Comments Send Print Share Recommend Tweet Morning Shift: All the President's men February 18, 2013 WBEZ [View the story "'Morning Shift' #109: All the President's men" on Storify]'Morning Shift' #109: All the President's menOn Monday's Morning Shift, we talk to a former prosecutor on the Jacksons' charges, WBEZ education reporter school closings feature, Cook County Sheriff on prostitution, Picasso curator, President's Day Quiz and Dark Time Sunshine plays some live tunes.Storified by · Mon, Feb 18 2013 08:07:36Presidential SealDave Newman (newmanchu)Jesse Jackson Jr., wife face chargesFormer Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. has been charged with illegally spending campaign funds for personal use. Charges include conspiracy and mail and wire fraud. We talk with former prosecutor Patrick Deady about what could be next for Jackson and his wife, Sandi, who was charged with filing a false tax return. Philly School District sheds light on prososed CPS closingsWBEZ’s Becky Vevea traveled to Philadelphia to see what that city’s experience with closing school buildings can show Chicago.End Demand re-examines how to deal with prostitutionWe piggyback on Natalie Moore's feature about a campaign to alter how law enforcement and communities deal with prostitution. The campaign is called "End Demand" and the idea is to target johns as much (or more) as the prostitutes themselves. Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is a fan of the plan, and joins us for more.Picasso's connection with ChicagoAs the Art Institute of Chicago prepares to open its first large-scale Picasso exhibition in 30 years, curator Stephanie D’Alessanndro breaks down the special relationship between Chicago and the man whose name is synonymous with modern art.Presidents Day Quiz“Who dumped a whole truckload of fizzies into the swim meet? Who delivered the medical school cadavers to the alumni dinner?” Not one of our presidents. But History Blogger John R. Schmidt will give us actual trivia questions related to actual US presidents. And the first person to identify quote above will receive the Jason E. Marck Classic Comedy Award.Dark Time Sunshine LiveThe Pacific Northwest-meets-the straightup Midwest in hip hop duo Dark Time Sunshine. Their 2010 debut album Vessel received critical praise, and their latest effort ANX (rhymes with “thanks”) evolves the duo’s sprawling, innovative hip hop sounds. Comments Send Print Share Recommend Tweet Categories R. Kelly, Jim DeRogatis, Chicago theater, State of the Union, Previous post in Morning Shift with Tony Sarabia Morning Shift: As the legislation turns, Jordan turns 50 Next post in Morning Shift with Tony Sarabia Morning Shift: Flying High 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 Lois Lowry shares the pain and pleasure of memory Chicago's oldest diners 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
