By Steve Rhodes
Situation Normal All Fucked Up.
Or, as Big Audio Dynamite said, situation no win.
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The Beachwood Radio Hour #74: Untitled
Is in pre-production.
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The Beachwood Radio Sports Hour #91: Cubundant™
The only fans sadder than the ones in Baltimore today are the ones on the South Side, because Cubs.
Plus: Blackhawks Deal Tops Cubs Deal; Follow The Bouncing Bulls; Mocking The Bears; and Up The Toffees!
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Weekend Politics: The Washington Insiders Who Work To Get China Deals Done.
“A spate of proposed Chinese takeovers of U.S. companies, from the Chicago Stock Exchange to makers of high-end semiconductors, has created a vibrant business for a small circuit of Washington insiders who advise on how to get cross-border deals approved by the U.S. government.”
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The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: “Famous for its instrumental virtuosity and heady, sci-fi influenced lyrics, the Canadian prog-rock trio Rush has amassed an obsessive cult following. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush join hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot to discuss the band’s remarkable 40-year career. Then they review the latest album from polarizing rapper Kanye West.”
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The CAN TV Weekend Viewing Report: State of Chicago Neighborhoods
The League of Women Voters of Chicago and the Union League Club host a discussion about the state of Chicago neighborhoods and how people can help improve the city as a whole.
Sunday at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21 and online.
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Also:
Detention and Deportation Policies
The interdisciplinary work of artists and activists documents and exposes detention and deportation policies as part of an exhibition curated by Human Rights Watch and Weinberg/Newton Gallery.
Sunday at 10 a.m. on CAN TV21 and online.
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Looking ahead . . .
Free Speech & the Transcendent Journey of Chris Drew
Producer Nancy Bechtol documents the tenacious and unflagging commitment of street artist and activist Chris Drew. Chris challenged Illinois’ eavesdropping statute as part of his lifelong quest to protect free speech and artistic expression.
Monday at 10 p.m. on CAN TV21 & Thursday at 8 p.m. on CAN TV21.
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Weekend BeachBook
Posted by The Beachwood Reporter on Saturday, February 27, 2016
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Posted by The Beachwood Reporter on Saturday, February 27, 2016
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That would be Thornton Township, Illinois.
Posted by The Beachwood Reporter on Saturday, February 27, 2016
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Posted by The Beachwood Reporter on Saturday, February 27, 2016
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Late fee notices suspended to save money; result is huge surge in fines for paying late.
Posted by The Beachwood Reporter on Saturday, February 27, 2016
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Posted by The Beachwood Reporter on Friday, February 26, 2016
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Posted by The Beachwood Reporter on Friday, February 26, 2016
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A little insight into new Cub.
Posted by The Beachwood Reporter on Saturday, February 27, 2016
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Posted by The Beachwood Reporter on Saturday, February 27, 2016
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Weekend TweetWood
However bad you think this is, I promise you it’s worse. https://t.co/BqKJQcVYaZ #Obama #NSA #FBI @POTUS pic.twitter.com/uVPf7EpcMV
— Edward Snowden (@Snowden) February 27, 2016
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Don’t bring your wives, daughters, Jewish or black friends – https://t.co/rNUk2Kh1IL https://t.co/o6n8dj3OEu
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) February 27, 2016
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You should go to a Chicago State game. https://t.co/F59ZfyiLlx
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) February 27, 2016
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Just ask my patrons Ed Burke and Mike Madigan! https://t.co/eXvRV2gPz5
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) February 27, 2016
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Apple said the Justice Dept. and FBI were lying because they knew full well this case isn’t about just one phone. https://t.co/ZopBDvVyat
— The Intercept (@the_intercept) February 27, 2016
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Snagalicious.
Posted on February 27, 2016