Comments Send Print Share Recommend Tweet 'Afternoon Shift' #230: Politics & guns January 17, 2013 WBEZ [View the story "'Afternoon Shift' #230: Politics & guns" on Storify]'Afternoon Shift' #230: Politics & gunsPolitical reporters Mary Ann Ahern and Rick Pearson react and reflect on gun-control politics past, present and future. And Gov. Quinn reacts to President Obama's proposals. We'll take a trip out to Cicero and DePaul University's Athletic Director, Jean Ponsetto, stops by.Storified by · Thu, Jan 17 2013 11:53:39Sports scandals are great--but politics will always be the Best Game in Town. That's why each week we take a deep dive into the complicated world of politics. This week, NBC5's Mary Ann Ahern and the Chicago Tribune's Rick Pearson look at the politics of guns. This is one of the letters I received after Newtown. When it comes to protecting our kids, #nowisthetime to act. -bo http://pic.twitter.com/drXtAp9EThe White HouseGingrich: 'If Gun Control Works, Chicago Ought to Be Safe'politicalturkeyGov. Pat Quinn joins the discussion to share his reaction to the president's gun-control proposals. Quinn says he stands with Obama on gun controlAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Gov. Pat Quinn says he stands with President Barack Obama in calling on Congress to enact strong gun cont...A high school basketball game took a lethal turn last night following a heated match up between Morgan Park High School and Simeon Career Academy. Last week, a game between Corliss and SouthShore was cancelled after what police called “a large fight” broke out. We'll talk about the violence around high school hoops.Another sad day in the city... #Chicago #dontshoot #simeon #morganpark $ highschool #chicagostate #basketball #ChiraqJ. ManningA boy got killed today after the Simeon vs. Morgan Park Game! Chicago just isn't safe. You can't have fun without something happening! R.I.PLatrell PhillipsIn 2006 Derrick Rose's Simeon team was attacked by a group of 30 people on the walk from Morgan Park High School to the team bus.Michael O'BrienVideo: Simeon basketball game against Morgan Park ends in meleeThe Simeon and Morgan Park High School basketball teams ended their game at Chicago State University with a melee between players on the ...In Chicago Public Media’s never-ending quest todig up and present interesting stories-wherever they may be-WBEZPritzker fellow Lewis Wallace and WBEZ web producer Andrew Gill bring ussomething from Cicero. Jean Ponsetto, DePaul University's athletic director, tells us what it's like to run a big-time sports program, the status of a stadiumfor Blue Demon basketball and more. UC Bearcats beats DePaul Blue Demons 75-70 to improve the record to 15-3 (3-2) & DePaul drops to 10-7 (1-3) #Bearcats http://pic.twitter.com/mT3W5WpW Jack Cadwallader #ncaa #depaulbasketball #womenYing Maneein Comments Send Print Share Recommend Tweet Categories Afternoon Shift, Rick Kogan, Previous post in Afternoon Shift 'Afternoon Shift' #229: The crime beat Next post in Afternoon Shift 'Afternoon Shift' #231: Public apologies View the discussion thread. Top Headlines On WBEZ.org Chicago's best diner breakfasts Untitled: Photo of the Day - May 22, 2013 What’s (still) manufactured in Chicago Where was Rep. Aaron Schock at 25? Spy cam, icefish make climate change connection Historic South Side theater for sale Chicago bike culture 101 Endangered herons nest in Lincoln Park Chicago's oldest diners Architect’s Pilsen vision is green, fashion friendly Always, someone else's boat: Photo of the Day - May 20, 2013 Lois Lowry shares the pain and pleasure of memory
