On Thursday's Afternoon Shift we look at different arrangements for old age. First there's the Illinois pension system. Lots of people are counting on that system to pay their bills as they retire. The problem is they need about $83 billion more than the state has. Oops.
Wednesday's Afternoon Shift was lucky enough to have the day's most viral of Illinois lawmakers on as a guest. That would be none other than State Rep. Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro).
Today on the 3@3, WBEZ's Steve Bynum and Achy Obejas discuss today's news and culture with host Steve Edwards.Today's topics include:Steve Edwards: The state pension debate heats up and so does the drama.
With temps rising and kids itching to get out of school, you probably think of beaches and outdoor basketball. There's another option this summer for students and parents- public libraries.
Updated at 11:35 on 6/6/2012We've all had the co-worker on a diet. They pass up the birthday cake or going-away cupcakes and pop carrot sticks at lunch. Broadcasting your weight goals at the office can be a mixed bag.
On Wednesday's Afternoon Shift we talk about knowing what's good for yourself. First we talk about Pop Art- specifically the Roy Lichtenstein retrospective currently at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Pop Art artist Roy Lichtenstein may have ushered in a new wave of contemporary art, but it certainly didn't stop with him. That doesn't mean new artists define themeselves the same way he did.
