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Weds. game plan: Public servants

On Wednesday's Afternoon Shift we talk about those people who sacrifice their own career ambitions to serve the public in one capacity or another. But to start things off we examine what makes us vote for one public servant over another.

Musician M. Ward revs up The Afternoon Shift

The list of artists and bands that Matt Ward has played with could fill this entire blog post.  I could shorten it and name-drop a few: Bright Eyes, My Morning Jacket, Neko Case, Jenny Lewis, Norah Jones, Zooey Deschanel, Cat Power, and Monsters of Folk.

Alpana Singh steps out from the cellar to lead new restaurant

A correction has been added to this post.Foodies and casual diners alike probably know Alpana Singh. Singh has been the longtime host of the popular restaurant review show Check, Please! on WTTW/Channel 11.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson wants America to double down on space exploration

Tyson joins Steve Edwards on Afternoon Shift to explore the economic future of space exploration and other universal themes found in a new collection of his commentaries, Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier.
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Will the Beard Awards join in on the Paul Kahan love?

Paul Kahan has been one of the top chefs in Chicago for years now. His dining empire covers a lot of ground from refined (Blackbird) to chic (avec) to indulgent (Publican) to opulent (The Violet Hour) to bare basics (Big Star). But Monday he'll have the chance to reach a new level, and win one of the highest honors in the food world.

Nearly 4,000 expected at teacher rally

The Chicago Teachers Union is planning what it’s calling a “historic” rally this afternoon. The union wants 4,000 teachers and other school employees to turn out.The rally takes place as the district and union are locked in negotiations over a contract.

The 3@3: The Ricketts, the Reader and the remaking of college football

Today on the 3@3, A.V. Club's Marcus Gilmer and Redeye's Ernest Wilkins talk with host Steve Edwards about the news of the day.The topics include:Steve Edwards: The deal is done. The Sun-Times is going to buy the Reader.

'General' McCarthy prepares for his next battle

The NATO summit is over and the reviews are in—Superintendent Garry McCarthy has received high praise for his on-the-ground leadership and the newfound culture of calm amongst the rank and file.

Weds. game plan: Public servants

On Wednesday's Afternoon Shift we talk about those people who sacrifice their own career ambitions to serve the public in one capacity or another. But to start things off we examine what makes us vote for one public servant over another.

The political brain: Unpacking the link between political beliefs and brain structure

This is your brain.This is your brain on politics, at least according to msnbc.We may not have donkeys and elephants living in between our ears, but research does show a correlation between brain structure and the political beliefs we hold.A report recently published online in Current Biology

Workplace Wednesdays: You got the pink slip. Now what?

With unemployment at almost 8 percent it's become all too routine for workers to get the pink slip. Friends and colleagues facing the same fate can offer a shoulder to lean on, but that only goes so far.

Tell it to my heart: How storytelling makes us human

Bette Cerf Hill receives Public Humanities Award

Bette Cerf Hill is receiving the Public Humanities Council award from the Illinois Humanities Council. Cerf Hill is the founder of the Printers Row Literary Festival. Hill has also served on the Illinois Arts Council and the Landmark Preservation Council of Illinois.

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