Tuesday, July 25, 2006

City Council Update
Rich Samuels reports on some controversial matters coming up in tomorrow's city council meeting, including the big box ordinance and aldermanic raises.

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The Emerald Ash Borer has now spread to ash trees in Evanston. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel have the latest news on what's being done to stop the unwelcome insect.

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Worldwide Chicago
For most of the last 70 years, the architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill has been designing some of the worlds most famous and tallest buildings. Eddie Arruza reports how the Chicago-based firm continues to be a big player internationally.

Tea in Chicago
Looking for a spot of tea? We've got just the right places for you. We'll chat with Susan Blumberg, the Chicago author of All the Tea in Chicago.

  • Four Seasons Hotel, 120 East Delaware Place, Chicago, (312) 280-8800
  • Julius Meinl, 3601 N. Southport, Chicago, (773) 868-1857
  • Joy Yee Noodles, 2159 S China Place, Chicago, (312) 328-0001

Chicago Stories
We'll take a look back at more than 60 years of baseball at Chicago's field of dreams, Thillens Stadium.

Artbeat
We'll pay tribute to a Scandinavian design company that helped define an era. Fawn Ring takes us to an exhibit of Marimekko Designs and Fashions.

Mancow Muller
Our newest contributor, Mancow Muller, shares some thoughts about some recent actions by the Chicago City Council.

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