Chicago Matters

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The competition for listeners among Chicago morning radio shows is fierce, and the advertising dollars at stake are enormous. Elizabeth Brackett's panel includes one of the city's top morning personalities, Q101's Mancow Mueller.

Chicago Matters
In our Chicago Matters: Valuing Education segment, we'll take a look at Governor Blagojevich's universal pre-school proposal and see what educators have to say about it.

Chicago Entrepreneurs
Edward and Bettiann Gardner founded the Soft Sheen line of hair-care products in their Chicago basement more than 40 years ago. Now they're being honored with a lifetime achievement award. They'll join us to talk about their life and their work.

Window to Belfast
Photographer and Chicago native Maggie Miller gives us a unique look into Belfast, Ireland, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. The "Window to Belfast" exhibit opens March 10th with a free opening night reception from 6-8pm. The show runs through April 30th, Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5pm, and during the week by appointment. It's free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Irish American Heritage Center, 773-282-7035, ext. 10.

Lois Weisberg
She's not your typical city official. Now the commissioner of cultural affairs is being honored by a group that usually tips its hat to buildings. We'll take a look inside the unconventional world of Lois Weisberg.

Debra Pickett
The Sun-Times' Debra Pickett will be here with her weekly commentary.