Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Disaster Preparedness
How prepared is Chicago for a major catastrophe or terrorist attack? A new federal report is at odds with the claims of city officials that we're ready. Eddie Arruza reports.

News Analysis with Carol Marin
2006 was a year of uncertainties for Chicago's major newspapers. Are old-fashioned paper-and-ink dailies a thing of the past? And if not, how will they survive? Carol Marin and her panel will have a look. Guests: Jeremy Mullman, Rich Gordon, and Paula Hambrick

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Monk Parakeets
Bright green monk parakeets have spread beyond Hyde Park, out into the southern suburbs. How do these South American birds survive Chicago's winters? And will they drive out native species? Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

Erin McKean
A new year brings not just new resolutions, but new words. yes words. We'll take a look back at what new words made it into common usage, and into the dictionary, in 2006. Erin McKean, editor-in-chief of the New Oxford American Dictionary is here. Click here to submit your favorite words to the dictionary.

Hookah Bars
It's been around for hundreds of years but only recently gained popularity in Chicago. We'll take you inside some of the city's hottest hookah lounges.

Live Music Wednesday
She has performed on stages around the world but calls Chicago home. Soprano Jonita Lattimore joins us for a live performance. Click here for Dream With Us concert information.

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