Live Music Wednesday
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Olympics Bid
The United States Olympic Committee met with Chicago business leader Pat Ryan and others today to polish Chicago's Olympic bid. A stadium large enough for opening and closing ceremonies remains Chicago's biggest problem. Elizabeth Brackett reports.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The report on Jon Burge's police torture tactics is called into question. A north side community protests the Chicago police shooting of a 14-year-old armed with a B.B. gun. And a verdict comes back without a financial settlement for a man who spent 27 years in jail for a crime he didn't commit. Carol Marin and her guests take a hard look at the latest in Chicago's criminal justice system. Guests: Charles Thomas, Natasha Korecki
Solar Energy
Solar energy is not a new technology, but in the Chicago area, it's reemerging as an alternative source for heating and electricity. Eddie Arruza takes a look at the increasing number of homes, businesses and public buildings that are tapping into the sun in order to lower energy costs.
Solar Energy resources and information:
http://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org/
http://www.illinoissolar.org/
http://www.chicagosolarpartnership.org
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Environment/GreenTech/
Young Filmmaker
One Chicago student went down to New Orleans with a camera - and came back with a cause. We'll be joined by filmmaker Evan Allen-Gennesse and see clips from his documentary "Standing on Common Ground ". Evan Allen-Gessesse's documentary will play at the Black Harvest International Festival of Film and Video at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago. Allen-Gessesse will also participate in a panel discussion at the festival on Sunday, August 13, 3 pm, entitled "How to Get a Movie Made."
Artbeat
Meet the cast of writer-performers who created the latest hit show at the Second City.
Live Music Wednesday
We'll bring you a live performance from local cabaret singer Tony Andriacchi, who has returned to the music scene after a 15-year absence.
