Live Music Wednesday

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

City Council Debrief
Chicago's City Council today signed off on a deal that would end court supervision of city hiring. Meanwhile, Mayor Daley prepared for a do-or-die presentation to the U.S. Olympics Committee. Rich Samuels has the latest from City Hall, including some pre-election mud slinging.

Aldermanic Runoffs
The race for 49th Ward alderman has become more contentious as Election Day approaches. Christian Farr talks to 16-year incumbent alderman Joe Moore and challenger Don Gordon. We'll also take a closer look at what is considered one of the poorest and most neglected wards in the city. The two contenders for alderman of the 15th ward, Toni Foulkes and Felicia Simmons-Stovall, join us tonight to talk about their plans for the ward.

Kartemquin Award
The makers of the Oscar-winning "Hoop Dreams" have won a new award. We'll talk to two of the key people at Kartemquin Films about their latest honor and their upcoming films.

Body Worlds 2
It's the final weeks for Body Worlds 2, the popular and controversial exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry. Eddie Arruza tells us what's different from the first version of the exhibit that came to Chicago two years ago, and why there are still some serious ethical questions about it.

Live Music Wednesday
Sones de Mexico, one of Chicago's premier folk music ensemble, performs in studio.