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Stories by michael lipkin
Pension Funding
Jun 25, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
There's more bad news on the state of the city's pension funds. What's being done in Springfield to solve the problem? Carol Marin talks with two legislators, and the author of a new report.
Museum of Broadcast Communications
Jun 21, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Chicago's Museum of Broadcast Communications has a new home. We speak with founder Bruce DuMont.
Argonne's Supercomputer One of World's Fastest
Jun 18, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
A supercomputer at Argonne National Laboratory, code-named Mira, is the third fastest in the world, according to new rankings. We speak with the scientist in charge.
Bookman's Alley
Jun 18, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Lovers of used and rare books are mourning the impending loss of a celebrated and unusual neighborhood bookstore. Jay Shefsky has the story.
Salvation Army Center Set to Open
Jun 14, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
How can a water park change lives? We take a look at a new community center on the far south side that hopes to do just that.
"Groupon's Biggest Deal Ever"
Jun 13, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
A new book has the scoop on why Groupon leaders turned down $6 billion from Google. We speak with the author.
Fed: Recession Shrank Wealth 40%
Jun 12, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
The Federal Reserve says American wealth fell nearly 40 percent between 2007 and 2010.
Gov. Walker Wins Recall Election
Jun 6, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Wisconsin's Scott Walker is the only governor is U.S. history to fight off a recall vote. Will his victory rattle the Obama campaign? Carol Marin and her panel have more.
Jean-Claude Brizard
Jun 5, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Chicago teachers begin voting Wednesday to authorize a strike. Why have relations between the CPS and the union deteriorated so badly? We hear from schools chief Jean-Claude Brizard.
Karen Lewis
Jun 4, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Chicago Public Schools reaches a deal with its service employees union. Could a teachers contract be close behind? We speak with Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis.
Gambling Expansion Passes Assembly
Jun 1, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
The Illinois Senate passes a major gambling expansion bill, but not with enough votes to override a potential veto.
Taste of Chicago Lineup Announced
May 31, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
The pared down list of Taste of Chicago restaurants features mostly returning booths.
Latest on Pension Reform from Springfield
May 30, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Carol Marin joins us live from Springfield to tell us just how close the Illinois General Assembly is to a deal on pension reform.
Chicago Home Prices Hit New Low
May 29, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Chicago home prices fall for the seventh straight month. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss what needs to happen for the market to stabilize.
Talking Back to Facebook
May 29, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
The author of a new book tells us how to keep kids safe in the digital age.
Illinois House Passes Medicaid Cuts
May 24, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
It was a passionate debate, but in the end, the Illinois House passed Medicaid reform. We have the latest from Springfield on that, and the gambling expansion debate.
IL House Approves Chicago Casino
May 24, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
The Illinois House approved an expansion to gambling in the state, including casinos in Chicago and four other cities, despite objections from Gov. Pat Quinn.
Tracking Social Media for NATO
May 22, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Protesters take to social media for the NATO summit. We take a look at some of the latest tools and analysis.
Black Bloc
May 16, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
What are black bloc protesters, and how is Chicago preparing for their violent tactics? Paris Schutz reports.
NATO Protests Will Send in the Clowns
May 15, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Clowns -- that's right, clowns -- are coming to Chicago this week to protest the "absurdity" of NATO.
Occupy Chicago to Target Boeing
May 11, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Occupy Chicago protesters are kicking off their "10 Days of Action" this week, including plans to march without permits and "shut down" Boeing's North Riverside Plaza headquarters.
Political Impact of Obama's Gay Marriage Support
May 10, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
One day after President Obama's public support of gay marriage, we assess the political landscape and look at how the issue may affect the November elections.
Comic Book Artist Alex Ross
May 9, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
The superhero movie, The Avengers, is breaking box office records. We get a behind-the-scenes look at Chicago's own superhero of the comic book industry: artist Alex Ross.
Field Museum's New Meteorite
May 8, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
A rock from the fireball that caused a sonic boom as it fell in Nevada last month will join the Field Museum's meteorite collection on Tuesday.
Iraqi UN Ambassador Hamid al-Bayati
May 7, 2012 | Michael Lipkin
Iraq's ambassador to the United Nations joins us to discuss his country's efforts to curb political infighting.