Press Room

This American Life TV Show Nominated for Five Emmys
7/18/2008
The second season of This American Life, the critically acclaimed television series on Showtime, is nominated for five Emmy awards, including Outstanding Nonfiction Series.

Right Now with Richard Steele Broadcasts Live from Englewood Farmers' Market, Opening Day June 19
6/13/2008
On Thursday, June 19 at 3 pm, join Chicago Public Radio as Richard Steele hosts a special one-hour broadcast – live on opening day from Englewood’s new farmers’ market (6452 S. Ashland Ave).

Vacation with a Cause: Chicago Public Radio's Worldview Presents a New Series on Volunteer Vacations
6/11/2008
To kick off summer vacation season, Chicago Public Radio’s weekday global affairs program Worldview is launching a new series, My Global Activism Vacation, airing June 17 – 27 on WBEZ 91.5 FM.

Call for Entries: 2008 Third Coast Festival / Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition
5/28/2008
The Third Coast International Audio Festival is now accepting entries for the 2008 Third Coast Festival / Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition. Now in its eighth year, the Competition honors creative and compelling documentary audio work being produced worldwide in English for radio and the Internet.

Third Coast Festival Listening Room Brings World-Class Audio to San Francisco
5/21/2008
On Sunday, June 1, the Third Coast International Audio Festival presents a unique listening experience filled with incredible stories and beautiful sounds. Come out to hear a specially-curated program of unforgettable radio stories from around the world, in the classic lounge environment of San Francisco’s Café Du Nord.

WBEZ Management Finally Gives Jimmy Carane a Shot, Airing The Studio 312 Comedy Special Memorial Day Weekend, May 26
5/20/2008
After years of toiling away on segments and stories, Chicago Public Radio has given Chicago actor Jimmy Carrane and Studio 312 an hour-long special. The show will air on Monday, May 26 at 9 am and again at 8 pm and will feature interviews with Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlan, SNL’s Horatio Sanz and Matt Walsh from the Upright Citizens Brigade.

Chicago Public Radio Goes Green: Special Live Radio Broadcast from Green Festival on Navy Pier, May 17
5/9/2008
On Saturday, May 17 at 12 noon, tune in as Chicago Public Radio and Chicago Matters: Growing Forward present a special live broadcast from Chicago’s Green Festival and find out how “going green” is changing our region.

Third Coast Festival Listening Room Presents: The Lemon Tree, May 19, Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
5/8/2008
On Monday, May 19, the Third Coast International Audio Festival and Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies present a special audio screening of The Lemon Tree, a radio documentary that explores the roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict through the story of one deep friendship.

Chicago Public Radio Presents: The Talent Show, Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, May 14
5/7/2008
On May 14, the Chicago Public Radio Presents monthly event series presents a unique Talent Show at the Center for the Performing Arts (777 N. Green St).

Sound Opinions at the Movies Presents: Rock 'n' Roll High School, May 9 at the Music Box
4/30/2008
As part of its ongoing series showcasing great rock films, Chicago Public Radio’s Sound Opinions, the world's only rock 'n' roll talk show, presents Rock ‘n’ Roll High School on Friday, May 9 at 8 pm at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre.