Tuesday, June 17, 2008
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES:
- Mr. Gatling's Terrible Marvel
- Bladon Conner Design Studio
- Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program at Burnham Harbor (Phone number 312-747-7684)
- North American Challenge Cup, August 1-4
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
From shrinking readership to massive lay-offs, Chicago's major newspapers are dealing with tough financial times. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a look behind the headlines at the business of putting out a paper.
The Green Scene
Two local universities are doing their part to help preserve environment. Loyola University and Saint Xavier University have built new structures that aren't only environmentally friendly but also more energy efficient. Christian Farr gets a tour.
Terrible Marvel
We talk to Pulitzer Prize winning author Julia Keller about her new book, "Mr. Gatling's Terrible Marvel."
Trash to Treasure
A local artist is using his creativity to turn trashed furniture into treasure. We introduce you to Bladon Conner and show you how he does it.
Red Leather Diary
A Chicago native found a teenager's diary from the 1930s in a New York dumpster. We hear how she tracked down the owner and recaptured the world of the precocious young teen when she turned it into a book.
Adaptive Sailing
As the sailing season moves into high gear, we visit a Chicago sailing school where disabilities don't stop the sailors from learning the ropes.
- Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program at Burnham Harbor (Phone number 312-747-7684)
- North American Challenge Cup, August 1-4
Commentary
Commentator Mancow Muller is here with some thought about the way the media covers itself.