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Derrick Rose was announced as the year's MVP on Tuesday, making him the youngest player to receive the distinction.

May. 04, 2011

Eight Forty-Eight will hear highlights from MVP Derrick Rose’s time with the Bulls and find out what toll this level of play takes on an athlete’s health. Then host Alison Cuddy talks with incoming Chicago Public Schools CEO, Jean-Claude Brizard. And WBEZ's Sam Hudzik will look at the experiences of hometown leaders living outside the spotlight.

What's next for Mayor Daley?

May. 4, 2011
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley will chair what's expected to be his final city council meeting on Wednesday morning. Daley passes the mayor's office to Rahm Emanuel on May 16th.Then what?

All praise for Mayor Daley in final council meeting

May. 5, 2011
Chicago aldermen have said goodbye to their longtime leader. Retiring Mayor Richard Daley Wednesday presided over his final city council meeting.Nearly all the aldermen gave speeches.

Post-season play can be extra demanding on physical health of athletes

May. 4, 2011
Derrick Rose has been named the NBA’s most valuable player. The news was hardly a surprise for those who’ve been watching him light up the hardwood all year.

Interview: New CPS leader Brizard outlines priorities

May. 4, 2011
In the time since Jean-Claude Brizard was named CEO of Chicago Public Schools, he’s gotten a mixed welcome.

Assessing the impact of flooding on Illinois farmers

May. 4, 2011
On Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intentionally breached the Birds Point Levee in southeast Missouri. The goal was to relieve rising flood waters in parts of southern Illinois. The breach has already lowered water levels in some parts.

Does the death of Osama bin Laden change the legal game?

May. 4, 2011
The death of Osama bin Laden has raised a number of significant questions. In the near decade since 9/11, the U.S. re-wrote laws to aid in the investigation, interrogation and prosecution of suspected terrorists.

Nussbaum proposes a new way of assessing national well-being

May. 4, 2011
Deciding whether or not a country is advancing often comes down to a numbers game. Gross domestic product, or GDP, is the typical measure by which we track a nation’s economic progress or failure. But many argue that measure falls short of the mark.