WBEZ | Justin Kaufmann

Caption contest: Rahm & Garry caught in a moment

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:10:00 -0500

How did I just see this? The Chicago Sun-Times put this on the front page today. I guess this is what we miss when the paper will eventually go away. But luckily, it's not too late for a good ole' fashioned caption contest!!!!!I'll go first:-- "Um, Garry? Gar?

Mayor contests parking meter bill (he had his hazards on)

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:26:00 -0500

So Chicago taxpayers owe more money on the parking meter deal? $50 million to be exact. I'm happy that the city is fighting the bill, but the irony is delicious. Will the mayor have to contest this bill like I contest a parking ticket?

Wrapping up NATO: The summit that didn't go viral

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:36:00 -0500

President Obama stole the headlines yesterday and this morning with his NATO plan for withdrawal from the war in Afghanistan. But the bigger story is that this protest didn't garner international media attention.

Steve Dahl: Chicago's original shock jock goes digital

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:14:00 -0500

Wednesday Steve Edwards sits down with Chicago's original shock-jock Steve Dahl. Dahl has been on Chicago radio for four decades. He dominated ratings for WLS and WLUP as half of the famed "Steve and Garry" show. Steve was a national name representing Chicago radio.

Cleaning up after you: Steve Jensen protects the 32nd ward

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:36:00 -0500

The election is over. The candidates have won and lost. The volunteers have gone home. But wait guys...what about all the signs you put up on the fences? What about the litter of stickers and fliers strewn about the public walkway?

The new 'Afternoon Shift' debuts today. What non-Whitney stories should we talk about?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:23:00 -0600

Ah, you know it's Winter in Chicago when the streets are white. Not with snow, but with a salty residue that probably kills smaller life forms.Welcome to another week, friends. Today is fun, it's the start of Steve Edwards' new show, the Afternoon Shift. It's from 2-4pm.

The Rundown: Would I get the sticker-gate story more if I grew up here? (and other great comments)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:21:00 -0600

I'm going on Eight Forty-Eight today to read some of your comments on how you would have covered sticker-gate. I got some great feedback from yesterday's post and now I have full control of the airwaves to make you famous.

The Rundown: Why we didn't cover sticker-gate on 848 (yet)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:26:00 -0600

Man, busy show today. Live radio! We added a segment this morning based on the news that Art Chicago is done at the Merchandise Mart. I could've also put in something on sticker-gate, but you know, I find that story to be a product of a new media world order.

The Rundown: Did you know the North Side has the most runners in the world?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:14:00 -0600

The shows just keeps getting better. The last few Eight Forty-Eight shows have showcased some great conversations. Did you hear the sick day convo yesterday? Or how about Julie Frost on Monday, singing her song "Masterpiece" live in studio?

The Rundown: 588-202-beeb bbooop beeep beep-2300 Emuna!!! (and other unneccesary carpet jingle jokes)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:24:00 -0600

Hey hey! Two blogs in a row! Big Eight Forty-Eight today. And did you see Feder this morn? Nice Edwards mug:Steve starts next Monday. Here's what is on Eight Forty-Eight today:9 out of 10 Chicagoans hate the idea of speed cameras.