OTL: Episode #397- IL’s marijuana policy, Reboot Illinois, Good in Englewood

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “radio reboot” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the lead author of a recent study on Illinois’ marijuana policy, discusses state government with the executive editor of Reboot Illinois, and takes a closer look what’s good in Englewood.   Kathie Kane-Willis– Director of the Illinois Consortium on Drug Policy at Roosevelt University This week a new study was released that analyzes our state’s policy on marijuana misdemeanor enforcement.  Kathie is the lead author of this report and discusses what she and her team found.     Matt Dietrich– Executive Editor at Reboot Illinois This organization aims to encourage us to retake ownership of our local government by providing us with the information we need to take action.  We get the details.       Rashanah Baldwin– Journalist and resident of Englewood She’s sick and tired of the negative press Englewood receives, so Rashanah is on a mission to let us know what’s good in Englewood.         OTL #397 local music provided by Yellow Jacket…  

OTL: Episode #392- A new way to pay your parking meter, The chef behind local pet-eating supper clubs

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “don’t eat your pet” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the Parking Ticket Geek about a new way to pay your parking meter and finally gets to the heart of the controversial issue of serving house pets at local underground supper clubs.   The Parking Ticket Geek – Blogger at The Expired Meter There’s a new way to pay your parking meters in Chicago using your phone.  The Geek gives us the info.   A new way to pay your meter.   Chef Antonio Reynolds– Executive chef at Trubadeaux restaurant in Edgewater In this exclusive interview we hear from the local chef behind the movement of serving pets at underground supper clubs.     Chef Reynolds and his brother Lyle.     OTL #392 local music provided by City Street Jams…  

OTL: Episode #391- Transit Future, Chicago Literary Map, Serving pets for dinner: Part 2

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “future of transit” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a proposed revamped local transit system, chats with the creator of the Chicago Literary Map, and follows up on “extreme” underground dinners with the co-owner of Trubadeaux restaurant.   Jacky Grimshaw– Director of the Transit Future project and Vice President for Policy at the Center for Neighborhood Technology We learn about Transit Future’s plan for a revamped Chicagoland transit system. Transit Future’s proposed system layout.   Stephanie Plenner– Creator of the Chicago Literary Map This unique map combines user-submitted writings about different areas of the city.       Lyle Reynolds– Co-Owner and General Manager of Trubadeaux restaurant in Edgewater Following up on a conversation about serving house pets at underground dinners (OTL #389), we hear from one of the proponents of this culinary approach.   Lyle Reynolds of Trubadeaux.   OTL #391 local music provided by Cassettes on Tape…  

OTL: Episode #390- Car Pal app, Chicago Design Museum, Random Acts of Radio

TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “car pal” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about the new Car Pal app, chats with the co-founder of the Chicago Design Museum, and celebrates another long-running radio show on WLUW.   Varun Goel– Co-creator of the Car Pal app We’re back in street-sweeping season in Chicago.  This handy app lets you know if you’re parking in a restricted area and much more.  We get the lowdown.   Tanner Woodford– Co-founder and Chairman of the Chicago Design Museum This unique museum seeks to unite, inform, and inspire.  Check out their Kickstarter page as they raise funds for a permanent home in the city.       Cooper St. James– Host of Random Acts of Radio every 1st Sunday of the month on WLUW We learn about this audio documentary show that celebrates seven years on the radio this week.     OTL #390 local music provided by The Orwells…