OTL: Episode #265- Wood St. Police Station, Sustainable transportation, Inside Grand Bizzare Gallery

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 “grand bizarre” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to a resident about the possible closing of the Wood St. police station, chats about sustainable transportation with the co-founder of GridChicago.com, and travels to a new unique art gallery in Wicker Park.   Anne Shaw— Resident of Chicago Police District #13 In Mayor Emanuel’s proposed budget, three Chicago police stations are on the chopping block.  We visit the Wood St. station in the 13th District (Wicker Park/East Village) to hear from Anne, a concerned citizen.  She started on online petition to save the station here. The Wood St. Station (Photo courtesy of the EVA website)   Steven Vance– Co-Founder of GridChicago.com We hear about local sustainable transportation issues such as a proposed local bicycle sharing program and the state of the CTA Transit Tracker.       Justin Markin— Owner of the Grand Bizzare Art Gallery This new art gallery is described as an “anti-gallery” by its owner.  We visit the space at 1418 W. Division that is also his home. The Grand Bizzare Art Gallery at 1418 W. Division     OTL #265 local music provided by The Artist Formally Known As Vince…

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OTL: Episode #264- FoodTruckFreak.com, CitySwarm Chicago update, Domestic abuse help in Chicagoland

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 “food truck freak” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to a local food truck freak, checks in with the founder of CitySwarm Chicago, and discusses domestic abuse in Chicagoland.   Alex Levine— Founder of FoodTruckFreak.com and LetThemCook.com If you’re into food trucks, you need to check out FTF.  We learn about the site and a new video project that lets YOU show your support for local food trucks.   Lindsay Saewitz– Founder of CitySwarm Chicago Mike originally talked with Lindsay on OTL #226 back in January.  We get an update on her business and what it’s like being a young entrepreneur in Chicago.     Dawn Dalton— Executive Director of the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network Domestic violence is a serious concern in Chicagoland.  We discuss how the Network helps those affected by this kind of abuse.   OTL #264 local music provided by They All Have Legs…

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OTL: Episode #263- Stories from a Chicago cab, Gentrification in Logan Square

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 “cabs are here!” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks with a Chicago cabbie about his new book, gets a surprise call from an old friend, and discusses gentrification in Logan Square.   Dmitry Samarov— Chicago cabbie, artist, and author of Hack: Stories from a Chicago Cab We hear about the observations and stories from Dmitry’s extensive cabbie career as he chats with us in his cab. Dmitry Samarov OTL Co-Founder and Former Producer Andy Hermann Checks In– Looks like Mike forgot to mention him when talking about the 5th anniversary of the show last week.  Oops!   Don’t mess with Andy Hermann! OTL Rewind— From OTL #103– talking with Kelvyn Park student Yasendi Castaneda, and Logan Square Neighborhood Association organizer Rosita De La Rosa about their film focusing on gentrification in the neighborhood.   OTL #263 local music provided by The Claudettes…

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OTL: Episode #262- Mick Dumke on crime and basketball, Do security cameras make Chicago safer?

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 “I’m watching you” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen looks at the link between local crime and neighborhood b-ball hoops with The Reader’s Mick Dumke and then discusses the results of a study that examined if city police cameras reduce crime.   Mick Dumke— Senior Writer at the Chicago Reader Do local basketball courts breed crime?  Mick answers that question and discusses his latest analysis of the Chicago City Council.   OTL Turns 5 This Week!– Happy birthday to us!  Thanks for listening to this show over the years!!     Nancy La Vigne, Ph.D.— Director of the Justice Policy Center at The Urban Institute Nancy and her research team studied the use of public surveillance cameras in Chicago.  She tells us what they discovered.  You can check out the study here.   OTL #262 local music provided by Sunny Shadows…

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