We’ve all had plenty of opportunity to review our last Governor’s time in office, but what about potential future leaders in Illinois politics? Decision time is fast approaching. Of course, our political reporter Sam Hudzik has been reporting on all the action for The Election File, and now we’re kicking off our round of interviews [...]

You might know him as one of the Comedians of Comedy or as the landlord on Flight of the Conchords. We know him as that guy in the green shirt who we pulled away from watching Wolf Parade at Pitchfork Fest. Any way you slice it Eugene Mirman is a class act. Just ask the [...]

Today on Eight Forty-Eight’s “The Weekly Guide,” Vocalo.org’s Brian Babylon shares his top picks for this weekend. Check out his list for inspiration, then tell us what wacky, fun, hip, relaxing, brave thing you’ve got planned for this weekend in the comment section. Related Posts:Lunchbox: What are you doing this weekend?A Golden Moment in Pledge Drive [...]

Lately, Howard Stern has taken up his hatred of the Radio Hall of Fame here in Chicago. He doesn’t like it and he can’t believe he’s not in it (he may have a point). But in a classic Howard Stern rant during his show Wednesday, he may have gone too far. Howard took to the airwaves [...]

All the news that’s fit to podcast for your morning bike/train/bus ride, including the day’s top news, an in-depth feature and a look at the day ahead. In today’s episode: a critical new report on mental health in Illinois’ youth prisons; why we’re having two elections for one Illinois U.S. Senate seat; Tour de Elk Grove. 7/30/10 Subscribe [...]

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The jurors continued their deliberation today in their “cocoon of privacy.” The Associated Press published an article on Judge Zagel’s decision to prohibit the release of the names of the jurors. Zagel argued that with Facebook, Twitter, and Google, people could more easily get contact information of jurors. As Zagel said, if jurors “picked [...]

Over at WBEZ Music we’ve been posting a new video of a musical performance every Thursday. Last week we featured St. Vincent, today its Psalm One. Check out that lyrical flow! Related Posts:Video: The L Sessions with St. VincentVideos: Vivian Girls perform on Sound OpinionsWho’s up for going nowhere fast?In progress: Cabrini Green building demolished (video)Campaign [...]