Tag Archives: Charlie Meyerson

CN November 1, 2012

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Ken

It’s our pre-election program, but there are very few races on the Chicago ballot this time. Charlie Meyerson (independent journalist and blogger, Northwestern University) and Curtis Black (Newstips.org) talk about the upcoming referenda covering public-employee pensions and the push for … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Newsroom past shows | Tagged Charlie Meyerson, Chicago Tribune pay wall, Curtis Black, elected school board, Hurricane Sandy, Rahm Emanuel | Leave a comment

CN August 2, 2012

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Ken

How, we ask Catalyst Chicago’s Sarah Karp, will this compromise between the CPS and the CTU work? How will adding, on average, one teacher to each school reach the goal of a longer school day yet not require elementary teachers … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Newsroom past shows | Tagged Catalyst-Chicago, Charlie Meyerson, compromise agreement, CPS, CTU, longer school day, New York Times, Rahm Emanuel, Sarah Karp | Leave a comment

CN April 19, 2012

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Ken

Well, were you driving at 36 mph any time today in Chicago? It’s official – Rahm Emanuel’s gonna be watching you, and he’s about ready to ding you $35 bucks for the privilege. In the name of protecting children, the … Continue reading →