(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “at your service” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen jumps behind the OTL News Desk, chats with local musician, Trakan, reflects on last week’s parking-themed show, and talks to the author of the At Your Service blog. The OTL News Desk – The Sears Tower changed its name yesterday. Mike shares a spin on the new name. Trakan – Local musician and community activist Trakan is a local rocker who is involved in the community. In addition to his music you can also check out the cool map making he does for neighborhoods here. OTL Parking Reflections – Mike gives some of his thoughts on the parking-themed edition of the show that aired last week. “Patti Hunter” – Blogger at the At Your Service blog on BeachwoodReporter.com Patti writes about her experiences as a server at a local pizza joint She shares some of her stories this week. OTL #147 local music provided by Trakan…
IT’S THE SPECIAL LOCAL PARKING SHOW… (podcasting from the inside of Mike Stephen’s car in front of the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “I’ll be right back after I move my car” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to a Chicagoan about her unjust towing experience, chats at last with Ald. Vi Daley (43rd) about parking meters and towing problems, and checks in with the Parking Ticket Geek about city vehicle sticker issues. Mike Broadcasts From His Car – Through the magic of radio Mike anchors this week’s show from his car. Unfortunately for our host, in no way does the below picture look anything like his ride. Ali Montag – Chicagoan who had her car towed Ali had her car towed in the Lincoln Park area (43rd Ward). She tells us her story…a story that resembles what happened to Mike in that same area a year ago! Vi Daley – Alderman of the 43rd Ward After repeated attempts, Ald. Daley finally agreed to come on the show! You might remember what happened last year when Mike got his car towed in Lincoln Park. They discuss that incident and others like it as well as the parking meter rate increase. The Parking Ticket Geek – Blogger at theexpiredmeter.com and Official Parking Correspondent of OTL The PTG gives us his views on towing and the parking meter situation while providing some helpful city vehicle sticker tips. OTL #146 local music provided by The […]
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Editor’s Note: OTL was recently named as one of Chicago’s most influential news sites by the Community Media Workshop! Thanks so much for your continued support of the program and its mission! Now on with the show! (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “get on your bikes and ride…naked” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen wonders about MANicures, dicusses the parking problems in the West Loop, learns an important Bacon Fest Chicago update, and gets the skinny on the World Naked Bike Ride Chicago. To MANicure Or Not to MANicure – Mike reads a blog entry from the CTA Tattler and wonders if maybe it’s time to get a manicure…but not while on the El. Micah Maidenberg – Editor, Chicago Journal Micah discusses his article about the problems residents of the West Loop face when trying to park their cars. You can read the article here. Seth Zurer – Co-organizer and Co-Founder of Baconfest Chicago ’09 Seth joins us once again from Baconfest HQ to tell us when and where this event will take place! He also gives us new details on this festival of everyone’s favorite pork product. Steven Lane – Co-organizer of the World Naked Bike Ride Chicago This Saturday, June 13th, people will be getting together to ride their bikes in Chicago…naked. Why? How can YOU be nude on a bike too? Steven answers these questions and more! OTL #142 local music provided by Lurrie Bell…
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “I’m very much interested in replacing Obama” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the co-organizer of the upcoming Chicago Media Future Conference, discusses a recent ruling about off-duty Chicago cops, and dives into some hot local political issues with Mick Dumke of the Chicago Reader. Scott Smith – Co-organizer of the Chicago Media Future Conference Scott discusses some of the challenges facing local media and how the upcoming conference will address these challenges. Tracy Siska – Executive Director of the Chicago Justice Project Recently CPD officers were found not guilty in the Jefferson Tap brawl case. Tracy blogged about this verdict and what it means for Chicago. Mick Dumke – Writer and Editor at the Chicago Reader and blogger at Clout City. Mick joins us once again to discuss some of the latest and hottest Chicago political news. OTL #140 local music provided by Powerspace…
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