OTL: Episode #301- Proposed Food Truck Ordinance analysis, The Best Taco Bell in Chicago?, New local transit app

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 “tacos rule” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses the proposed local food truck ordinance, is amazed by such positive Yelp reviews for a local Taco Bell, and learns about a new Chicago transit app in development.   Alex Levine— Founder of FoodTruckFreak.com Next week the City Council will vote on the proposed food truck ordinance.  Alex gives us her analysis of this ordinance. The Best Taco Bell in Chicago? – Mike, who is not a fan of Taco Bell but loves Mexican food, reads through some amazingly positive reviews of the Taco Bell at 2575 N. Clybourn.     Sara Aye–  Research Director at Greater Good Studio Sara and her team are developing a new local transit app that involves community participation.  We get the lowdown this week.  Check out the project’s Kickstarter page HERE. OTL #301 local music provided by Unicycle Loves You…  

OTL: Episode #296- Predator: The Musical, Windy City Cycling Club, Chicago Area Ethnic Resources

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 “get to the chopper!” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen previews Predator: The Musical, learns about the Windy City Cycling Club, and discusses diversity with the president of Chicago Area Ethnic Resources.   Derek Elstro— Director of Predator: The Musical This awesome show that turns the 1987 movie into a musical is at Stage 773 (1225 W. Belmont) through July 7.  We find out where this idea came from and what’s in store for this production. Jeff Rogers – President of the Windy City Cycling Club We learn about Chicago’s LGBT cycling club that’s now 20 years old.     Jeryl Levin– President of Chicago Area Ethnic Resources We get the lowdown on this organization that provides information on Chicago’s ethnic groups in order to break down barriers. OTL #296 local music provided by Cobalt and the Hired Guns…  

OTL: Episode #294- Where was OTL last week?, Streets for Cycling 2020 Plan, Ukrainian Village Historic Church Walk

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 “back from Vegas” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen explains where OTL was last week, learns about the Streets for Cycling 2020 plan, and previews the 1st Architectural Walk of Historic Churches in the Ukrainian Village.   Where was OTL last week?— Vegas, baby!  And now that Mike got his voice back, let’s get on with the show! John Greenfield – Co-founder of GridChicago.com We learn about the Streets for Cycling 2020 program, which aims to improve cycling conditions in the city.  Check out John’s post about the program HERE.     George Matwyshyn– Unofficial historian of the Ukrainian Village The Ukrainian Village is home to some gorgeous and historic churches.  On June 16 you can tour some of these churches on the Architectural Walk of Historic Churches.  We get a preview of the event this week. OTL #294 local music provided by Republic Steel…  

OTL: Episode #293- Parking Ticket Geek on the meter lease deal, Save the Portage update, Chicago Craft Beer Week

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 “ugh, I have to pay my meter again” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets an update on the parking meter lease deal, talks about a petition to save the Portage Theater, and previews the Chicago Craft Beer Week.   The Parking Ticket Geek— Official OTL parking correspondent and blogger at TheExpiredMeter.com The Geek gives us an update on the parking meter lease deal.  Check out his blog post on the subject HERE.   Save the Portage Theater – We get an update on the efforts to save the Portage Theater.  We hear a clip from OTL #288.  Check out the new petition to save the theater HERE. The Portage Theater in Portage Park.   Jonathan Surratt– Board member of Chicago Craft Beer Week Into craft beer?  This week is for you!  We get a preview of this great time in Chicago.   OTL #293 local music provided by The Hudson Branch…