Wednesday, February 22, 2006

News Analysis with Carol Marin
Former governor George Ryan said today he will not testify at his federal corruption trial. Carol Marin and her panel will discuss how that decision was made and how it will play out.

Chicago Goes Wi-Fi
Did you know you can surf the internet for free at all 79 branches of the Chicago Public Library? Now some city officials want to expand that wireless network citywide. We'll explore whether it's necessary and the risks. Margaret Lyons, Time Out Chicago's technology writer tells us what we need to know. Learn more from jiwire.

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Hotspot Safety Tips

  • Install a firewall
  • Turn off file sharing
  • Password-protect sensitive files
  • Look for lock icon
  • Don't let anti-virus software lapse
  • Don't perform financial transactions

Thomson Prison Update
Eventually there ...will... be prisoners in western Illinois's Thomson Correctional Center. Rich Samuels tells us about the state's most modern prison that's remained empty for five years.

Hizzoner
Chicagoan Neil Giuntoli has written and stars in "Hizzoner," a new play about the late Mayor Richard J. Daley. Giuntoli will be here to talk about how he came to this role-of-a-lifetime.

Artbeat
A former Chicago department store is now a landmark city building that is inspiring artists to fill its walls. We'll take you to Goldblatt's. The historic Goldblatt building is located at 1635 West Chicago Avenue, near the intersection of Chicago and Ashland in the West Town neighborhood. The building is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Johnny Cash Tribute
Local singer/songwriter Ellen Rosner performS live in the studio. She's part of this weekend's Johnny Cash birthday tribute. Ellen Rosner will perform this Sunday at the 4th Annual Johnny Cash Birthday Bash at Uncommon Ground Coffeehouse & Cafe, 3800 N. Clark, Chicago, 7:00 pm. Reservations are suggested.

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