Live Music Wednesday
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Alderman's Father Charged
The father of Ald. Ricardo Munoz was released on bond today, after being charged in a fraudulent ID scheme. Elizabeth Brackett was at federal court today and has the latest details.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
The spring session for legislators in Springfield ends tomorrow. But the state budget talks are far from over. Carol Marin will be joined by two former candidates for governor to get their take on the political maneuvering going on at the statehouse. Guests: Judy Baar Topinka, Dawn Clark Netsch
Ban on Horse Slaughter
Rich Samuels tells us about the controversy among horse lovers over Illinois's new law banning equine slaughter.
Power of Stereotypes
What is the power of negative stereotypes? According to a new University of Chicago study, they may be more powerful than we thought. Two of the lead researchers on that study join us. Guests: Sian Beilock, Allen McConnell
Foster Care
An innovative program south of Chicago is trying to redefine the foster care system. Christian Farr explores how a cluster of homes in Crest Hill is giving foster children a bright and stable future.
Summer Wines
Master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with some special wine selections for summer and for celebrating Father's Day.
Summer Wines
- 2006 Mas de Gourgonnier – Provence $16
- 2006 Marco Real Garnacha – Spain $9
- Val de los Frailes Rosado - Spain $12
- 2005 La Vis Pinot Noir – Trentino, Italy $9
Father's Day Wines
- Brunello #1 – 2001 Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino — $54 (One of the greatest red wines from Italy. It aged for four years in total and is a premium wine.)
- Brunello #2 – 2004 Silvio Nardi Rosso di Montalcino – $24 (From the same producer but the wine is aged for only 1 year so the flavors are fresher and more fruit driven. Because it spends less time aging the wine is less expensive.)
Live Music Wednesday
It's a sure sign summer is here. We'll preview the 23rd annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival with a performance from a Chicago singer and groundbreaking civil rights advocate, Dr. Gloria Jackson.
