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December 30, 1999

Eight Forty-Eight concludes a week looking back at the century with a look back and some people who have affected the Chicago performing arts scene. Victoria Lautman talks with Lyric Opera marketing impresario Danny Newman. And Richard Steele talks with Chicago Jazz Violinist Johnny Frigo.

Eight Forty-Eight continues a week looking back at the century. First, host Steve Edwards takes a tour of infamous Chicago crime scenes with Richard Lindbergh, author of Return to the Scene of the Crime. Then, he talks with Jonathon Abarbanel about a century of theater in Chicago. Also, Contributor Richard Steele talks with Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party and Chicago defense attorney Gerald Lefcourt about the Chicago 8. Plus writer Neal Pollack shares some ideas about how to celebrate the New Year.

Eight Forty-Eight continues a week of century stories. Today we rebroadcast an interview between host Steve Edwards and Luiz Rodriguez, a Chicago poet and author of the book Always Running. They discuss the 100th anniversary of Juvenile Court. Then the end of an era, Eight Forty-Eight food contributor, Steve Dolinsky, talks with Gordon Sinclaire about his restaurant Gordon which will close its doors at the end of the year. Also Richard Steele reflects on Chicago's political scene with longtime Chicago political activist Leon DePres.

This week Eight Forty-Eight takes a look back at the twentieth century with some stories that we produced during the year. First, host Steve Edwards presents an interview with Richard Ciccone, author of Chicago and the American Century. Also we revisit the 1952 Illinois State Basketball Champs, the Hebron Giants. And we trace the migration of African Americans to Chicago from the South. Plus we pay tribute to two Chicagoans who died this weekend. Eight Forty-Eight remembers R&B musician, Curtis Mayfield, and social activist, Ida Terkel.

It's a morning of Christmas stories. Contributor Jonathan Abarbanel shares a holiday tale of a putting up the tree with near-disastrous consequences. Writer Bennie Currie mourns the impact of T.V.'s monotone advertising. And Christmas Memories, a traditional holiday program from Eight Forty-Eight special contributor, Studs Terkel.

Richard Steele guest hosts as we continue our year-end rebroadcast of some of this year's stories on Eight Forty-Eight. First, an interview between host Steve Edwards and Deirdre McCloskey, visiting professor of Humanities at the University of Illinois Chicago. They discuss her memoir: Crossing. Then Eight Forty-Eight producer Teshima Walker talks with Chicago milliner, Raymond Hudd about hat fashion. And an interview between Richard Steele and Jazz club owner, Joe Segal, about the history and future of Jazz in Chicago.

Guest host Richard Steele continues our year-end review of some of this year's stories on Eight Forty-Eight. We bring back Steve Edwards' conversation with Studs Terkel about the book, One More Time: The Best of Mike Royko. Food contributor, Steve Dolinsky, takes us on a gastronomic tour of Russian communities. And Richard talks with political folk musician, Richie Havens, about his life and new book, They Can't Hide us Anymore.

Guest host Victoria Lautman revisits interviews from the past year on Eight Forty-Eight. Steve Edwards talks with Bob and Linnea Koostra about the affect of encroaching subdivisions on their farm life. Richard Steele talks with author Christopher Paul Curtis about his book, Bud, Not Buddy. And Victoria walks through a sound and video exhibition of 25 years of Bill Viola's work. Plus commentaries by Paul Denney and Colin Jones.

Host Steve Edwards checks in with Illinois Public Radio's Sean Crawford in Springfield for an update of the legislator's special session. Then WBEZ's Jason DeRose talks with Liz Johnson, author of Chicago Churches: A Photographic Essay. Then Churches at neighborhood institutions with John Joslin, executive director of the Near Northwest Chamber of Commerce and his attempt to save St. Bonafice. Richard Steele talks with Hans Masaqui, author of Destined to Witness: Growing up Black in Nazi Germany. Movie reviews with Eight Forty-Eight's film contributor Jonathon Miller. A special tribute for Second City's 40th Birthday.

Host Steve Edwards looks at the sweatshop industry with Dr. Rebekah Levin is deputy director of the Taylor Institute and co-author of sweat shops in Chicago. Contributor Victoria Lautman talks with Chicagoan Gregory Michie, author of Holler if Hear Me: The Education of a Teacher and His Students. Actor, Richard Henzel performs a scene from Prop Theatre Production of The Return of the Hip Messiah. Jazz musician Frank Catalano remembers the life of his friend, Charlie Earland. Plus media contributor Wally Podrazik on mixing mediums. And Jay Ferrari on his neighbors.

Steve Edwards goes on a tour of Jewelers' Row with the Chicago Historical Society's Tim Samuelson. Special Contributor Studs Terkel talks with John Langstaff, founder and artistic director of the Christmas Revels. Chicago writer Mike Houlihan. And a scene from the Famous Door Theatre's performance of the Ghetto.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Chicago Sun-Times political columnist, Steve Neal about his new book, Rolling on the River: The Best of Steve Neal. From the cityscape to the dinner table the holidays are upon us. Steve talks with contributors Ed Keegan and Steve Dolinsky. And Victoria Lautman speaks with juggler, Michael Motion.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Bill Wheelhouse about legislature meeting about safe neighborhoods. Divers have been search the Chicago River at the site of the Eastland Disaster. Sam Frank, program coordinator for the dive talks with Steve about what has been found. Eight Forty-Eight's resident philosopher, Al Gini gives us his Christmas reading list. Richard Steele talks with Fr Andrew Greeley, professor of Social Science at the University of Chicago, about his new book Furthermore: Memoirs of a Parish Priest.

• WBEZ's series on Time continues with a whirlwind check in with people for whom success or failure, even life or death, can turn on a fraction of a second.
• Bossa nova, jazz, classical music -- the difference, says Eight Forty-Eight contributor Richard Steele, is in the Time, or beat, of the music.
• Writer Ellen Barish on freezing Time on the pages of a diary
• Weekend theater reviews with Jonathan Abarbanel

• WBEZ's series on Time continues with former Chicago fifth ward alderman Larry Bloom, who speaks about time behind bars and his experience with loss of time and technology while serving a six month prison term for a tax violation to host Steve Edwards
• An expert on Muslim views of the millennium and the holy month Ramadan, which begins tonight
• Contributor Wally Podrazik explores Time in science fiction writing
• The Oriental Institute's Emily Teeter talks with contributor Victoria Lautman about ancient Egyptian methods of preserving an individual's place in history
• Writer Daniel Ferri

James Gleick, author of Faster: The Acceleration of Just About Everything, as part of WBEZ's series this week on Time.

Host Steve Edwards talks with veteran Chicago broadcast journalist Carol Marin about her new solo anchor role at Channel Two, and the state of local television news in this town. Economics contributor Charlie Wheelan fills us in on the value of time, as part of WBEZ's series this week on Time. Then, in commemoration of the 58th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, we hear from two survivors of the bombing, and writer Daniel Ferri, the son of one of those survivors, speaks of men and war and remembrance.

Steve Edwards hosts. WBEZ's week-long series on Time begins with a conversation about space and time with Nobel Prize-winning physicist Leon Lederman. He'll help answer questions such as What is time? Will it ever end? and Is time travel possible? Plus, a new study looks at the influence of white supremacists in the rock music industry, and attempts to recruit young people through their music.Writer Ron Wiginton on that odd circular time called deja vu.

