Artbeat Chicago
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
32nd Ward Runoff Election
The 32nd ward has undergone many changes due to gentrification in recent years. The changing face of the ward is central to the debate in the aldermanic race. In our ongoing series of aldermanic forums in advance of the April 17th run-off election, we'll talk to incumbent alderman Ted Matlak and challenger Scott Waguespack.
Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders
What options do undocumented students have if they want to go to college? And is giving them financial help only encouraging them to break the law? Eddie Arruza takes a look as part of our year long series Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders.
Organic Farming
From pigs to produce, local farmers have much to offer for your dinner table. Jim Slama, president of Sustain, will talk to us about local and organic farming in Illinois and the latest efforts to keep our food home-grown.
Artbeat
The great pyramids in Egypt are the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World. They are also the most well known architectural structures in Africa. A traveling exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center features traditional and modern African art and architecture and explores how communities band together to maintain their architectural heritage. Christian Farr has the story on the Artbeat.
News Digger
It used to be that a good way for a high schooler to make an extra buck was to mow the lawn or bag groceries. But as kids would say, "That's so old school." 17 year old Henry Wang makes $1000 a month from Netscape.com suggesting articles for people to read online. He doesn't write them, he just suggests them. Phil probes into how Henry got his job and what exactly he does.
Debra Pickett...
...has some thoughts about CTA delays.
