Saturday at 9 p.m. on CAN TV21.
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Illinois Association of Hispanic State Employees Conference
The 26th Annual Hispanic State Employees Conference, “Reinforcing our Roots in the Latino Community.”
Morning Session
Cook County commissioner Jesus Garcia joins other Latino leaders in discussing the state of Latino leadership in government today.
Sunday at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21.
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Keynote & Awards
Keynote speaker Antonio R. Flores, president & CEO of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and University, discusses issues facing Latinos today.
Sunday at 11 a.m. on CAN TV21.
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Eyes On Chicago
Police superintendent Gary McCarthy and 20th Ward Alderman Willie Cochran discuss gun violence and development at this neighborhood meeting.
Monday at 9 p.m. on CAN TV19.
Posted on November 16, 2013