Live Music Wednesday
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
More Cook County Tax Hikes?
Higher taxes and an expanded payroll highlight the proposed 2008 Cook County budget presented today by President Todd Stroger. Rich Samuels brings us up to date on a document that's already generating controversy.
- For more on the budget, including the multi-volume budget documents
- For a list of budget hearings, including four at which the public can testify
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
A government-owned casino in Chicago is up for discussion among lawmakers today. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at the pros and cons of expanded gambling in the city.
Superbug Scare
A "superbug" known as MRSA killed 19,000 Americans in 2005 - even more than AIDS. Carol Marin talks to epidemiologist Dr. Lance Peterson about what's being done here to fight the deadly bug that is resistant to antibiotics.
Skateboard Culture
Skateboarding was once considered a pastime of white kids from the suburbs. But it's now attracting a more diverse crowd. Christian Farr takes a look at that - and how hip-hop is pervading the culture.
Jokes Across America
We'll meet two Evanston natives on a cross-country bike ride in search of — jokes! They'll tell us if there's still such a thing as regional humor.
Artbeat
Some local students are using their personal style and some artistic license to help make their neighborhoods more peaceful and safe.
Live Music Wednesday
She is one of the world's most recognized erhu players. No clue what an erhu is? You'll want to stick around to hear the musical virtuosity of Champaign's own Yang Ying.
