Chicago - A message from the station manager

The Weekend Desk Report

By Natasha Julius

Since when does Chicago care about Mob actions?
Market Update
In related news, apparently the weather only affects you in December anyway. So get on out there, sailor!


Schools Of Thought
The great thing about this thought experiment is that there are so many possibilities. You could easily spin it out for a few more years before the inevitable real-world solution.
Burying The Lead
So, basically, even a severely hobbled CTA is more efficient than a moderately chilled Metra.
The Adaptations
Finally, just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should be forced to.

The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Mob us.

The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: “Who’s your favorite couple in music? (Other than Jim and Greg, of course.) Tune in to see if your pick made the cut during our Valentine’s Day episode. Plus, Against Me! gives us punk rock and gender politics.”

The Flying Saucer Weekend Desk Brunch Report: They’re grrrrreat!
feb8914saucer.jpg
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: To Frack Or Not To Frack
2-2-fracking.jpg
Dave Kraft of the Nuclear Energy Information Service is joined by professor emeritus William C. Rau of Illinois State University, Georgia de la Garza of the Shawnee Hills Hollers, and Dr. Lora Chamberlain of Frack Free Illinois to discuss the Illinois legislation passed last year permitting the controversial practice of “fracking” in Illinois.
Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on CAN TV21.

Perspectivas Latinas: Instituto del Progreso Latino
2-2-institutoprogreso.jpg
Claudia Regalado of Instituto Del Progreso Latino discusses preparing young people and adults for work and life through classes, employment training, and assistance in becoming a U.S. citizen.
Saturday at 8 p.m. on CAN TV21.

Talk On Tar Sands
2-2-tarsands.jpg
Activist Debra Michaud examines the potential impact of refining oil from tar sands on the environment in the Great Lakes region.
Sunday at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21.

A Discussion About The Exhibition Archive State
2-2-archive.jpg
A roundtable of artists discusses the ethics of using photos and other found materials, which potentially contain sensitive information, as part of their work.
Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on CAN TV21.

Permalink

Posted on February 8, 2014