Guest host Victoria Lautman talks with Dr. Nancy Cox, associate professor of Genetics at the University of Chicago about recent discoveries in mapping DNA. Food contributor Steve Dolinsky talks to Erwin Drechsler about latkes, traditionally served for Chanukkah. Studs Terkel with part two of his interview with author Walter Mosley. A different look at Polish music with Lucyna Migala, co-founder and artistic director of the Lira Ensemble. And, film reviews with film contributor Jonathon Miller.

New Years 2000 is quickly approaching. What are you doing to ring in the new year. Anything? Host Steve Edwards talks with Julia Keller and Laura Washington to get their take on the hype. Special contributor Studs Terkel talks with Walter Mosley, author of the novel "Walkin' the Dog." And media contributor Wally Podrazik on corporate mergers in media.

On World AIDS Day, Host Steve Edwards gets us up to date with the AIDS statistics with Chet Kelly, section chief of Infectious Disease Programs at the Illinois Department of Public Health. Then the discussion continues with Melissa Sweeney, project coordinator for Project Vida and Antonio Jimenez, executive director of the Minority Outreach Intervention Project. Contributor Rita Coburn-Whack talks with Shauna Singh Baldwin, author of What the Body Remembers. And Steve talks with Eric Hauber, Ph.D., vice president for the Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at SOKA University of America about its philosophy of teaching.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Post-Tribune of Northwest Indiana reporter, Rick Miller about passenger service at the Gary Airport. Architechture contributor Ed Keegan on redesigning Chicago's college campuses. Then Illinois Public Radio's Sean Crawford updates us on the problems with Child Support payments through DuPage County. And WBEZ music Director Chris Heim talks with Daniel Mark Epstein, author of the biography, Nat King Cole.

Host Steve Edwards takes an indepth look at Chicago's Water purification system with Cameron Davis, head of the Lake Michigan Federation, a Chicago based environmental group. Contributor Barbara Ransby talks with Linda K. Kerber, author of No Constitutional Right to be Ladies: Women and the Obligations of Citizenship. Economics Contributor Charlie Wheelan on the holiday shopping season. And a scene from the play, A View from the Bridge being performed at the Raven Theater.

Host Steve Edwards as he talks with Chicago Journalist, Richard Cicconeabout the connection of the Kennedy's to Chicago. Then a rebroadcast of Studs Terkels Thanksgiving Special.

Host Steve Edwards talks with political journalist Jack Germond about his new book, Fat Man in the Middle Seat: Forty Years of Covering Politics. WBEZ music director Chris Heim on the work of Mez Mezzrow. Eight Forty-Eight resident philosopher Al Gini on religion in the workplace. Contributor Dolores Hall on Thanksgiving. And theater reviews with Jonathon Abarbanel.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Greg Kolak, director of the play Crime of the Century and Bill Martin, former prosecuting attorney in the Richard Speck case, about the Richard Speck murders. There is a growing problem with the Canadian geese population in the Chicago suburbs. Steve talks with John Rogner, researcher for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service and Pat Armstrong, member of the DuPage County Environment commission. Contributor Richard Steele talks with Jorge Valdez, co-author of the book Coming Clean. And Ted Cohen, professor of Philosophy talks with Steve about the University of Chicago's great Latke Debate.

How is America fairing in raising its children? Host Steve Edwards talks with David Mercer, national executive director of the YMCA of USA. Victoria Lautman goes batty with wildlife research biologist, Dr Stanley Geart. WBEZ's Edie Rubinowitz talks with Maria Hinojosa about her new book, Raising Raul: Adventures Raising Myself and My Son. Plus Neal Pollack has some suggestons for the CHA.

Host Steve Edwards visits the newsmakers around Chicago. Steve talks with Public Aid director, Ann Patla; civility with the Palatine village board with mayor Rita Mullins; and purchasing the names of Cook County parks, with county commissioner, Michael Quigley. Then, Paul Rogat Loeb, author of Soul of a Citizen. And Eight Forty-Eight's Teshima Walker and Lafette des Catherinettes.

Host Steve Edwards revisting Chicago history with Judd Miner, former corporate counsel to mayor Harold Washington. Contributor Richard Steele talks with photographer William Wegman. Victoria Lautman talks with Dr. Allen Hirsch, director of Neurological Studies at the Smell and Taste Research Center. And media contributor Wally Podrazik.

Illinois lawmakers are meeting in Springfield to begin its fall veto session. Illinois Public Radio political editor, Bill Wheelhouse joins Eight Forty-Eight host Steve Edwards about what issues will be duscussed in the up coming weeks. Photographer Annie Liebovitz talks with Steve about her new book, Women. Our own Al Gini interviews our own Studs Terkel about his new book The Spectator: Talk About Movies and Plays with Those Who Made Them. And architecture contributor Ed Keegan.

Host Steve Edwards talks with economics contributor Charlie Wheelan about the presidential candidates platform on healthcare. Then, does the appearance of the candidate matter in electability? Steve talks with Dr Margaret Curran, professor of Political Science and research associate at the College of Education at Northern Illinois University, and Dr James Schubert, professor of Political Science and director of Graduate Studies at Northern Illinois University. Contributor Carlos Flores speaks with Illinois State Representative Edgar Lopez. And producer Teshima Walker talks with Diane McKinney-Whetstone author of Blues Dancing.

The 2000 political season is already starting to heat up. Eight Forty-Eight host Steve Edwards talks with Laura Washington, editor and publisher of the Chicago Reporter; Rick Pearson, political writer for the Chicago Tribune; and David Schaper, political reporter for WBEZ about what we can expect. Jonathon Abarbanel talks about the production of Ghetto. Commentator Colin Jones. And UIC visiting professor Deirdre McCloskey about life before and after becoming a women.

Former Illinois Senator Carol Moseley-Braun has been approved by the U.S. Senate to become the next Ambassador to New Zealand. Eight Forty-Eight host Steve Edwards talks with Radio New Zealand political editor Al Morison about what she can expect. Then, Pam Prescott of the now closed Rockford Time Museum, about Chicago purchasing its contents.

The holiday season is quickly approaching. Host Steve Edwards talks with Diane Swank, Bank One's chief economist about this years projected outlook. Then, Al Gini, Eight Forty-Eight's resident philosopher talks about the new book about 17th century philosopher John Locke, Locke in 90 Minutes. Then a Veterans Day special with contributor Studs Terkel.

Host Steve Edwards talks with William Julius Wilson, author of The Bridge Over the Racial Divide: Rising Inequality and Coalition Politics. Then, seven students have been expelled from the Decatur Public Schools. Steve talks with superintendent Kenneth Arndt, and Reverend Jesse Jackson. Contributor Gail Isaacson on naming your pet. And a Great Lakes Radio Consortium piece dealing with lead paint.

Host Steve Edwards talks one on one with James Joyce Chicago's new fire commissioner about past problems and the future of the Chicago Fire Department. Food contributor Steve Dolinsky talks with Daniel Boloud about his new book The Café Boloud Cookbook. Richard Steele talks with jazz legend Joe Segal. And contributor Neal Pollack and his version on what Chicago's new theme song should be.

