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The 'Dueling Critics' review the Black Ensemble Theater's production, 'The Jackie Wilson Story.'

Nov. 25, 2011

Eight Forty-Eight talked with the Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, about the Black Ensemble Theater’s production The Jackie Wilson Story. And Jess Duff, co-founder of Urban Folk Circuit, shares her ideas for the weekend as The Weekly Guide. Urban Folk Circuit’s traveling craft show sets up shop Friday at the Double Door in Chicago. Then, Elysabeth Alfano talks to New Yorker cartoonist Pat Byrnes about his work and his new app Smurks. Byrnes is married to Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.

Meet Tim Morris, water leak detective

Nov. 25, 2011
While fresh water is abundant in our region, water loss has an economic cost. It is common for local water utilities to lose between ten and twenty percent of treated drinking water in transmission due to leaky underground pipes.

Remembering Maggie Daley

Nov. 25, 2011
Chicagoans are remembering their longtime first lady, Maggie Daley. A spokeswoman for the Daley family said Mrs. Daley died on Thursday evening.

Dueling Critics: Black Ensemble Theater revives 'The Jackie Wilson Story'

Nov. 25, 2011
The holiday season generally comes along with a nice big helping of schmaltzy sentiment on the side; It’s A Wonderful Life anyone? But at the risk of sounding corny, there is a local story that lets its audience believe dreams really can come true.

Weekly Guide: Jess Duff crafts a fun Thanksgiving weekend

Nov. 25, 2011
Some people hunker down at home with a fridge full of leftovers for their post-Thanksgiving rituals, some head out to the movie, and others go out shopping. Eight Forty-Eight's weekend guide had a way to get people shopping even if they weren't up for a trip to the mall.

'New Yorker' cartoonist pioneers app

Nov. 25, 2011
Many people were home from work Friday enjoying a turkey sandwich or tossing around the football.

Local librarian offers quiet lessons and friendship

Nov. 25, 2011
Chicago’s 2012 budget passed unanimously last week. Initially Mayor Emanuel proposed steep cuts to public libraries. The final budget restored some funds, so, the layoffs and scaled-back branch hours will not be as severe.