Politics
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Political Update
Governor Blagojevich says that a new, permanent source of funding for mass transit is in the works. Rich Samuels was with the governor today and tells us about that.
- Schedule of public meeting on proposed Cook County budget
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The CTA's doomsday scenario, which includes service cuts and fare hikes, is less than two weeks away. But neither the Illinois House nor the Senate are scheduled to meet before that happens. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with state legislators to discuss what will happen with their unfinished business. Guests: State Rep. Julie Hamos, State Rep. Jim Durkin, State Sen. Ricky Hendon and State Sen. Christine Radogno.
Sam Quinones
A new book tells the story behind Chicago's most successful taquerias. It's part of the many tales of Mexican migration by author Sam Quinones who joins us in the studio.
- Author reading, Thursday, October 25, 7:30pm, Barbara's Bookstore, 1218 S. Halsted, (312) 413-2665
High-Tech Parking Meters
People in Chicago are getting a new high-tech way to feed the parking meter... and it's just a cell phone call away.
The Long Count
It was one of the most controversial boxing matches of all time — the 1927 Dempsey-Tunney fight at Soldier Field. As the World Boxing Championship gets underway today in Chicago, John Callaway takes us back to the gripping story of "The Long Count."
Commentary
Garrard McClendon on casinos in Chicago
