Big Cat and the Bears
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Daley Criticizes Son's Judgment
Mayor Daley today said his son's failure to reveal his interest in a company doing business with the city was a "lapse of judgment". Rich Samuels has the details.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The Chicago Tribune is about to raise its price, the Sun-Times is in the process of staff layoffs, and the Reader recently let four of its top reporters go. Where are newspapers headed? Eddie Arruza and his panel attempt to answer that question. Guests: Steve Rhodes - Beachwood Reporter and Susan McBride - Columbia College.
Food Pantry Shortage
There are empty shelves in Chicago's food pantries this year. An ailing economy has increased demand at the same time contributions have fallen to historic lows. Elizabeth Brackett reports on the challenges of feeding the hungry this holiday season.
- To help the hungry, contact the Chicago Food Depository or call 773-247-FOOD
Bears Alumni Club
It was a must-win game for the Bears, but the team couldn't pull it off with third-string quarterback Kyle Orton. We'll talk about 2008 prospects with former Bears quarterback Bob Avellini on our Bears Alumni Club.
Burt Wolf
Travel guru Burt Wolf has been touring the world since 1982. His television series "Travels and Traditions" kicks off a new season on PBS next week. We'll talk to Burt about the series and his warning for American travelers.
Christmas Lights
One Lincolnwood neighborhood has a well-earned reputation for some of the most elaborate Christmas displays. Our Geoffrey Baer takes you on a tour!
- 6601 North Nokomis Avenue (Animated figures)
- 6601 North LeRoy (Three-story Christmas tree)
- 6555 North LeMai (Display preserved from earlier Lincolnwood family)
- Directions: The Lincolnwood Towers neighborhood is located just west of the Edens Expressway, just north of Devon Avenue. You can enter the neighborhood from Devon on either Longmeadow Avenue (one block west of the Edens) or Leroy Avenue (two blocks west of the Edens).
- The Best Christmas Decorations in Chicagoland by Mary Edsey
Commentary
Dawn Trice
