Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Congestion Tax
Would you pay to drive into the Loop? A "congestion fee" of $16 a day is already charged in London, and Ald. Ed Burke thinks it's an idea we should consider too. We'll talk with Northwestern University transit expert Joe Schofer about the pros and cons.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Chicago's arts scene is reportedly a major economic engine - so why are newspapers cutting back on their coverage? Have blogs and the internet picked up the slack, and is that a good thing? Eddie Arruza and his panel of arts critics take a look.
Black on the Block
What does it take to revitalize an impoverished urban neighborhood? A lot of navigating through the politics of race and class. Sociologist Mary Pattillo joins us to talk about her new book, "Black on the Block."
Root River
Rich Samuels takes us on a tour of Racine County Wisconsin's Root River and shows us what local residents are doing to enhance the quality of this unique urban tributary of Lake Michigan.
Home Observatory
We'll take you inside the home of a Chicago man who spared no expense to enjoy his favorite hobby. Christian Farr gives us a tour of this home observatory.
Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews
Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss reviews of three new highly recommended shows.
Paul Carlson
Senator Hillary Clinton had him for 9th grade history. We'll have the story of Paul Carlson, a much-loved suburban high school teacher who will retire this week after 50 years in the classroom.
