(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “Chicago talking” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets an update on yet ANOTHER parking fiasco in the city, profiles a website dedicated to local rock, and discusses citizen journalism with the publisher of a local news blog. The Parking Ticket Geek – Blogger at theexpiredmeter.com and official OTL parking correspondent More good news about the parking situation in Chicago: apparently the meter pay boxes have clocks that are running slow. Great. The PTG gives us the latest on this story. You can also read him on the Chicago Now blog. Frank Krolicki – Founder of WindyCityRock.net Chicago has a thriving music scene. Windy City Rock aims to chronicle the scene and serves as a local music hub for Chicagoans. We get all the details from Frank. Suzanne McBride — Co-publisher of ChicagoTalks.org and Co-chair of the Journalism Department at Columbia College We feature a discussion about citizen journalism and its future here in Chicago as well as a profile of Chicago Talks. OTL #156 local music provided by Oh My God…
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “neighborhood friendly” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen plays anchor behind the OTL News Desk, discusses the pros and cons of the new Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission, learns about some NW Side neighborhoods, and looks at the funding of local online journalism. The OTL News Desk– From setting the record for most people wearing Groucho glasses in one place to the new local tax on booze, intrepid anchor Mike Stephen has the latest. Tracy Siska – Executive Director of the Chicago Justice Project Recently Gov. Quinn signed legislation that established the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission; a response to torture authorized under Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge. What are the pros and cons of this commission? Tracy joins us to give us his views. Dan Kelly – Local writer and author of Chicago Revenant: Dunning/Schorsch Village Dan writes for this occasional feature on GapersBlock.com. This is the first in a series of Chicago Revenants and for his maiden voyage Dan went to the Northwest Side of the city to profile some neighborhoods. He reports back to us what he discovered. Mike Doyle – Scribe of ChicagoCarless.com Mike explains what he sees as the flaws of current funding system used to back various local blogs and profiles the upcoming Community Blogging and Online Media event. He also wrote about the funding issue here. OTL #153 local music provided by The Artist Formerly Known […]
Posted 17 years ago Tagged Chicago Carless Chicago media Chicago Radio Dan Kelly Gapersblock.com Mike Doyle Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Time Out Chicago WLUW
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “viral audio” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses the rise of the Chicago Democratic Machine, tells us about his experience with random bar breakdancing, and talks to an Uptown resident about what the hell is happening in that neighborhood. Rich Lindberg – Local writer and author of The Gambler King of Clark Street We’ve all heard of the political Chicago Democratic Machine. But where exactly did it come from? Rich shines a new light on this topic. Rando Bar Breakdancing – You never know when you’re going to see it. Recently Mike was hanging out with friends at Mac’s bar on Division. Before they knew it they had front row seats to an impromptu dance-off! Mike rolled video on his cell phone camera… James Cappleman – Resident of Uptown and Board President of the Uptown Chicago Commission There has been some craziness in Uptown lately. From riots in the streets to angry residents chasing the Alderman out of a press conference, some might say, “What’s going on, Uptown?” We hear from a resident about the mood of the neighborhood and what he thinks needs to be done to unify the area. OTL #152 local music provided by Anni Rossi…
Posted 17 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Radio James Cappleman Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Rich Lindberg Uptown WLUW
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 […]
Posted 17 years ago Tagged Chicago parking Mike Stephen Parking Ticket Geek Vi Daley WLUW