Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Cook County Sales Tax Update
Cook County Board President Todd Stroger took his quest for a sales tax hike to the county morgue today saying without new revenue, there will be a major backlog of dead bodies. Eddie Arruza has reaction from county commissioners.
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Chicago Public Schools just unveiled sweeping plans to overhaul eight under-performing schools, firing hundreds of teachers. Elizabeth Brackett debates the merits of the plan with her panel. Guests: Marilyn Stewart, President of the Chicago Teachers Union; Veronica Anderson, Editor-in-chief of Catalyst magazine; Arne Duncan, CEO of Chicago Public Schools.
Ira Glass
Chicago Public Radio's "This American Life" is now a successful Showtime television series. Host and producer Ira Glass is back in Chicago to tell us about the future of the syndicated program.
Early Childhood
Illinois' ambitious Preschool For All program is now in its second year. We see if the governor's plan to provide preschool to all 3- and 4-year-olds is making the grade.
For more information:
- Illinois Action for Children
- Chapin Hall Center for Children at the University of Chicago
- Community Organizing and Family Issues
Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews
Hedy Weiss joins us with 3 new theater reviews, including a "highly recommended" for a critically acclaimed play now on stage at the Goodman Theatre.
Commentary
Commentator Dawn Trice has some thoughts about optimism and the race for the White House.
