Comments Send Print Share Recommend Tweet Morning Shift: Take me to the stars February 22, 2013 WBEZ [View the story "'Morning Shift' 113: Take me to the Stars" on Storify]'Morning Shift' 113: Take me to the StarsOn Friday's Morning Shift, we talk to the president of the Chicago Recycling Coalition, Cicero Electioneering Feature, Lincoln effect, Oscars preview, Week in Review and Wild Belle is live in studio.Storified by · Fri, Feb 22 2013 07:22:08Academy Award WinnerDave_B_Chicago Recycling Coalition President talks expansionThe Emanuel administration recently announced plans to expand its recycling program to include wards on the far north and far south sides. We discuss the city’s history-and struggles-with offering Chicago residents a comprehensive plan for recycling in all neighborhoods.Electioneering in Cicero is double dutyWith an election coming up in Cicero, many town employees are wearing multiple hats. They’re working for Cicero, and they’re working for the re-election of Town President Larry Dominick. Some say these folks are doing political work on their own time and of their own volition. Others say it’s all a bit too close for comfort. WBEZ’s Chip Mitchell brings us the story.Lincoln to sweep the awards?This Sunday Abraham Lincoln might just add to his already ample resume by sweeping the Oscars: Steven Spielberg’s film about the president is up for 12 awards. And it’s not just the movies – Lincoln’s been all over pop culture lately. Here in the Illinois we care a lot about Honest Abe. But are our intentions sincere? WBEZ’s Alison Cuddy reports.Oscars preview with Cinema’s best and brightest, at least according to The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will be recognized Sunday night. And while the Oscars have increased the number of entrants in some categories, there hasn’t been a new category in more than a decade. Flavorwire Film Editor Jason Bailey came up with a list of categories he’d like to see and joins us to explain them.Week in ReviewJen Sabella of DNAInfo and Ben Meyerson of Pioneer Press kick around the big news stories of the week.Wild BelleChicago kids make good. Elliot and Natalie Bergman head up the band Wild Belle. Elliot used to rock the Afrobeat grooves with his band Nomo. Their debut album will be released next month on Columbia. Comments Send Print Share Recommend Tweet Previous post in Morning Shift with Tony Sarabia Morning Shift: It's complicated Next post in Morning Shift with Tony Sarabia Morning Shift: All things 2nd Congressional District 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
