Comments Send Print Share Recommend Tweet 'Afternoon Shift' #188: The art of war November 12, 2012 By: Katie O'Brien [View the story "'Afternoon Shift' #188: The art of war" on Storify]'Afternoon Shift' #188: The art of warAfter years of struggling to keeps its doors open, the National Veterans Art Museum has found a new home on North Milwaukee Avenue. 'Chicago Tribune' reporters Gary Marx and David Jackson look at how a small town's anti-truancy methods might help CPS. Plus, popcorn pioneer Tim Donnelly.Storified by · Mon, Nov 12 2012 14:35:29In spite of it all by WBEZRick Kogan recalls the experiences of his friend, a Vietnam War veteran, as we begin our Veterans' Day show.YE Veterans DayTeeTee97Afteryears of struggling to keeps its doors open, the National Veterans Art Museumhas found a new home on North Milwaukee Avenue. Last night the museumcelebrated its grand opening on Veterans Day. The museum’s executive director, LeviMoore, and Mike Helbing, a Vietnam vet, sculptor and chairman of themuseum’s board, tell us more about the new space and mission of the museum. National Veterans Art Museum educates, helps heal by WBEZA daily conversation about news, culture and ideas hosted by Rick KoganMarcus Eriksen's sculpture of dead Iraqi soldier seen in Iraq - Chicago's National Veterans Art Museum. #VeteteransDay http://pic.twitter.com/U8GYs5LIHaydn WestToday's Break Room track is a haunting tune from Bill Withers. The song "I Can't Write Left-Handed" is from his 1973 album Live at Carnegie Hall. Withers served in the US Navy for 9 years and is best known for mega-hits "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lean on Me." Bill Withers - I Can't Write Left Handedtheczechstallion123Justin“O-Line” Kaufmann lines up excuses for the “SuperBowl-bound” Bears…and in betweensaid excuses and the uncontrollable weeping, we’ll talk seriously aboutconcussions in the NFL--specifically Jay Cutler’s. Bears loss debrief with Steve 'Mongo' McMichael and Justin Kauffman by WBEZFormer-Bears player "Mongo" McMichael joins Justin "O-Line" Kaufmann who lines up excuses for the "SuperBowl-bound" Bears...and in betwee...#Bears post-mortem on #AfternoonShift with special guest @MongoMcMichael on @wbez @JustinKaufmannKatie O'BrienJay Cutler's Concussion Hit against Texans | LIVE 11-11-12atlantapretendersRummanaHussainand Marcus Gilmer of the Chicago Sun Times take on some of the big stories ofthe day--and for the record, we will be recording their conversation. Our 3@3 panel talks secret recordings and attack owls by WBEZRummana Hussain and Marcus Gilmer of the Chicago Sun Times take on some of the big stories of the day--and for the record, we will be rec...Chicago Tribune reporters were recorded without their consent by City Hall officials. http://trib.in/TVYaxKRomeneskoOwls attacking people in Seattle area parksKIRKLAND, Wash. -- Aggressive owls are making people their prey in local state parks, prompting rangers to close off areas to the public ...Monday's second Break Room track comes from Jack White with the track "I'm Shakin'" from the album Blunderbuss. Jack White - I'm Shakin'jackwhiteThesmall town of Galesburg, Illinois has figured out a way to get truant kids back inschool; and their methods may help an overwhelmed CPS. Gary Marx and DavidJackson of the Chicago Tribune talk about their investigative report.What to do about truancy by WBEZThe small town of Galesburg, Illinois has figured out a way to get truant kids back in school; and their methods may help an overwhelmed ...Chicago truancy solutionsEmpty-desk epidemic While the Chicago Public Schools lack a sustained and focused effort to combat elementary-level truancy, school distr...Rick’sfamed newspaper series, Sidewalks, comes to life through conversation.Today we’ll meet Tim and Jennifer Donnelly, owners of Mother Butter’s Popcorn & Confectionery, a South Side treat. Sidewalks Speaks owners of Mother Butter's Popcorn by WBEZRick's famed newspaper series, Sidewalks, comes to life through conversation. Today we'll meet Tim and Jennifer Donnelly, owners of Mothe...TimΒrandonHot Butter - Popcorn HQqproductionss Comments Send Print Share Recommend Tweet Categories capsule, Chicago Life, november 2012, national veterans art museum, Previous post in Afternoon Shift 'Afternoon Shift' #187: Life's a cabaret Next post in Afternoon Shift 'Afternoon Shift' #189: On the line View the discussion thread. Top Headlines On WBEZ.org Architect’s Pilsen vision is green, fashion friendly Fire on Bosworth Avenue: Photo of the Day - May 17, 2013 Chicago bike culture 101 Chicago's oldest diners Lois Lowry shares the pain and pleasure of memory The recent trifecta of scandals are Obama's own fault Even celebrities face domestic violence Riding the 'L,' an epiphany, longing — need — for therapy Latin dance company Luna Negra closes
