Artbeat Chicago
Thursday, July 10, 2008
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES:
- Music Theatre Workshop
- McDonald's L.A.T.E. Ride
- Chicago Folk and Roots Festival
- Irish American Heritage Festival
- Alefest Chicago
- Bucktown GardenWalk
New Fire Chief
Chicago has a new fire chief. Rich Samuels tells us why Mayor Daley picked John Brooks and about another promotion the mayor made today.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
Rev. Jesse Jackson says he's sorry for the candid, controversial remarks he made about Sen. Obama. Eddie Arruza and his panel examine whether Jackson's comments represent a wider rift within the African American community.
"Friday Night" Preview
We preview John Callaway's "Friday Night" interview with radio host Mike North.
Chicago's Olympic Diver
Deerfield high school graduate Christina Loukas nailed a spot on the U.S. Olympic diving team. Elizabeth Brackett gets reaction from the Loukas family, owners of the Cubby Bear Lounge.
Ask Alpana
Find out why wine and cheese make the perfect pair as "Check, Please!" host Alpana Singh answers your questions about wine and spirits in tonight's edition of "Ask Alpana."
On the Artbeat
We meet some local teens who are using the arts to explore their feelings about violence and personal safety. Christian Farr has the story.
- Click here for more information on the Music Theatre Workshop.
Time Out Weekend Picks
We talk to Laura Baginski from Time Out Chicago magazine about her top picks for the weekend, including a midnight bike ride.
- McDonald's L.A.T.E. Ride
- Chicago Folk and Roots Festival
- Irish American Heritage Festival
- Alefest Chicago
- Bucktown GardenWalk
Viewer Mail
Ever call the Illinois tollway customer service number? We have your responses to our interview with the director of the Illinois Tollway when we read some of your viewer mail.