Guest host Victoria Lautman talks with University of Chicago student Ian Marlier and Computer Science professor Janos Simon about SETI, Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence. Contributor Beth Austin and her alien tale. Film contributor Jonathon Miller on the films Bedrooms and Hallways, Sitcom, and Romance. Contributor Richard Steele talks with Gerald Lefcourt, defense attorney and Bobby Seale, co-founder and chairman of the Black Panther Party about the 30th Anniversary of the trial of the Chicago 8. And economics contributor Charlie Wheelan talks with Richard H. Thaler, professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.

The city of Chicago has unveiled its plans for a Millennium Park Music Pavilion. Host Steve Edwards talks with architecture critic Ed Keegan about Frank Gehry's design. Then Dennis Sheyers and Mona Noriega talk with Steve about bringing the 2006 Gay Games to Chicago. Contributor Victoria Lautman talks with Fermol Smith is writer and project director of Wheel People and photographic look at mobile homes on display at the Chicago Architectural Foundation. Food contributor Steve Dolinsky talks with Julia Child and Jacques Pepin about their new book, Jacques & Julia Cooking at Home. Plus media contributor Wally Podrazik.

The State of Illinois is set to receive 9.1 Billion dollars from a tobacco settlement. Host Steve Edwards talks with Illinois Attorney General, Jim Ryan, state representative, Jeffrey Schoenberg and Janet Williams, deputy executive director of the American Lung Association about what to do with the money. Film contributor Jonathan Miller talks with the director of the award winning documentary American Movie. Contributor Victoria Lautman looks at alternative schooling at Chicago's Waldorf School. And Steve talks with Jerome Kramer, editor of Book Magazine.

Today Eight Forty-Eight remembers Walter Payton. WBEZ reporter David Schaper talks with fans and friends of Sweetness. Then, host Steve Edwards talks with former teammate Vince Evans and Chicago Sun-Times sports reporter Ron Rappaport. Contributor Mike Houlihan has something to say about Walter Payton. Then, architecture contributor, Ed Keegan talks with Mark Robbins, design director of the National Endowment for the Arts. Then a look at the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead with Lydia Huante, education director at the Mexican Fine Arts Center. And Comin' Home host, Niles Frantz talks with Ross Bohn, lead singer of the Mighty Blue Kings.

Host Steve Edwards takes on the topic of evaluating parents of children in DCFS custody. He is joined by Bruce Boyer, supervising attorney for Children and Family Justice Center, Dr. Karen Budd, professor of psychology at DePaul University, and Dr. Maisha Hamilton-Bennett, clinical psychologist. Then then Guild Complex is in transition, outgoing executive director Michael Warr and incoming executive director Julie Parson-Nesbitt. Harry Steven Keeler Society with its founder Richard Polt. And contributor Victoria Lautman talks with Stephen P Huyler, author of Meeting God: Elements of Hindy Devotion.

Today, host Steve Edwards checks out issues affecting the suburbs. Steve talks with Daily Herald staff writer, Timothy Rooney on the FAA and Schaumburg Regional Airport. Then Mark Biernaiki, community development manager for the city of Elgin about issues of overcrowding. Then commentator Jamie Kalven on life after the CHA. Theater contributor Jonathan Abarbanel on Zoyka's Apartment at the American Theater Co.; This is Our Youth at the Steppenwolf Garage Theater; and Collette Collage. Plus Ken Melvoin-Berg on this pagan holiday we now call Halloween.

Host Steve Edwards talks with economics contributor Charlie Wheelan, who is just back from governor Ryan's trip to Cuba. Chicago Tribune reporter, Ted Gregory updates us on the construction at the Hillside Strangler. Then off to the Volo Bog. And Polka Hall of Famer and radio DJ Keith Stras.

Is Chicago a Shakespeare Town? Host Steve Edwards talks with Marilyn Halpren, director of Education and Communications for Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Karin McKie, adaptor and director for Shakespeare's Lovers & Fighters at Footsteps Theater and Eight Forty-Eight theater contributor Jonathan Abarbanel. Then Dr. Anne Kaplan, vice president for administration at Northern Illinois University on building a Diversity Resource Center. And Steve talks with Richard Cohen, author of Rostenkowski: The Pursuit of Power and the End of the Old Politics.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Chris Fosco staff writer for The Daily Herald about the proposed casino in Rosemont. Illinois Teacher of the year, Kevin Murphy. And special contributor Studs Terkel talks with Mel Gussow cultural critic for the New York Times and author of the biography Edward Albee: A Singular Journey.

Illinois Governor George Ryan is in Cuba and Eight Forty-Eight contributor Charlie Wheelan is covering the historic visit. Host Steve Edwards talks with Charlie about the Governor's visit. Then WBEZ's Edie Rubinowitz takes a look at the Chicago Cuban Community. Contributor Rita Coburn-Whack talks with African American writers Haki Madhubuti and Nikki Giovanni about African American writers in the next millennium. Plus Steve talks with activist Heather Booth about her decision and life after becoming an activist. And Contributor Daniel Ferri on substitute teaching and Teresa Scollon on life as a renter.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Laura Washington, editor and publisher of the Chicago Reporter and Julia Keller, columnist for the Chicago Tribune about the role of journalists. Contributor Al Gini talks with author Scott Turow about his new book, Personal Injuries. Plus film contributor Jonathon Miller on Black Cat; White Cat, Cremaster and Lucie Aubrac. And African American writer, Haki Madhubuti.

Human Research resumed this week at the University of Illinois Chicago on eight new projects. Host Steve Edwards talks with Dr. Jeffrey Sosman, associate professor of Medicine and Breast Cancer Researcher at UIC. Food contributor Steve Dolinsky checks out Czech Beer. Contributor Victoria Lautman talks with artist Bill Viola about his exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago. And contributor Richard Steele talks with producer/director Scott Craig and executive producer, David Crause about their documentary, Lost in Middle America & What Happened Next.

Illinois governor George Ryan has just been approved to travel to Cuba. Eight Forty-Eight's economics contributor, Charlie Wheelan is going to be on that plane with him and talks with host Steve Edwards about the reasons and ramifications of Governor Ryan's historic Trip. Then Richard Steele talks with 91 year old Chicago attorney, Leon DesPres about Chicago's past, present and future. And writer Daniel Ferri gives us some radio memories.

Join Host Steve Edwards as he talks with former FALN member, recently pardoned by President Clinton, Roberto Rodriguez about his life and politics in the Puerto Rican Community. Plus special Contributor Studs Terkel with part two of his interview with beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Then Eight Forty-Eight architecture contributor, Ed Keegan on Helmut Jahn.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Firefighters Union Local 2 president Bill Kugelman, about the sudden resignation of Edward Altman. Then Steve talks with Dorothy Brown, chair, of the National Women's Political Caucus of Greater Chicago, and Vicki MacNamara, chair of the Women's Leadership Counsel about the women in politics. Plus Eight Forty-Eight special contributor Studs Terkel talks with poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti. And Chicago writer Jay Ferarri moves into a new neighborhood.

Earlier this week, a plan was annouced to develop a north museum campus in Lincoln Park. Eight Forty-Eight host, Steve Edwards talks with Erma Tranter, executive director of Friends of the Parks, Bridget Gainer, director of the Chicago Park District's lakefront region, and Leslie Hairston, Fifth Ward alderman about the process taken and criticisms by southside leaders over the lack of assistance with parks on the south side. Then, Eight Forty-Eight special contributor Studs Terkel talks with composer William Bolcom, librettist Arnold Weinstein, and director Frank Galati about the Lyric Opera of Chicago production of A View From the Bridge. And Theater contributor Jonathon Abarbanel.

