(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “deep dish” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gives you a tip for dealing with broken parking meters, brings us the story of a wrongful conviction, and goes on-location with the president of the Chicago Pizza Club and one of its members to chat about the local pizza scene. A Parking Meter Tip – courtesy of The Parking Ticket Geek, official parking correspondent of OTL, at The Expired Meter. It’s not illegal to park at a broken parking meter in Chicago! The Geek has a way to help you out! John Maki – soon-to-be adjunct professor at Loyola University’s School of Law and a media organizer for the Center on Wrongful Convictions John tells us the story of Thaddeus Jimenez who, at age 13, was wrongly convicted of murder. He was released last week. ***BONUS: Click on the link below for John’s YouTube video of Thaddeus’ release from prison.*** The Exoneration of Thaddeus Jimenez VIDEO Francisco Quinteros and Jen Stander – members of the Chicago Pizza Club Mike met up with Francisco and Jen at Coalfire Pizza recently to learn all about the Chicago Pizza Club and the art of enjoying local pizza. Above: Part of a Scrumptious Prosciutto Pizza At Coalfire OTL #137 local music provided by Cyclesomething…
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “sizzling in bacon grease” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the editor of the Daily Daley, discovers the possibilities of fishing in Chicago, and chats with the Baconfest Triumvirate about Baconfest Chicago 2009. Anna Tarkov – Editor of the Daily Daley blog @ WindyCitizen.com Anna talks about Mayor Daley and his love of privatization, his relationship with the local press, the 2016 Olympics and much more. Marc Horwitz – a Chi-Town Angler and creator of Chitown-angler.com Marc lets us know how easy it is to fish in Chicago and tells us about the local fishing community. Seth Zurer, Mike Griggs, and Andre Pluess – the Baconfest Triumvirate and CURE-ators behind Baconfest Chicago 2009 Imagine a festival dedicated to bacon. These guys did and they’re working to get it off the skillet and into reality. We get the latest from them. Also, check out the Baconfest Twitter page and Facebook group! OTL #136 local music provided by Joe Pug…
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “Hey, can I borrow a pen?” radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen works around the OTL Bunker renovations, talks to the organizers of the upcoming Chicago Pen Show, hops into the OTL News Desk anchor chair to bring us up to speed on some past OTL stories, and learns about how the President’s proposed budget could impact Illinois’ green econonmy. Dan Zazove and Don Lavin– Co-hosts and organizers of the upcoming Chicago Pen Show. They tell us why they love pens so much and why the Chicago Pen Show is not to be missed. OTL News Desk Update – With your intrepid anchor, Mike Stephen Mike brings us up to date on some stories covered on previous episodes of Outside the Loop Radio plus other bits of local info. Above: The OTL News Desk in the OTL Bunker Max Muller – program director for Environment Illinois. Max discusses a report called Vision 2010: President Obama’s Budget, Clean Energy, & the Environment and how the FY 2010 budget could impact Illinois’ green economy. OTL #135 local music provided by IJ Quinn…
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “welcome back basebeball” radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen wants to hear from YOU, discusses a wide array of local issues with Ald. Manny Flores, learns about the new Chicago “Spotd” page on Twitter, and talks to the hosts of a Cubs fan podcast called The Cubscast. OTL Official Biz: We want to hear from you! E-mail us, friend us online, or post a comment if you have feedback, story ideas, love letters, etc. Manny Flores– alderman of the 1st Ward in Chicago: Discusses the Green Exchange, TIF Districts, the 2016 Olympics, and what’s up with the old Pizza Hut on Division and Ashland. Above: Alderman Flores Above: The Dead Pizza Hut in Wicker Park Clint McMahon – Founder of Twitter’s Tamale Guy Tracker: Tells us about his newest Twitter creation, Spotd. **BONUS**: to hear the OTL interview about the Tamale Guy Tracker click here! “Lou” and “Shepps” – co-hosts of The Cubscast They give us the lowdown on their Cubs fan-themed podcast. OTL #134 local music provided by Brown Line Fiasco…
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