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Illinois-based company Motorola struck a major deal to sell a sizable portion of its business. Kris Kridel joins us to talk about the deal Motorola hopes will improve its profit share, and other business headlines.
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With more than 1 million iPads already sold, what does this mean for the magazine industry? We talk with a panel of experts to discuss the new digital magazine era, and whether we all will be reading periodicals on a tablet sooner than we think. Zinio
Does the new iPhone4 have a major technical flaw? Apple CEO Steve Jobs has called a press conference tomorrow to address the issue. Eddie Arruza and his panel look at what Jobs might say that could be a game changer in the competitive smartphone industry. DVICE.com Appolicious.com Bendable Media
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Eddie Arruza tells us about one of the few remaining manufacturing plants in the city, which has been striving to be green for almost 50 years. PortionPac
A rare and unique species of butterfly once common in this area is in danger of going extinct. We show you how a local researcher is trying to prevent that from happening. Find out more about the Regal Fritillary
Officials at the Shedd Aquarium have volunteered to help rescue crews in the Gulf region save wildlife caught in the devastating oil spill. We talk to a Shedd official who will be assisting in the rescue effort. See what the Shedd is doing in the Gulf See what the Audubon Nature Institute is doing in the Gulf
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Art abounds on the CTA. We show you how riding the train can lead you to some of the city's most vibrant and diverse works of art. Map of CTA Art
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Should antibiotics be used on farm animals? We'll learn about this heated -- and growing -- agricultural debate.
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They're the top brass in Chicago's indie rock community. We show you how a marching band and a glee club are taking over rock and roll. Blue Ribbon Glee Club Mucca Pazza
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The lakefront bike path is one of the most beautiful places anywhere for a summer bike ride. But on a busy day, it can also be dangerous. We meet a man who found out the hard way...and offer tips for a safe ride.
A long-neglected pond in Lincoln Park has undergone a multi-million dollar makeover. Eddie Arruza tells us about the newly rehabbed South Pond.
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Boycotting BP over the massive ongoing oil eruption in the Gulf of Mexico? Kris Kridel is here to talk about whose bottom line you may really be hurting.
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On tonight's show: a big week in testimony in the Burge and Blagojevich trials; big teacher cuts and class size increases are looming for Chicago Public Schools unless a budget solution is found; BP gas stations in Chicago are feeling a boycott backlash; what it means for taxpayers that the state's bond rating was lowered yet again; and as Stanley Cup euphoria dies down, the Blackhawks ponder how to meet next year's salary cap. Guests:
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We bring you President Obama's first address from the Oval Office, where he'll be speaking about the BP oil spill. We also get reaction from a former political speechwriter. What you can do to help with the oil spill--whitehouse.gov
Mayor Daley isn't sure about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recommendation to make the Chicago River clean enough for swimming. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss the recommendations, and much more.
Swap air conditioning for ice cream this summer with a new program that pays consumers who save energy. The program comes from the Citizens Utility Board, and executive director Dave Kolata joins us to tell us how it works. CUB Energy Saver
 

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