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Chicago's food insecurity, red line renovation and the business of the Blackhawks

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Young Leaders has a new report out on Chicago’s food insecurity. The CTA says 32 percent of Red Line construction contracts were awarded to women- and minority-owned businesses. Danny Ecker of Crain's Chicago details the business of the Blackhawks.[View the story "Afternoon Shift: Chicago's food insecurity, red line rennovation and the business of the Blackhawks" on Storify]

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Chicago's food insecurity, red line renovation and the business of the Blackhawks

Jun. 19, 2013
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Young Leaders has a new report out on Chicago’s food insecurity. The CTA says 32 percent of Red Line construction contracts were awarded to women- and minority-owned businesses. Danny Ecker of Crain's Chicago details the business of the Blackhawks.[View the story "Afternoon Shift: Chicago's food insecurity, red line rennovation and the business of the Blackhawks" on Storify]

Fracking, parental fatigue and Bernard Sahlins

Jun. 18, 2013
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn just signed the most restrictive legislation on fracking in the country into law. Author Jen Hatmaker gives insight on that burnout many parents get towards the school year's end. Second City CEO Andrew Alexander discusses founder Bernard Sahlin's legacy.

Teen unemployment, Medrano trial and CPS layoffs

Jun. 17, 2013
Chicago Urban League's Shari Runner and Family and Chicago's DFSS commissioner Evelyn Diaz look at the relationship between teen unemployment and violence. Teens from the West Side Writing Project join today's show. WBEZ's education reporter provides a breakdown of the CPS layoffs announced Friday.

Al Madrigal, the changing role of Dad and the Puerto Rican parade merger

Jun. 14, 2013
The Daily Show's Al Madrigal stops by for a chat. Sun-Times columnist John Fountain talks about how fatherhood has changed in recent years. WBEZ's Chip Mitchell discusses the merger of the two Puerto Rican day parades.

Pope progress report, remembering Racetrack Rosie and affirmative action

Jun. 13, 2013
Professor Ahmad Sadri and Depaul's Michael Budde review Pope Francis' first three months. WBEZ's Richard Steele remembers South Side character Racetrack Rosie. Afternoon Shift asks you: Is affirmative action the best way to promote fairness?

Deportation, social contracts and CPS schools

Jun. 12, 2013
Buffalo Grove trustee Mike Terson and the Tribune's Amy Dickinson of the "Ask Amy" column review parental conduct in social settings and how it has changed. WBEZ reporter Becky Vevea looks at the growing number of over-crowded schools in Chicago.

Unprotected workers, Chicago's Tony takeover and arts education

Jun. 11, 2013
WBEZ reporter Shannon Heffernan looks at workers who earn below minimum wage. Steppenwolf Theatre artistic director Martha Lavey reviews the city's sweep of the Tony Awards. WBEZ's Alison Cuddy discusses arts education in the city.

Chicago Transit Summit, summer TV and the travel industry

Jun. 10, 2013
A bicyclist, a motorist and a pedestrian gather for WBEZ's first Chicago summer transit summit to hash out rules for the roads. Ebony.com editor, Jamilah Lemieux, talks about their year-long series on violence in Chicago. Author Elizabeth Becker sheds some light on the travel industry. 

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