Live Music Wednesday
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES:
- Green City Market
- Chicago Political Conventions
- Keystone Ecological Urban Center
- Intentional Communities
- Jim Peterik
News Analysis with Carol Marin
We preview the September issue of Chicago Magazine and its attempt to paint a portrait of the two Chicago mayors who have shared the name "Daley."
Remembering Abby Mandel
Ten years ago, Abby Mandel founded what is now rated as one of the nation's top ten farmer's markets. Rich Samuels takes us to the Green City Market where Abby Mandel, who died last week, is remembered as a pioneer.
Convention 101
Do political conventions have a real purpose or are they all for show? Two political scientists discuss the history of political conventions and weigh in on whether they are still relevant today.
Keystone Ecological Urban Center
Sharing meals, bathrooms and small living quarters may be fine for students in dorms but why are some adults opting for this kind of life? Eddie Arruza takes us inside the Keystone Ecological Urban Center, a Chicago intentional living community.
"For Members Only: A History and Guide to Chicago's Oldest Private Clubs"
We take a look at a new book that peeks into the elusive world of Chicago's most exclusive clubs.
Live Music Wednesday
He formed the bands "The Ides of March" and "Survivor." We have a performance from Chicago rock legend Jim Peterik.
