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Category Archives: Chicago Newsroom past shows
CN April 18, 2013
The U.S. Senate has rejected pretty much any form of firearms regulation, but in Chicago there’s a resigned attitude that very little of the proposed legislation would have made much difference here anyway. Panelist Alex Keefe (WBEZ) brings the story … Continue reading
CN April 11, 2013
As the final phase of the schools-closing melodrama played out this week, a series of more than 150 public hearings commenced in all of the communities affected by the closure plan. The editorial pages of our two local newspapers took … Continue reading
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CN March 29, 2013
Governor Pat Quinn offered a serious admonition to Chicago Public Schools leadership about closing 50-some elementary schools when he stopped by for a special edition of Chicago Newsroom on Friday. “That has to be done with extreme care,” he warned. … Continue reading
CN March 28, 2013
This week brought us the imagery of a large-scale rally in the Daley Center in opposition to Mayor Emanuel’s proposed closing of more the 50 elementary schools. When the Mayor returned from vacation, he announced that the time for debate … Continue reading
CN March 21, 2013
Well, it’s official. 30,000 CPS students will be moved around in September as 61 buildings close and even more are turned over to private operators. And in Uptown and the City’s northeast, thousands of units of low-income housing are being … Continue reading
CN March 14, 2013
We have a new pope. But big changes may be coming to the Chicago Archdiocese, too, since Cardinal George has submitted his resignation and Pope Francis has the option to replace him. And any New Cardinal will face daunting challenges. … Continue reading
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Tagged Archdiocese of Chicago, Art Golab, catholic schools, Chicago Archdiocese budget problems, CPS budget, CPS school closings, CTA, fare raises, Marcus Gilmer, new CTA rail cars, Police Sergeants' contract, police unions, retirement at 50, Sun-Times, Taste of Chicago, Ventra Card
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CN March 7, 2013
“Many people are trying to profit from the social failures of others, says Salim Muwakkil, noted author and WVON radio host, on this week’s show. “You see that where these profit-making prisons are popping up. And the charter school situation … Continue reading
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Tagged Angela Caputo, budget address, Chateau Hotel, Chicago Police Department, Chicago Reporter, Chicago State University, CPS school closings, Garry McCarthy, Heroin Highway, Hot Zones, Jamsd CAppleman, Million Dollar Blocks, murder rate, Pat Quinn, Rahm Emanuel, salim Muwakkil, state pensions, Wayne Watson, WVON
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CN February 28, 2013
The National Rifle Association was not cowering in fear in its underground bunker complex because Robin Kelly won the second Congressional District primary on Tuesday. That’s the general sentiment of our panelists this week, Carol Felsenthal (Chicago Magazine and The … Continue reading
CN February 21, 2013
“A firearm, if you understand how it works, is not a defensive weapon,” asserts Ethan Michaeli on this week’s program. “And this whole concept that you can use a firearm to defend yourself in your home, on a bus or anywhere … Continue reading
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