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We hear a report on the history of recycling in Chicago and why it hasn’t worked. Plus, a promoter tells us about how a new city proposal might effect the local music scene.


Bye, Bye Blue Bags

The Chicago Reader’s Mick Dumke reports on the history of recycling in Chicago and why it hasn’t worked.
Crashing the Party...Promoter

Arman Razavi tell us how he and other party promoters would be affected by a city proposal that would require independent promoters to buy licenses and liability insurance to host events.
City Tightens Up With New Promoters Ordinance

47th Ward Chicago Alderman Gene Schulter addresses concerns about the music promoter license.
A Sprawling Plan for Cook-DuPage Transit

Chicago Public Radio's Shawn Allee reports on the Cook-DuPage corridor transit plan to abate congestion and cut energy use.
Exploring Chicago's Native American Past

Ashley Gross takes us on a tour of significant Native American sites in Chicago.
Rhapsody in Spring, Rembered

Ranjit Souri shares a springtime memory.
Shakespeare Gets a Tony

Jonathan Abarbanel reports on the major local Tony nominations and one special award that’s expected to go to a Chicago theater company.
There's a G-Man In Our Midst

Rob Wildeboer takes the fitness tests that FBI agents endure.

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