Host Steve Edwards Checks in with issues of suburban Chicago with Jonathan McKernan, staff writer for the Daily Herald on the police shortage in Fox Valley. Michael Tryon, McHenry County Board Chairman talking about the water shortage in McHenry County. And Carlos Sadovi suburban reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, talking on a proposed motel in Oak Park. Food contributor, Steve Dolinsky takes us for Tapas with Julio Bager, director of Wines from Spain and Randy Zweibar, executive director of Nacionale 27. Richard Steele talks with Nile Rodgers about Public Enemy, a documentary about the Black Panther movement. Plus contributor Neal Pollack on Taxes and Daniel Ferri on Harry Potter Books.

Yesterday, 10th district congressman John Porter announced he will be retiring after the end of his eleventh term in Congress. Host Richard Steele talks with the outgoing congressman about his reason for the decision to retire, any possible replacements and the future of the 10th district. Suzanne Malec, deputy commissioner for the Department of the Environment about Chicago's Fall Festival. WBEZ's Niles Franz talks with blues man, Fernando Jones. Eight Forty-Eight's resident Philosopher Al Gini on the Dali Lama's book Ethics for the New Millennium. And writer Colin Jones.

Host Steve Edwards Leads a discussion on the promise of Streetwise, with Anthony Oliver, executive director of Streetwise, Ikeem Onawu, vendor and Bob Canton, director of business and resource development at Kenneth Young Center. Architecture contributor Ed Keegan takes a look at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Victoria Lautman talks with Michael Frayn, author of Headstrong. And WBEZ's Edie Rubinowitz steps into the music vault at the Field Museum of Natural History.

Host Steve Edwards talks with WBEZ reporter, David Schaper, about mayor Daley's proposed tax increases for Chicago. Contributor Rita Coburn-Whack talks with Christopher Paul Curtis, author of Bud, Not Buddy. Then Steve talks with structural engineer, Dr. Gene Couley, about the annual structural engineer meeting in Chicago. Plus writer Mike Houlihan. And an Eight Forty-Eight original play for Columbus Day.

Host Steve Edwards takes a look at Illinois Tollway Authority with guests, Mike Truppa of the Environmental Law Center, Rogers Worthington, a reporter for the Chicago Tribune and Dave Schulz, director of the Infrastructure Technology Institute of Northwestern University. Special contributor Studs Terkel continues his discussion with Baritones William Warfield and Robert Sims about 3 generations of African American Spirituals. Plus Jonathon Miller on the Chicago International Film Festival. And economist, Peter Bernstein gives us a look into day trading.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Dr. Kenneth Fils, president of Darken Association, Sandra Swantek, director of Geriatric Psychiatry at Weiss Memorial Hospital and assistant clinical professor of Psychiatry at University of Chicago and Dr. David H. Baron, administrative psychiatrist for DuPage County Health Department, Behavioral and Mental Health Services Unit and, Medical Director of Outpatient Behavioral Medicine Services at Hinsdale Hospital about Elderly Depression. Special contributor Studs Terkel talks with Baritones William Warfield and Robert Sims about 3 generations of African American Spirituals. Plus media contributor Wally Podrazik. Writer Neal Pollack on the worlds tallest building competition. And a story by contributor Sunny Byers.

Suburban downtowns are in the midst of an identity crisis. Pete Skosey,vice president of the Metropolitan Planning Councel, Albert Hunter, professor of Sociology at Northwestern University, and, Bill Dixon, Arlington Heights village manager talk with host Steve Edwards about suburban communities renewal efforts. Mary Zimmerman talks about the Goodman Theater's interpretation of Homer's Odyssey. Author Ana Castillo talks about Peel My Love Life An Onion. Plus commentators Elizabeth Austin and Colin Jones.

The Chicago Housing Authority has unveiled a 5 year redevelopment and privatization plan. Host Steve Edwards talks with Phillip Jackson, CEO of the CHA, Francine Washington, CHA resident and community leader, and Melita Marie Garza, reporter for the Chicago Tribune about the future of Chicago housing. NPR's Peter Sagal talks with James Gleick, author of Faster: The Acceleration of Just About Everything. Plus economics contributor Charlie Wheelan and architecture contributor Ed Keegan.

Steve Edwards talks with Alfie Kohn, author of The Schools Our Children Deserve: Moving Beyond Traditional Classrooms and Tougher Standards. Author Sebastian Barry talks with contributor Victoria Lautman about his book, The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty. Then as the baseball season ends, contributor Paul Friedman gives us an overview of the season and predictions for next year. And Mike Houlihan tells us about his trip to the doctor.

Host Steve Edwards discusses moving day with Julia Keller and Laura Washington. Contributor Wen Huang has some reflections on the republic of China's 50th birthday. The southside community of Bronzeville gets a mayor. Nancy Faust talks about her 30 years of playing the organ at Comisky Park. And Jonathon Abarbanel looks at the start of the fall theater season.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is touting an increase of adoptions of children currently in foster care. Host Steve Edwards talks with Mary Sue Morsch, executive deputy director of DCFS, Tom Grippando, special assistant to the Cook County Public Guardian, and Anita Weinberg, director of child law policy and legislative programs at Loyola University about concerns of pushing children off public doles. Then Richard Steele talks with comedian Bernie Mac about the Kings of Comedy. Food contributor Steve Dolinsky talks about fall dining experiences. And writer George Savino gives us a different look at the dining experience.

Illegal Chinese immigrants have been detained in southern Illinois and have been ordered to be released. WBEZ's Edie Rubinowitz and Peter Kwong, director of the Asian Studies program at Hunter College join host Steve Edwards to give us some insight. Then Victoria Lautman talks with Al Gordon about making movies. Writer Sunny Byers. Resident philosopher Al Gini talks with mystery author, Sara Paretsky about her new book Hard Time.

Host Steve Edwards checks in with Doris Taylor, plant information specialist at the Morton Arboretum about the problems of Gypsy Moths. Then Indiana is lowering to 18, the age to purchase a gun. The City of Gary is fighting that law. Rich Bird, County Reporter at the Times of Northwest Indiana gives us the latest. Then economics contributor Charlie Wheelan talks with Brooke Stevens, author of Wealth Happens One Day at a Time. And Chicago writer Gail Isaacson talks about dealing with MS.

Chicago has the opportunity of reclaiming the title of Home of the Tallest Building. Host Steve Edwards talks with Eight Forty-Eight architecture contributor, Ed Keegan. Chicago Sun-Times architecture columnist, Lee Bey. And Adrian Smith, architect for the proposed building. Then, Victoria Lautman talks with Teri Agins author of the book End of Fashion, The Mass Marketing of the Clothing Industry. And Eight Forty-Eight producer, Justin Kaufman talks with Bob Zmuda, author of Andy Kaufman Revealed, Best Friend Tells All.

