Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Grocery Initiative
The city of Chicago's launched a major initiative to lure full-service grocery stores to the inner city. Rich Samuels tells us why the mayor thinks this will be good for Chicago - and profitable for retailers.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
Social networking websties like MySpace and Facebook seem like a harmless way for teens to stay in touch. But indiscretions on the internet can get kids into trouble with their schools, the law, and even ruin their hopes for college. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel look at the hidden dangers of these sites that parents should know about.

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Chicago Matters
In our Chicago Matters series, "Valuing Education," we'll look at the efforts of one public school teacher who's trying to get more funds for his school.

Chicago Stories
It happened 77 years ago, and Chicagoans still associate Valentine's Day with a massacre. We'll take a look back at Gangland Chicago's most infamous hour.

League of Chicago Music Venues
A group of Chicago music clubs is finding strength in numbers. We'll talk to two club owners who form part of the new League of Chicago Music Venues. Click here for information about this weekend's Winter Festival.

Do-It-Yourself Olympics
If you've always wanted to try your hand at the biathlon, or curling, Time Out Chicago's sports editor Mark Sinclair will show you how to create your very own winter Olympics, right here in town.

Here's where to go:

Curling
Chicago Curling Club
555 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, 847-564-9877

Snowboarding
Raging Buffalo
19N475 Rte 31, Algonquin, 847-836-7243

Luge
Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
462 Scenic Dr, N Muskegon, MI, 231-744-9629

Ski Jump
Norge Ski Club
100 Ski Hill Rd, Fox River Grove, 847-639-9718

Biathlon
McMiller Biathlon Course
(Southern Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest)
S103 W38754 County Rd NN, Eagle, WI, 262-594-5900

Hockey
Johnny's Icehouse (lessons and "Rat Hockey")
1350 W Madison Avenue, Chicago, 312-226-5555

Skating
Midway Plaisance outdoor skating rink
59th St and Ellis Avenue, Chicago, 312-742-7529

McFetridge Sports Center
3843 N California Avenue, Chicago, 773-478-2609

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