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Dec. 20, 2010

Producer Eilee Heikenen-Weiss guest hosts this special encore edition of "Eight Forty-Eight" on "saying goodbye." First, a look back at the local political figures we've bid adieu to this year.  Then, Linda Paul reports on one young man's struggle to say goodbye to his juvenile record.  And Ron Litke shares his thoughts on a medical procedure he'd like to see go away. 

 

 

Saying goodbye: Chicago political figures exit the stage

Dec. 20, 2010
This year has brought various noteworthy departures from local politics.  WVON host Lenny McCallister, Chicago Sun-Times reporter Lisa Donovan, and Dick Simpson from the University of Illinois at Chicago join us to talk abo

A visit with Robert Blagojevich

Dec. 20, 2010
Various individuals exited the political stage in 2010, but a conviction on just one of the 24 federal charges against Rod Blagojevich means we won't be saying goodbye to the former governor anytime soon.

Inside and Out: Jobs and future stalled by records thought secret

Dec. 20, 2010
If you look at all the juvenile arrests in Chicago, you'll find that about a quarter of them take place on the grounds of a Chicago Public School.  That works out to almost 5,000 a year.

After the Wars: Remembering a son lost in Afghanistan

Dec. 20, 2010
In December of last year, Thomas and Anna Ware were forced to say a very painful goodbye to their son, Albert Ware. Albert immigrated to the United States from Liberia at age 10, when his father grew concerned about the conflict there.

Where everybody knew your name: Remembering Metra's bar cars

Dec. 20, 2010
For decades, Metra operated bar cars complete with beer, wine, mixed drinks and snacks for sale.  The service was discontinued back in August of 2008, although  the commuter rail line does still allow passengers to bring their own booze on board.  But as Eilee Heikenen-Weiss found out

Ron Litke's thoughts on circumcision

Dec. 20, 2010
Writer Ron Litke feels very strongly about a certain medical procedure that involves saying 'adios' to a certain body part. He brings us these thoughts on circumcision.

2010 year in music roundtable wrap-up

Dec. 27, 2010
Alison Cuddy got a chance to review the year in music. She invited WBEZ's "Radio M" host Tony Sarabia and music critic and "Eight Forty-Eight" contributor Althea Legaspi in to talk about the highlights of 2010.

A conversation with Grammy winner Kurt Elling

Dec. 27, 2010
Among the highlights of this year is a man who finally got what he deserved. After nine nominations, Kurt Elling won a Grammy this year.

One-on-one with Wilco's Glenn Kotche

Dec. 27, 2010
Glenn Kotche is best known for his work with Chicago's Wilco.

Richard Steele sits down with Mavis Staples

Dec. 27, 2010
Collaboration is nothing new for legendary gospel singer Mavis Staples.She started her music career with what some might consider the toughest co-workers--her relatives!