Creating Unity in Chicago's southern suburbs. Host Steve Edwards talks with organizers of Hands Across Southland, a coalition to celebrate cultural diversity. Steve talks with Beverly Sokol, chair of H.A.S. and Al Riley, trustee of Olympia Feilds. Then Reverend James Meeks talks about area clergy's effort to rid the Chicago Public Schools of guns. Then Dr. William Burger, vascular botanist at the Field Museum, talks about natural medicine. And contributor Rita Coburn-Whack talks with Connie Briscoe, author of A Long Way From Home, about the slaves of president James Madison.

Racism asa Psychological disorder? Steve Edwards talks with Dr. Nada Stotland, chair of the department of Psychiatry, Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Cedric Herring, professor of Sociology and Public Policy at UIC. Then food contributor Steve Dolinsky visits the Andersonville neighborhood. Then former U.S. Senator and republican presidential hopeful, John McCain joins Steve to talk about his new book, Faith of My Fathers: A Family Memoir, and his life and the state of the Republican Party.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Kelly Leonard, president of the League of Chicago Theatres and Carrie Kaufman, producer of PerformInk Newspaper about the role the league play in the Chicago theater scene. Then Victoria Lautman talks with attorney Scott Hodes, about the specialty of protecting an artist's work. And, Boxing is on a comeback and some say it is do to Bobby Hitz…we talk with him about the boxing scene in Chicago.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Mehrdad Azeman, executive director of the Chicago Recycling Coalition and William Abolt, commissioner of the Chicago's Department of Environment. Economics contributor Charlie Wheelan talks with Michael Moscow is president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Contributor Victoria Lautman talks with a founder of Bust Magazine. And architecture contributor, Ed Keegan talks about the Northern Trust Bank building on Oak Street.

Host Steve Edwards looks at the High Tech industry in Chicago with guests, Andrew Filipowski, creator of Devine interVentures, Sean Bisceglia, CEO of TFA/Leo Burnett Technologies, and Andrew Zajac, business reporter for the Chicago Tribune. Listen to a performance by Morikeba Kouyate, who is performing with the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra at Chicago World Music Festival '99. A recent study shows and increasing percentage of Minorities in suburban Communities. He talks with Ana Maria Soto, regional censes director of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education fund, and Pierre deVise, urbanologist and professor emeritus at Roosevelt University. Then, Dr Robert Zubrin, author of Entering Space: Creating a Space Faring Civilization.

Steve Edwards starts off the show with a discussion with Julia Keller and Laura Washington. This week Keller and Washington talk about minority role models and representation in the Media. Architecture contributor Ed Keegan talks about the 44th Annual Design Excellence Awards. Jonathan Abarbanel reviews A Road to Mecca, Trojan Women and Scary Home Companion. Then contributor Victoria Lautman talks with Dan Cameron about an exhibit of Faith Ringgold's work at the Chicago Cultural Center.

Steve Edwards gets an explanation of ComEd's announced infrastructure changes with senior vice president David Helwig. Plus, remembering 1952, the year that little Hebron (HEE-bron) High School went all the way to the Illinois Basketball Championship. And rewriting the history of the Incas with anthropologist Brian Bauer. Plus, food contributor Steve Dolinsky gets the low-down on organic vegetables with San Francisco chef Alice Waters. Then, sailing the Great Lakes through the music and stories of Tom and Chris Kastle.

Host Steve Edwards starts the day off checking in with J. Carroll Buckner, night reporter for the Daily Southtown giving us an update on the continuing saga in southwest suburban Dixmoor. Then Eight Forty-Eight resident philosopher Al Gini discusses adding a core curriculum to Illinois elementary schools for the purpose of building character. Chicago's World Music Festival begins next week and Steve is joined by WBEZ music director Chris Heim and, program director at Department of Cultural Affairs for the city of Chicago Mike Orlove about the first ever festival. Plus Steve brushes up on his vocabulary with Anne Soukhanov, editor of the Encarta Dictionary, a dictionary of "all world" English.

Steve Edwards talks with Dr. Elizabeth Hoffman, Provost and Vice-Chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Stanley Fish, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences... about the future and changes ahead for U-I-C. Then, contributor Richard Steele talks with Chicago violinist Johnny Frigo (FREE-go) about his music and his years on Chicago's musical scene.

Host Steve Edwards talks with WBEZ news correspondent Jackie Northam about a new federal execution chamber in Terre Haute (TARE uh HOTE), Indiana. Then... law is also the subject, when guests Robert Gilbert Johnston, dean of the John Marshall Law School, and Judge and former alderman Timothy Evans come in to talk about the law school's 100 years of history and influence. Plus, film contributor Jonathan Miller on the new film Twin Falls Idaho. Niles Frantz, host of WBEZ's Comin' Home, talks with The Sapphire Uppity Blues Women about their lives and music. Writer Elizabeth Austin on nature in its place. And Caryn Bark tries to rename her child.

Eighty years of Chicago Bears history come alive at a new exhibit at the Field Museum, and Eight Forty-Eight's Richard Steele takes us there. Then, we'll tackle a preview of the upcoming season with Chicago Sun-Times sportswriter Mike Mulligan. And Victoria Lautman gets the REAL inside story of the mime puppetry and magic movement of the Swiss performance group Mummenschanz. Reviews of the Res-fest film festival with Jonathan Miller, and the Valparaiso Popcorn festival.

Congress is back in Washington, and Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. joins host Steve to talk about politics and priorities in the nation's capitol and back home in Illinois. Plus, Eight Forty-Eight's Richard Steele talks with a business group that believes more federal dollars should be spent for education, not military deployment. Media contributor Wally Podrazik talks about education and cable. And we'll catch up with art Around the Coyote, and contributor Caryn (KAREN) Bark takes stock of the Beanie Baby craze.

Join host Steve Edwards as he talks with attorney Michael Deutsch about the acceptance of clemency for members of the FALN. NPR's David Welna gives us the possible political fallout. Then Steve goes on a tour of famous crime scenes with Richard Lindbergh, the author of Return to the Scene of the Crime. And we continue our millenium series with the great African American migration with a personal remembrance followed by a discussion with journalist, Isabel Wilkerson, writing about the great migration.

Today ... what's in a name? Some realtors and homeowners are working on a plan to re-name some of Chicago's classic neighborhoods. Host Steve Edwards talks with Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg and Chicago Historian, Dominic Pacyga. Interior design with Ed Keegan. Victoria Lautman talks with Richard Newhard, chief forester of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County giving us an Asian long-horned beetle update. And Steve Szoradi shows us how a large format Polaroid camera works.

Quality and equality in education are on the agenda, as Chicago Reporter editor and publisher Laura Washington and Chicago Tribune writer Julia Keller go "back to school." Economics contributor Charlie Wheelan on tax cut mania, and theater reviews with Jonathan Abarbanel. Plus, Asian-American jazz with Dr. Anthony Brown.

Host Steve Edwards gets an update from WBEZ's David Schaper about yesterday's city council meeting. 30 years ago the Chicago Cubs started their downward slide. Steve talks with Bill Gleason, Sports Columnist from The Daily Southtown. Film contributor Jonathon Miller talks with David Koepp, screenwriter and director of the new movie Stir of Echoes. WBEZ's music producer, Sarah Israel talks with Danilo Perez. Resident Philosopher gives us his thoughts on a recent trip to Africa. And Chicago writer Karin McKie talks about sleep.

