There are 25 so-called "therapeutic riding" stables in Illinois, offering classes for people with disabilities. What are the benefits? We visit one Chicago area stable to find out.
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
May 28, 2009 | | 0 Comments
There are 25 so-called "therapeutic riding" stables in Illinois, offering classes for people with disabilities. What are the benefits? We visit one Chicago area stable to find out.
Where exactly does our food come from? The answer to that may not be very appetizing. Michael Pollan, the author of the bestselling book "The Omnivore's Dilemma," is here to talk about his philosophy on food, and what he calls "our national eating disorder."
The Spanish flu of 1918 killed 8,500 Chicagoans. Rich Samuels tells us about the worst pandemic of the 20th century.
More than 100 cases of swine flu have been reported in the United States, now including 17 probable cases in Illinois. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss whether or not Chicagoans should fear the worst, or if the threat posed by the spread of swine flu is over-hyped and over-reported by the media.
Carol Marin will sit down with city health officials to find out more about this new lethal strain of swine flu and what we can do to protect ourselves.
Chicago's first lady Maggie Daley underwent a bone lesion biopsy today. Rich Samuels tells us what her doctor had to say, and Carol Marin and her panel discuss the latest breast cancer treatments.
There was debate at City Hall today over a proposal to ban the sale of children's products containg a chemical some say is toxic. Rich Samuels tells us about the controversy.
The city's health commissioner is here to ask Chicagoans to make a dramatic change in what they eat.
News Analysis with Carol Marin
Next week marks the 30th anniversary of unabomber Ted Kaczynski's first mail bomb attack – it was at Northwestern University. Carol Marin talks to Chicago Tribune reporter, Robert K. Elder, who was granted rare access to Kaczynski's family and recently wrote about his experience.
University of Chicago professor and author Richard Thaler tells us how policy makers can give people a "nudge" in the right direction. We talk to Thaler as part of our Chicago Matters: Beyond Burnham series.
8,500 Chicagoans lost their lives to the so-called "Spanish Flu" in 1918. Rich Samuels tells us how the city tried to prevent the spread of the disease as he concludes our look at the deadliest pandemic of the 20th century.
Tonight's panel discusses the week's top headlines: The swine flu strikes Illinois; President Obama marks 100 days in office; Chris Kennedy reportedly ponders a Senate race; the local real estate market shows some signs of life; the Bulls force Game 7 against the Celtics after a thrilling triple-overtime victory; and the Blackhawks go deep into the playoffs against the Vancouver Canucks.
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Leaders and health officials, including Gov. Quinn, Mayor Daley, and CPS Chief Ron Huberman, held a press conference today to address the H1N1 virus outbreak.
Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Chicago on a Denver booting blitz; financing for the Midway Airport privatization deal falls through; the number of year-round Chicago Public Schools is tripling; Crestwood officials allowed citizens to use polluted water for more than two decades; Rod Blagojevich's reality show request denied; Cook County Board President Todd Stroger embroiled in a hiring scandal; the Blackhawks and Flames series all knotted up; and the Bulls hope to rebound from a lopsided loss against the Celtics.
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A small percentage of seniors who think they have Alzheimer's disease may have a different and curable disease. We meet a former Chicago firefighter who thought he was suffering from Alzheimer's until he discovered he had the rare disease by accident.
The worsening job market is impacting the mental health of many people. We hear from a psychologist on why this is happening and what can be done to help those who are struggling.
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