CTA Crisis Averted?
Mayor Daley today announced an historic five-year pact between the CTA and its operating unions. Will this help the CTA avoid its worst-case scenario cutbacks and fare increases? Rich Samuels has details.
News Analysis with Eddie Arruza
The fate of media mogul Conrad Black and his co-defendants now lies in the hands of the jury. Closing statements were completed today and jury deliberations have begun. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look at this very complicated corporate fraud case. Guests: George Tombs, Conrad Black biographer; Ameet Sachdev, Chicago Tribune
Chicago Matters
The senate jump-started the stalled immigration bill Monday. As part of our Chicago Matters series on immigration, Elizabeth Brackett reports on a revitalized effort to provide sanctuary for the undocumented and their families.
Taste of Chicago Alternatives
Want to avoid the noise, crowds and traffic from Taste of Chicago? Have you become anti-Taste of Chicago? We've got some expert advice on how you can enjoy your holiday without diving into the city's big food fest. Guests: Madeline Nusser, TimeOut Chicago; Art Simms, Chicago Defender; Margaret Littman, Crain's Chicago Business
Recommended activities:
- Ribfest
- Gen Art Film Festival
- International Festival of Life
- Museum of Broadcast Communications
- Chicago Events Calendar
Backyard Gardening
Skip boring iceberg lettuce in your salads! Eliza Fournier of the Chicago Botanic Garden has plenty of interesting and tasty greens you can grow in your own garden.
Eliza's Recipe for Mixed Greens & Walnuts
8 ounces mixed salad greens
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Thinly sliced red onion
8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (can also use Feta or Parmesan)
2 tart green apples, cored and diced
8 ounce bottle of raspberry dressing
Assemble lettuce on plates, then top with even amounts of each item. Drizzle with dressing or offer on the side.
Emily Bear
About the only thing she can't do on the piano is reach the pedals. We'll hear a performance from five-year-old piano sensation Emily Bear in advance of her debut at Ravinia.
