Criticism of Burge Report
A coalition of legal activists today slammed last year's special prosecutor's report on alleged police torture of crime suspects. Rich Samuels will bring up to date and tell us about a new surveillance video that could bring more embarrassment to the police department.
- Read "The Chicago Reader" article, "Killed on Camera"
- Read Eric Zorn's blog on this subject
News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
It is supposed to be food that is good for you, is grown with environmentally sustainable practices and pays the farmers well. But how practical is it? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take a closer look at the Slow Food movement. Guests: Joel Smith, Jason Hammel, Michael Tsonton
Remembering David Halberstam
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian David Halberstam died in a car crash yesterday at the age of 73. John Callaway sat down with Halberstam last year, and we'll revisit part of that reflective conversation.
2007 Antiques Fair
The 10th annual International Antiques Fair returns to the Merchandise Mart this weekend. We'll preview some of the extraordinary pieces you'll find at the show, and also tell you about Artropolis. Guest: Jennifer Woolford
Animal Houses
We'll tour some unlikely places where you'll find great architecture. Chicago's animal houses are amazing structures built to meet the needs of our furry and flippered friends. See list of houses below.
Hedy Weiss Theater Reviews
Hedy Weiss will preview the Joffrey Ballet's newest show, "Light Rain," a mix of some of their best loved pieces.
Commentary
Debra Pickett
Animal Houses:
- Shedd Aquarium and Oceanarium
- Lincoln Park Zoo's Kovler Lion House
- Lincoln Park Zoo's Regenstein Center for African Apes
- Frank Lloyd Wright chicken coop (part of the Foster House in West Pullman)
- Humboldt Park stable
- Washington Park Sheep meadow
- Union Stockyards gate
- Glessner House dovecote
- Anti-Cruelty Society
- Brookfield Zoo Pachyderm House
- Peggy Notabaert Nature Center - Judy Istock Butterfly Haven
