(podcasting “from” on the sand at Hollywood Beach) (broadcasting on the 100-watt radio reclamation district radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about the proposed Chicago city budget, they get the scoop on the effluent pumped into our local waterways, and then they discuss the upcoming vote for a constitutional convention in Illinois. Mick Dumke – writer/editor, Chicago Reader; on the proposed Chicago city budget (Chicago Reader “Clout City” blog) Jill Horist – manager of public affairs, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District; on “Environmentalists, regulators push for disinfection of Chicago River effluent” (MWRD HQ, by “bored now“) Bruno Behrend – co-founder, Yes for Illinois campaign; on voting for an Illinois Constitutional Convention on Nov. 4 (Yes for Illinois) (segue music this week from Soft Targets)
(podcasting “from” out in back of CTA headquarters on Lake Street) (broadcasting on the 100-watt speakers’ corner radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss the latest news regarding the CTA, they catch up with their Chicago Marathon correspondent, and then they learn about free speech issues in the city. Kevin O’Neil – founder and publisher, CTA Tattler; on the latest CTA issues, including yet another proposed fare hike (Morse Red Line CTA stop 1979, by “doodlelb“) Kathleen Weber – Evanston Township High School coach/teacher; on her results in the Chicago Marathon this past weekend (Chicago Marathon 2008, by “mlephotos“) Chris Drew – Executive Director, Uptown Multicultural Arts Center; on community arts organizations, and free speech issues in Chicago (Uptown Multicultural Arts Center) (segue music this week from 56 Hope Road)
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(podcasting “from” in the alley next to producer Andy Hermann’s apartment, near the garbage cans) (broadcasting on the 100-watt pig sty radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann bask in the glow of their anniversary celebration last week, they learn about garbage in the city, they discuss a controversial nude painting, and then they talk about the Great Lakes and environmentalism. OTL #105 (2nd Year Anniversary Party) afterglow; talking with the Little Announcer Guy about his performance Peggy Macenas – Midwest Regional Manager, National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA); on Chicago Garbage Facts regarding commercial waste pickup (producer Andy Hermann’s alley) OTL Controversial News Update; the nude portrait at the Old Town Ale House isn’t the weird part of the story (“Sarah Palin”) Brian Granahan – staff attorney and clean energy advocate, Environment Illinois; on environmental issues in the region, including the Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act (Great Lakes) (segue music this week from The WiseBloods)
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(podcasting “from” out in back of Nick’s Uptown) (broadcasting on the 100-watt getting-ready-to-party-next-week radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann announce OTL’s 2nd Anniversary Party, they discuss a valuable piece of land in Uptown, they offer a web-exclusive piece of audio, and then they get an update on a controversial Chicago city ordinance. OTL’s Big Two Year Anniversary Party; we’re taping a special one-hour edition of OTL at Toons Bar & Grill on Tue 9/23 night at 7:30p, to air on WLUW next Fri 9/26 at 5:30p (note the earlier air time) (Click here for all the details!) Molly Phelan – Fix Wilson Yard; on developing a prime six acres of land in Uptown Wilson Yard OTL News & Updates; the full Johnnie Lee Savory interview is now available, the big Two Year Anniversary Party on Tue 9/23 Johnnie Lee Savory Paul Natkin – board member, Chicago Music Commission; with an update on the proposed Chicago Promoters Ordinance Chicago Music Commission (segue music this week from Robbie Fulks)
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