Arts & Entertainment
Is your identity safe from people who might steal it? We speak with an expert on fraud and corruption.
St. Xavier University Center for the Study of Fraud and Corruption
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Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines; Governor Quinn is backing Paul Simon's daughter, Sheila, for his running mate; Illinois lawmakers finally pass pension reforms; U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan allegedly kept a clout list of requests to get into coveted Chicago magnet schools; President Obama signs historic health care legislation; an alleged beating by off-duty Chicago police officers was caught on tape; and the Cubs and Sox Opening Day lineups are taking shape.
Guests:
Eddie Arruza and his panel look at how far the new pension rules will go in slowing down the state's river of red ink.
A world-class architectural historian calls architect Mies Van Der Rohe "a parasite." Geoffrey Baer introduces us to historian Vincent Scully, and we'll hear what other surprising things he has to say about Chicago architects and architecture.
If you miss curling now that the Olympics are over, you're in luck. Chicago is playing host to the USA Mixed National Championship this week. We'll teach you the lingo and show you some curling pointers.
USA Mixed National Championship schedule
For more information about curling in Chicago
She's the cultural icon behind the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and has served as its Artistic Director for 20 years, but Judith Jamison is now retiring. She'll join us to talk about what's next for her and her company.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater website
School Funding
A lawsuit has been filed against the state of Illinois because of the way it funds education. Elizabeth Brackett brings us the details of the case, which argues that funding schools mostly with property tax revenue is unfair and unequal.
CTA Art
We find out how riding the CTA can lead you to some of the city's most colorful pieces of public art.
Map of CTA Art
The Street Stops Here
A new documentary profiles legendary New Jersey High School Basketball coach Bob Hurley. He joins us to talk about the new film and more.
The Street Stops Here
Live Music Wednesday
We have a performance from the cast of the Writers' Theatre production of Oh, Coward!, which celebrates the songs of the legendary playwright and composer Noel Coward.
We meet a pair of photographers who taught a generation of students how to capture the city.
We hear from the author of a provocative new book, The History of White People.
The Field Museum's exhibit on diamonds closes on Sunday, and the permanent Grainger Hall of Gems exhibit was recently given a new look. We talk to two people who helped design the exhibits.
The Nature of Diamonds
We talk to the local founders of a website that provides free, personal fundraising pages for people who want to raise money for others.
GiveForward.org