Tuesday, October 31, 2006

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tonight's edition of Chicago Tonight is abbreviated to be able to present Candidate Free Time during our second half hour.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
New voting technology in Cook County proved to be more of a detriment than a benefit during the March primary elections. Tonight, Elizabeth Brackett talks to Cook County Clerk, David Orr and Chicago Board of Elections Chairman, Langdon Neal about what voters can expect when they head to the polls next Tuesday and whether the glitches have been worked out of the voting systems.

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Breast Cancer Disparity
Earlier this month, an alarming study came out. It says breast cancer kills more black women than white women in Chicago. This is particularly puzzling because black women have a lower incidence of the disease than white women. Now, at the University of Illinois at Chicago, researchers are trying to find out why this disparity exists. Tonight we're joined by UIC's lead investigator, Richard Warnecke, and the dean of UIC's School of Public Health, Sylvia Furner, who is also a breast cancer survivor.

Worldwide Chicago
For decades, large U.S. food corporations have been able to market their products throughout the world because they have the money and know-how to do it. But smaller food companies have a tough time just selling their products locally; marketing overseas is usually something small businesses never consider. That's where the Food Export Association of the Midwest (FEA) comes in. In tonight's Worldwide Chicago segment, Christian Farr tells us how area businesses such as the Black Swan BBQ Sauce Company and Evangers Dog and Cat Food have been able to go international with the help of FEA.

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