Wednesday, June 28, 2006

News Analysis with Carol Marin
John Stroger plans to step aside as Cook County Board President and pave the way for his son, Todd Stroger, to take his place. This news comes more than three months since he suffered a stroke and has raised considerable controversy. Carol Marin and her panel of commissioners will take a look at where things might go from here. Guests: Commissioners Tony Peraica, Forrest Claypool and Earlean Collins

Chicago Stories
In June 1954, a rare weather condition on Lake Michigan created a huge and dangerous wave. John Callaway has the story of Chicago's deadly "Seiche of 1954."

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Artbeat
Post-war Chicago as seen by a master photographer: Fawn Ring has the story on the new show on artist Harry Callahan at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Country Music Festival
Glen Campbell headlines this weekend's Country Music Festival. We'll preview the national and local acts who will be hitting the stage and hear a live performance from one of the featured local bands, Tanglewood.

Cheap Eats
Looking for some top notch food that won't break the bank? We'll hear what the folks at Time Out Chicago magazine cooked up for their "cheap eats" issue. Guest: Chad Schlegel

Recommended restaurants:
Map Room, 1949 N. Hoyne. Ethnic Buffet ON TUESDAY NIGHTS (2 drink minimum).

Bar Louie Bucktown, 1704 N. Damen Ave. $1 half-pound burgers ON TUESDAY NIGHTS

Pupuseria y Restaurante Cuscatleco, 3125 W. Lawrence. Hand pounded corn-meal pancakes stuffed with cheese and beans ($1.60)

Middle East Bakery and Grocery, 1512 W. Foster Ave. $3 Falafel sandwich on in-house made pita.

Angel Food Bakery, 1636 W. Montrose. "Commuter Sandwiches" smoked trout with roasted tomato, arugula, herbed cream cheese on house-made ciabatta.

Fiesta Mexicana, 4806 N. Broadway. Plantain enchiladas $7.95

Sizzle on Broadway, 6157 N. Broadway. Steak dinner with mashed potatoes and veggies ON WEDNESDAY.

Ina's, 1235 W. Randolph St. $15.99 Half of a fried chicken, mashed potatoes & claw slaw

HB, 3404 N. Halsted St. THURSDAY NIGHT Maryland-style crab boil. $50/couple for 20 blue crabs, corn on the cob, red skinned potatoes & salad

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