Steve Edwards hosts a conversation with Harvard professor Howard Gardner on intelligence, classical education, and the making of model classrooms. Plus, could a vaccine help people addicted to drugs? Steve talks to Dr. Frank Vocci about his research on just that. Niles Frantz, host of Comin' Home on WBEZ, takes us on a swinging tour of the swing music movement. And Bob Hercules and Bruce Orenstein, co-producers of the documentary, The Democratic Promise: Saul Alinsky and his Legacy.

Richard Steele and some Chicago luminaries commemorate the Centenary of Duke Ellington. Richard will be joined by historian and author Dempsey Travis, Professor Richard Wang and tenor saxophonist Eddie Johnson. The history of the PTA, the Parent-Teacher Association with Lynn Weiner, professor of History at Roosevelt University. Food contributor Steve Dolinsky explores an Italian community on Chicago's Northwest side. And, William Abolt, commissioner, Department of Environment, City of Chicago.

Steve Edwards has a conversation about why some people see the coming millennium as the coming Apocalypse. And Victoria Lautman tours a new exhibit on the first century of American photography at the Terra Museum of American Art. Contributor Richard Steele has the story of Chicago sailor Bill Pinkney as he retraces the Middle Passage slave trading route. Plus, writer Elizabeth Austin says no to whining. And Amy Krouse Rosenthal thinks we're all too busy.

Remembering a little boy who died in Chicago during the summer of 1919, ... an event that sparked race riots around Chicago. Last month was the 80th anniversary of that event ... how did the city overlook the occasion... and what might that say about race relations today? Host Steve Edwards talks with Margaret Burroughs, founder of DuSable Museum of African American History and Dominic Pacyga, professor of history at Columbia College in Chicago. Plus Dr Robert Berkow co-editor of The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Centennial Edition. Plus Women of the Warrenville Youth Facility.

Host Steve Edwards gets an update from yesterday's Metropolitan mayors conference with Palatine mayor, Rita Mullens, Bartlett Village President Cathy Meleker and the director of regional programs for mayor Daley's office, Rita Atthis. Plus media contributor Wally Podrazik and animation. A look at Jane Addams by Gioia Diliberto, author of A Useful Woman - The Early Life of Jane Addams. Plus, a reading of Carl Sandburg's report on the 1919 Race Riots...And Victoria Lautman on parking lots.

Host Steve Edwards talks with financial contributor Charlie Wheelan and Diane Swank, economist with Bank One, about interest rates, the economy and tax increases. Plus...Peter Sagal, host of N-P-R's Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, steps up to bat and chooses a Chicago baseball team for himself. And continuing Eight Forty-Eight's series of encore interviews is contributor Richard Steele's conversation with Holocaust survivor, and new doctoral graduate, Tad Debski. And contributor Victoria Lautman talks with Dr Benard Greenberg, professor emeritus in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago, an expert on the "bugs of death."

As a divorce battle over frozen embryos continues in Cook Couty Court, WBEZ's Shirley Jahad talks with Dr. Pilar Osorio, Medical Ethicist and Director of Genetics Section of American Medical Association & Institute for ethics... Plus Architecture Contributor, Ed Keegan on the Pritzker Prize. And Studs Terkel takes us back to school.

The quality of Lake Michigan water, from bacteria problems at 63rd Street Beach to zebra mussels in the lake. Host Steve Edwards talks with Cam Davis, executive director of the Lake Michigan Federation. Plus, contributor Richard Steele rides with some African American cowboys. A rebroadcast with poet, essayist Diane Ackerman. And the Tribune's Mary Schmich on the joys of summer.

From Com-Ed to the Chicago fire, host Steve Edwards talks about famous fall guys in Chicago with author and historian Richard Ciccone. Eight Forty-Eight food contributor Steve Dolinsky looks at Chicago's newest restaurants. Click to find out more. Theater Reviews with Jonathon Abarbanel... Plus kindergarten master teacher Vivian Paley.

Host Steve Edwards talks with U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, Democrat of Illinois. And Eight Forty-Eight's Victoria Lautman visits the frontlines of care for infants and children who are HIV positive or AIDS-affected, at Children's Place. Plus, we bring back a conversation WBEZ's Peter Sagal, host of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, had with writer Nicholson Baker, author of The Everlasting Story of Nory. And writer and comedian Caryn Bark on juggling a new baby and a needy husband.

With another power outage in Chicago, WBEZ's David Schaper joins host Steve Edwards to give us an update as ComEd scrambles to fix years of neglect. Philosopher Al Gini talks about male bonding. Steve talks with David Starkey and Richard Guzman, authors of Smokestacks & Skyscrapers, an anthology of Chicago writers. Plus part two of a conversation between Eight Forty-Eight special contributor, Studs Terkel and author and historian, Timuel Black.

Contributor Barbara Ransby discusses a controversial new study that links the drop in crime to the legalization of abortion with one of its co-authors, Steve Leavitt, professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and research Fellow with the American Bar Foundation. Plus, Host Steve Edwards has a chat with our transportation man, Joe Zucker ... and an encore presentation of an interview with two of Chicago's chroniclers ... Studs Terkel and Timuel Black. And Eight Forty-Eight contributor Gail Isaacson remembers her father's love for jazz.

Clemency for imprisoned members of the Puerto Rican nationalist group F-A-L-N is the topic as host Steve Edwards talks with Illinois State Representative Edgar Lopez and Dr. Jose Lopez, whose brother is one of the jailed activists. Also, a housekeeper's poetic diary. Steve talks with author Lisa Alvarado. Plus, a rebroadcast of an interview with Steve Fiffer, author of Three Quarters, 2 Dimes and a Nickel.

There has been a series of power outages, including Thursday's outage in Chicago's Loop. Host Steve Edwards speaks with WBEZ's David Schaper for an overview of what has happened overnight. Then Steve continues the discussion with Adrianne Levatino, Communications director for ComEd, and Jonathan Goldman, director of policy and governmental affairs for the Citizens Utility Board. Then he talks with Julia Keller of the Chicago Tribune and Laura Washington of the Chicago Defender about quality of life. Plus, Film contributor Jonathan Miller and the Underground Film Festival. And, Food contributor Steve Dolinsky takes a look at russian cuisine.

Do insurance companies have a double standard? Eight Forty-Eight's Victoria Lautman talks with Illinois State Representative Mary Flowers and Dr. Norman Ryan, Medical Director's Commission for the Illinois Association, about the lack of health insurance coverage for contraceptives. And the world and memories and music of Richie Havens comes alive when the singer/guitarist sits down with contributor Richard Steele. Plus, the media insights of contributor Wally Podrazik. And writer Neal Pollack on the CTA.

Host Steve Edwards talks with U.S. Congressman, Rod Blagojevick about legislation limiting the governments sale of armor piercing bullets. Lisa Neff and Lewis Wiesberg talks about their part in creating Chicago's newest gay and lesbian paper, The Chicago Free Press. Eight Forty-Eight contributor, Rita Coburn-Whack talks with Errol Lincoln Bys, author of Riding the Rails: Teenagers on the Move During the Great Depression. Plus, Jay Ferarri talks about summer heat.

