Live Music Wednesday

Live Music Wednesday: Brian Courtney Wilson

We have a live performance tonight from a Chicago pharmaceutical sales rep turned gospel star, Brian Courtney Wilson.

• Brian's MySpace page

Arts & Entertainment

Foods of Chicago

We meet the man who claims he invented flaming saganaki -- right here in Chicago. Geoffrey Baer explores the expansive culinary legacy of Chicago's Greeks.

• The Parthenon Restaurant and Banquet Hall
• Lou Mitchell's Restaurant & Bakery
• Billy Goat Tavern
• Chicago Greektown

Politics

News Analysis with Carol Marin

Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes made his bid for Governor official today. Carol Marin and her political roundtable discuss Governor Pat Quinn's latest gubernatorial challenger and more.

Guests:

• Bruce Dold - Editorial page editor of the Chicago Tribune
• Mick Dumke - Political reporter for the Chicago Reader
• Laura Washington - Chicago Sun-Times

Additional Resources

• Chicago Tribune: Hynes wants higher taxes on wealthy to ease budget crunch (09/02/09)

Politics

Cook County Sales Tax

The Cook County Board failed to roll back President Todd Stroger's controversial sales tax hike. Rich Samuels has the latest on this battle at the County Board.

• Chicago Sun-Times: Stroger sales-tax rollback veto stands (09/01/09)

Politics

Chicago's Olympic Bid

"Ambitious but achievable." That's how the International Olympic Committee rates Chicago's bid for the 2016 Games in a report issued today. With one month left until the final selection, the IOC says Chicago still has some obstacles to overcome. We find out what those obstacles are.

Guests:

• Ald. Manny Flores - 1st Ward
• Lori Healey - President of Chicago 2016
• Bob Quellos, No Games Chicago

Additional Resources

• Read the 2016 IOC Evaluation report (PDF)
• No Games Chicago's Facebook group

Health

Health Care Reform

We're devoting the entire hour tonight to health care reform. We'll explore the various proposals on the table and hear from doctors, hospitals and insurers on how the changes may affect you. We'll also hear from citizens who will share their hopes and concerns about health care.

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Health

Calorie Restriction

A recent study suggests that restricting one's caloric intake by 20 to 40 percent aids in slowing the aging process and improving overall health. We talk to a doctor about this controversial finding and speak to one woman who is following the calorie-restricted diet.

Guests:

• Marian Graff - physical therapist and calorie restriction dieter
• Eunice Chen - co-director of eating disorder program at the University of Chicago hospitals

Additional Resources

• Calorie Restriction Society
• American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: Calorie restriction and aging (09/03)
• Univ. of Wisconsin: Reduced diet thwarts aging, disease in monkeys (07/09/09)

Health

Health Care Town Meetings

Rich Samuels takes a look at the boisterous nature of some of the health care debates and town meetings that have been held across the country.

• Chicago Breaking News: Health care a hot topic at town hall meeting (08/24/09)

Education

The Mikva Challenge

How can Chicago Public Schools be improved? We hear from some of the students Chicago Public Schools CEO Ron Huberman approached for answers.

Guests:

• Janelle Perez - Jones College Prep senior
• Antwan Ward - Orr Academy senior
• James Alford - Kenwood Academy senior

Additional Resources

• Read the Mikva Challenge Education Council's full report (PDF)
• MikvaChallenge.org
• CommunityMediaWorkshop.org: Youth Violence and Mikva Challenge (08/24/09)