Comments Send Print Share Recommend Tweet Morning Shift: Waiting in the wings March 11, 2013 WBEZ [View the story "'Morning Shift' : Waiting in the wings" on Storify]'Morning Shift' : Waiting in the wingsOn Monday's Morning Shift, we talk to WBEZ's Afternoon Shift Host Rick Kogan on the William Beavers trial, Daybook with Charlie Meyerson, the Dueling Critics on An American Story and the melodies of Rebecca Rego live in studio.Storified by · Mon, Mar 11 2013 07:23:05Chicago City Halldanperry.comAfternoon Shift's Rick Kogan talks characters and Bill Beavers trialAs the trial for colorful former-alderman-turned-county-commissioner William Beavers resumes, we’ll take a stroll down memory lane with our pal Rick Kogan, who will regale us with tales of some of his favorite characters that echo through the chambers of city hall.Tax-evasion trial begins for Cook County commissioner William BeaversAnother politician from the Chicago area will be in federal court. Standing inside the crowded media pit at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse i...Commissioner William Beavers goes on trial todayCook County Commissioner William Beavers is scheduled to go on trial today on federal charges he failed to pay taxes on campaign funds he...Daybook with Charlie MeyersonWBEZ news blogger Charlie Meyerson looks ahead at some news catching his eye, and gives listeners a taste of what stories have been stumping readers of his weekly news quiz. Fare enough? CTA hearing tonightAlso: Cops + technology, Gun ownership trends, SNL and other funny stuff and a news quiz recap.Dueling Critics review an American StoryTheater critics Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel review An American Story on stage now at The Royal George Theatre through April 14.Shows :: Liberty Theatres, Inc.See a listing of our current shows.Rebecca RegoRebecca Rego has Wisconsin blood flowing through her songstress heart. The Chicago transplant spent the better part of her 20s here, slinging drinks as she pursued a career as a musician. With the release of her 2012 album, she gave up her bartending gig to make music her full-time pursuit. We find out how that played out, hear songs from her body of work, and find out what lies ahead for Rebecca Rego and her music.THEATER REVIEW: "An American Story For Actor And Orchestra" looks at Lincoln's last hoursJean Lowerison - SDGLN Theater Critic January 19th, 2013 Hershey Felder stars in world premiere of An American Story For Actor And Orches...Rebecca Rego"The country edge of her folk sound is beatific; the vocal plaints are inspired, the soft edges sharply trimmed and poignant. From Rego's...Seconds, by REGOREGO Seconds marks the fourth studio record for REGO since 2006. Moving in a new direction REGO's Deep drum sounds, woven trumpet parts a... Comments Send Print Share Recommend Tweet Previous post in Morning Shift with Tony Sarabia Slipping into Daylight Next post in Morning Shift with Tony Sarabia Sugar and Indian spice 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