Host Steve Edwards talks with 4th Ward Alderman, Toni Preckwinkle about legislation limiting Pay Day Loan businesses. WBEZ's Jody Becker talks with Steve about the upcoming school year. Victoria Lautman talks with Barrett Murphy, director of the city of Chicago's Y2K Preparedness Program in the Mayor's office. And Gitta Sereny, author of Cries Unheard, Why Children Kill: The Story of Mary Bell.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Keith Chavel, supervisor, Attorney General-State of Illinois, Internet Criminal Activity Unit, about recent arrests in and around Naperville. Tim Samuelson, a curator with the Chicago Historical Society, talks with us about time capsules in Chicago. Victoria Lautman begins our millennium series by talking with Danny Newman, marketing impresario at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. And, Richard Steele talks with Anne C. Beal, M.D., Linda Villarosa, and Allison Abner, authors of The Black Parenting Book.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Jonathon Eig of Chicago Magazine about the latest on what's causing brain tumors at the BP Amoco research facility in Naperville. Theater reviews with contributor Jonathon Abarbanel. And, Studs Terkel marks the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima with a rebroadcast of a special 1963 radio drama.

Chicago attorney Anita Rivkin Carothers, who is assisting in Matthew Hale's appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court for admittance to the Illinois State Bar. Eight Forty-Eight's Victoria Lautman speaks with Brad Bird, director of a new animated film called The Iron Giant. Richard Steele talks with Paul Butler (Becker), Anthony Chishom (Fielding), Stephen McKinley Henderson (Turnbo), Barry Shabaka Henley (Doub), and Keith Randolph Smith (Booster). They are members of the cast of Jitney at the Goodman Theatre. Host Steve Edwards talks with Barry Silesky, Mike Warr, and Reggie Gibson about the 10th Annual National Poetry Slam. Plus, writer Colin Jones.

Steve Edwards moderates a discussion about the new coalition between the African American and Latino communities. Steve is joined by Gary Flowers, National Field director, Operation PUSH, and Rick Dovalino, president of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Contributor Barbara Ransby speaks with Sharon Powel, educator and author of Cycling for Girls Workbook. Visit with a group of women and their Mah Jong game. Plus, Eight Forty-Eight resident philosopher Al Gini talks about leadership.

Steve Edwards talks with Frank Wu, cultural critic and author of Black & White; L.S. Kim, visiting assistant professor at Northwestern University; and Darell Hamamoto, author of Monitored Peril, Asian Americans & the Politics of TV Representation. They are behind the New World-New Art Conference on Asian-Americans in the Arts at Columbia College in Chicago. And Eight Forty-Eight's Rita Coburn-Whack talks with Connie Briscoe, the author of Long Way from Home, a work of historical fiction based on her ancestors' lives as slaves on the plantation of James Madison. And contributor George Savino goes on a date, and Eight Forty-Eight's food contributor Steve Dolinsky (duh lin skee) is checking out Chicago's fish markets.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Laura Washington, editor and publisher of the Chicago Reporter, and Julia Keller, staff writer for the Chicago Tribune. Studs Terkel reads from his friend Nelson Algren's book Chicago: City on the Make Reading. Studs reads "Silver-Colored Yesterday." Plus Charlie Wheelan is economics contributor for Eight Forty-Eight and midwest correspondent for The Economist, speaks with David Brennan, chairman of the Chicago Board of Trade.

Steve Edwards will examine a controversial incentive program that pays drug addicts to become sterile. Guests include C.R.A.C.K. (Children Requiring A Caring Community) founder, Barbara Harris, Lyle Keller of C.R.A.C.K/Chicago, and Dorothy Roberts, professor ofLaw at Northwestern University and author of Killing the Black Body. Plus, film reviews with Jonathan Miller, the satire of Neal Pollack, and writer Daniel Ferri's Australian journey. Plus, a new play based on the life and work of Langston Hughes.

Today, host Steve Edwards talks with Jim Bower, vice president of Industrial Development at Bennett-Kahn Weiler and Tim Brown, co-director, of The Delta Institute about a developing dialogue over air pollution concerns. WBEZ's Shirley Jahad talks to Mariam Wolfe, a mother, whose son was shot in the July 4th weekend shooting spree. Steve Edwards continues the discussion on hate crimes with Eva Schloss, concentration camp survivor and stepsister to Anne Frank. Plus Victoria Lautman speaks with author and Chicago socialite, Sugar Rautbord about her new book The Chameleon.

WBEZ's Tony Sarabia takes an inside look at Chicago's Pacific Garden Mission. Plus, Steve Edwards follows with a discussion on the state of homelessness in Chicago with John Donahue, executive director of Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. Eight Forty-Eight's Victoria Lautman talks with Sharon Fiffer about her new book, Body. Plus seniors who believe that laughter is the best medicine.

Steve Edwards talks with Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley about power, politics, and life in city hall and in the city of Chicago. Eight Forty-Eight contributor Charlie Wheelan and David Gross, associate professor at University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, talk about the effect of credit cards on society. Plus, Swamp Monkeys and architecture contributor Ed Keegan talks about structures at the Lincoln Park Zoo.

Mary Coffman is co-director of Medill News Service and moderator or Radio/Television News Directors Foundation RTNDF Workshop. Joins Host Steve Edwards with Jack Doppelt, professor Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism, Robbie Harris, News Director WBEZ 91.5 FM and Joel Weisman, veteran Chicago political reporter, attorney and host of Chicago Week in Review on WTTW (Channel 11), to talk about the role of journalists in the 2000 election season. Plus, the diary of a teacher. We'll hear an encore presentation of the journal of Esme Codell ... a first year teacher at a Chicago Public School.

Host Steve Edwards looks at what impact the new Cook County Hospital will have on the future of county healthcare, not to mention patients and your checkbook, as he speaks with Ruth Rothstein, chief of the Cook County Bureau of Health Services Plus, the art of storytelling, with Bill Harley of the Illinois Storyteller's Festival. A rebroadcast of an interview with Donzell and Alisa Starks, owners of Inner City Entertainment, about building community at the movies. Plus, the a capella sounds of Thula Siz-we (Toula Says- way), a South African singing troupe making their first Chicago appearance.

Steve Edwards talks with Mike Mulligan, Chicago Tribune sportswriter, about the Chicago Bears training camp and the upcoming season. Brian Riley of the Illinois Audubon Society talks to Eight Forty-Eight about why they are purchasing land in one of the hotest real estate markets in northern Illinois. Author and schoolteacher Esme Raji Codell discusses her book, Educating Esme: Diary of a Teacher's First Year. Plus, theater reviews with Jonathan Abarbanel, and Colin Jones talks about how a night on the town can be more stressful than a day on the job.

Join host Steve Edwards as he talks with Chicago Housing Authority chairperson, Sharon Gist Gilliam. Plus, listen to a panel discussion on Ernest Hemingway. Steve is joined by Al Gini and Hemingway experts Mike Seefeldt, UIC professor and chairman of Hemingway Centennial Conference; John Sandford, nephew to Hemingway; Bill Hazelgrove, writer in residence at the Hemingway House and author of Tobacco Stick and Micah Highways; Todd Bauer, expert on 20th century literature at The Newberry Library; and Mike Reynolds, Hemingway biographer. Plus, Mike Houlihan on The Milly.

Steve Edwards talks with author and former Chicago Tribune journalist Richard Ciccone (si cone ee) about the Kennedy family's generations of political and financial ties with Chicago. Dr. Marc Weissbluth has just what harried parents need to get their children to sleep. The latest New York restaurant rage is now in Chicago...it's Vong in River North. Plus, Daniel Ferri talks about loss, and George Savino remembers his mom's homecooking.

