Suicides in China-controlled Tibet continue to rise

Feb. 2, 2012
In recent months, a number of Tibetans have set themselves on fire in public to protest Chinese rule.

In Syrian crackdown, doctors who treat protesters become targets themselves

Feb. 2, 2012
In Syria, a surprising constituency has gotten caught up in the conflict between the government and dissidents: ordinary doctors.

Listener relives the 2011 blizzard

Feb. 2, 2012
Eight Forty-Eight turns the clock back to the morning of February 2, 2011, when Chicagoans woke up to hushed streets, abandoned cars and lots of snow.Tony Sarabia recalls his epic journey to work.

Wal-Mart contractors sued for layoff

Feb. 2, 2012
Low-wage workers are trying something new to improve conditions in warehouses that sprawl across suburban Will County.

Congressional candidates share fundraising totals

Feb. 1, 2012
Illinois candidates for the U.S. House released their most recent campaign money totals, which were due on Tuesday. WBEZ’s Sam Hudzik took a look at the filings and joined Eight Forty-Eight to share a few highlights.

Agenda for NATO/G-8 summits unveiled

Feb. 1, 2012
Eight Forty-Eight has spent a lot of time talking about the effects the upcoming NATO/G-8 summits will have on Chicago. How many thousands of protesters will show up? What impact will the tight security have, and who will pay for it? What we haven't heard is the agenda.

Matt Damon visits school in Englewood

Jan. 31, 2012
A group of students sat in a circle sharing their poetry, perspectives and personal takes on U.S. history.

Young politicos debate the 'State of the State'

Jan. 31, 2012
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will deliver his State of the State address this week, which got Eight Forty-Eight wondering: What do younger members of Illinois' political parties think the governor should propose to help get the state sailing in the right direction?

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