Time Out Chicago
Thursday, June 12, 2008
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOME OF TONIGHT'S STORIES:
- For tickets to the "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" 10th anniversary party, click here
- For information on regular tapings, click here
- AND THIS IS FREE: The Life And Times Of Chicago's Legendary Maxwell Street
- Chicago Summer Dance: The Hoyle Brothers
- Chicago's Festa Pasta Vino
- Artists of the Wall Festival
- Fiestas Puertorriqueñas
- Greater Chicago Jewish Festival
- Emmylou Harris
- US Air Guitar Championships
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
United Airlines will begin charging passengers $15 for their first checked bag. This follows American Airlines' similar fee announced several weeks ago. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look at how rising prices are impacting travellers and the travel industry this summer.
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
We go behind the scenes at a taping of "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!". The popular NPR comedy game show celebrates is 10th anniversary this weekend.
- Get tickets to the "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" 10th anniversary party
- More information on regular tapings
Maxwell Street
A classic Chicago film highlighting the marvels of Maxwell Street in the early 1960's is back in a newly minted version. We talk with one of the makers of "AND THIS IS FREE: The Life And Times Of Chicago's Legendary Maxwell Street. "
Ask Alpana
Alpana Singh tells us which presidents are known for their tastes in wine.
Time Out Weekend Picks
Laura Baginski from Time Out Chicago magazine tells us where Chicago insiders are going to be this weekend.
- Chicago Summer Dance: The Hoyle Brothers
- Chicago's Festa Pasta Vino
- Artists of the Wall Festival
- Fiestas Puertorriqueñas
- Greater Chicago Jewish Festival
- Emmylou Harris
- US Air Guitar Championships
Viewer Mail
We got another fresh batch of Children's Museum emails. We read a few when we reach into our viewer mailbag.