Today, host Steve Edwards tries to make sense out of TIFs, tax increment financing; their effect on community; residents and economic development. Filet of Solo series at Live Bait Theater. The changing historical status of Gross Pointe Lighthouse in Evanston. And, contributor Barbara Ransby talks with Cathy Cohen about her new book, The Boundaries of Blackness: AIDS and the Breakdown of Black Politics.

A conversation with Judge R. Eugene Pincham, about news and events in Chicago and his controversial legal and political career. Also, sweet treats for cool days and food contributor Steve Dolinsky (duh LIN skee) has the scoop. And author Elizabeth Cox on her new novel, Night Talks. And, Jonathan Miller reviews Eyes Wide Open.

The mayor of the southern suburb of Harvey, Nicholas Graves, wants to add nearby Dixmoor to its rolls....but Dixmoor's mayor says no way. We'll have more on the controversy, plus... an update on service at the Chicago offices of the Immigration and Naturalization Service with district director Perryman. A visit with the owner of a unique store called Uncle Fun. Studs Terkel continues his discussion with Garry Wills , author of St. Augustine. Plus media contributor Wally Podrazik talks about the controversial season finale of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

Host Steve Edwards checks in with Larry Gorski, of the Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities. Richard Steele explores a magazine dedicated to divorce. Special contributor, Studs Terkel talks to author Garry Wills about his new book, St. Augustine. Plus Daniel Ferri gives legislators his interpretation of the Second Amendment.

Host Steve Edwards checks in with baseball halfway through the season with sports columnist Barry Rozner of The Daily Herald. Richard Steele talks to long-time farm reporter and broadcaster, Orien Samuelson. WBEZ's Blues host Niles Frantz explores why two Europeans, Tony Manguillo and Pierre Lacogue were drawn to Chicago to sing...and play... "The Blues." And Colin Jones has a thing or two to say on this hot July morning.

Join Richard Steele as he talks retirement strategies and 401k programs with economics contributor Charlie Wheelan and Teresa Chilarducci, associate professor of economics at the University of Notre Dame. A look at the Ail Wives population. Thomas Sills, author of Science Fun in Chicagoland. Commentaries by Mike Houlihan and George Savino. Plus a look at the Oriental Institute.

Guest host Richard Steele talks with Laura Washington, editor and publisher for Chicago Defender, and Jonathan Eig, executive editor for Chicago Magazine. WBEZ's Chris Heim talks with jazz muscian Andy Bey. Steve Dolinsky and the Taste of Thai. Contributor Neal Pollack gives his suggestions on other summer festivals.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Ann Woelk, Staff person with Council for Parliament of the World's Religions, and Wahaj Ahmed, Community leader and acting chair of Rogers Park Interreligious Coordinating Council, organizers of an inter-religious vigil against hate, planned for tonight in Chicago's northside Rogers Park neighborhood, where Orthodox Jews were shot last Friday. And it's Model T time....we'll talk about our national love affair with the automobile, from the Model T to the Mustang with Keith R. Gill, Curator of Transportation at the Museum of Science and Industry. Dr. Charles Shabica Professor of Coastal Geology and Engineering at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago & Coastal Consultant Specializing in Shoreline Protection takes Steve on a tour of the lakefront. Economics Contributor, Charlie Wheelan talks with Dr J Richard Thisilethwaite Section Chief of Trasnplantation Surgery at the University of Chicago and Dr. Lainie Friedman-Ross is Assistant Director at the MaClean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago about the economy of Organ Donations. Plus Jonathan Abarbanel, and suburban theater festivals.

Today, host Steve Edwards talks with William Kugelman, president of the Chicago Firefighters Union, as they start negotiations with the city. Eight Forty-Eight resident philosopher, Al Gini, talks about the philosophy of Confucius. Voices of the residents at Cabrini Green Housing Complex. A reading from WBEZ's Stories on Stage series and a commentary by Michael Houlihan. Plus, found art in the Chicago Public Schools.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Illinois Public Radio reporters Jonathan Ohle about the shooting rampage of Benjamin Smith and his affiliation with Matt Hale of the World Church of the Creator. Then Steve checks in with Harlen Loeb, Midwest counsel for the Anti-Defamation League about the leagues work on the North Shore. Author Kurt Anderson talks about his book Turn of the Century. Transportation contributor Joe Zucker. And Gail Isaacson remembers Ginger Rogers.

Today on Eight Forty-Eight. Just how do police and the FBI get their man? We'll talk with Beth Mullarkey FBI agent who's an expert in creating profiles of serial killers. Plus, theater critics in the round, and film reviews with Jonathan Miller. And the music and merriment of this weekend's African/Caribbean Fest.

Host Steve Edwards travels to McHenry County to get a first hand look at suburban sprawl and how it affects area farmers. Plus contributor Studs Terkel talks with The Nation correspondent, Daniel Singer... And media contributor Wally Podrazik.

On the 100 anniversary of the Juvenile Court System, host Steve Edwards talks with Eight Forty-Eight contributor Luis Rodriguez about his personal experience in the juvenile courts. A look at plans for a Maxwell Street face lift with Chicago architecture writer, Lee Bey. Rita Coburn-Whack talks with author Kimberly Cash-Tate, about her book "More Christian than African-American: One Woman's Journey to Her True Spiritual Self." Plus, looking at Chicago's oldest folk music venue, No Exit Cafe.

Fighting the stigma of mental illness. Host Steve Edwards talks with former first lady Rosayln Carter about her decades-long effort to improve information and treatment for those with mental illness and their families. Plus, a peek at the NBA draft. And is the new beach house at North Avenue a bauble or a bust? Eight Forty-Eight's Victoria Lautman visits with screenwriter, director and author Paul Auster (ow ster) about his new novel, whose narrator, Mr. Bones, is a dog. And, George Savino, gives us a commentary on dating in Italy.

Host Steve Edwards talks with Kosavar families, settled temporarily in Chicago, who yearn to go home. And the making of a media chef, the making of segregated neighborhoods, and attempts to make a new Guinness book record for blood drives.

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Jesse White tumbling team, and its founder, Illinois Secretary of State will be the guest. WBEZ's Edie Rubinowitz speaks with Chicago native Janet Jagan. The 78 year old President of Guyana. And we'll have theater reviews with Jonathan Abarbanel, and a preview of the dance music driving this weekend's Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade.

Steve Edwards talks with the people behind a new documentary on Chicago's Hidden History and meet, Joe Meno, author of Tender as Hellfire, a young floral-delivery-guy-turned-novelist about the work of writing fiction. The world of Women's World Cup with Chicago Sun-Times sportswriter Jeanie Chung. Plus Eight Forty-Eight food contributor Steve Dolinsky takes a look at the restaurant Blackbird.

Host Steve Edwards speaks with legendary Chicago journalist John Callaway about his career, and future after retiring as host for Chicago Tonight. Studs Terkel continues his series with composer William Bolcom. Eight Forty-Eight Contributor Rita Colburn-Whack talks about geneology. And Victoria Lautman has some ideas for a best-selling memoir.

Join host Steve Edwards as he talks with Dorothy Coyle, director of the Chicago D