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Won't you be my neighbor?

Jun. 6, 2012
On Wednesday's Afternoon Shift we're taking a long, hard, non-creepy look at our neighbors. As many communities move online, we want to know what’s happened to our relationships with the people and places on our streets.

Daily Rehearsal: 'Shark Tank!' is not part of 'Shark Week'

Jan. 27, 2012
1. Claire Zulkey has a great addition to her series "Dad Talks" this week, where she interviews her friend Nora's dad Marty Geraghty, who is an unabashed fan of musicals. My favorite part?

Chicago's new salon culture

Jan. 23, 2012
Regular WBEZ listeners may have heard about The Moth: It's not only on the air but has also become a live event where folks get together and share stories on stage, and is hosted by several WBEZ staff members, like Brian Babylon of Vocalo's The Morning AMp and Events Coord

Public Input and School Closings

Jan. 23, 2012
Chicago Public Schools is holding a series of community meetings to hear public input on proposed closings, consolidations and turnarounds.

Save the date for the next Funny Ha-Ha!

Sep. 16, 2011
I'm quite proud of the theme of this upcoming show! Hope to see you there!

Daily Rehearsal: get your 'Funny Ha Ha' on tonight

Aug. 2, 2011
1. Funny Ha-Ha with WBEZ blogger Claire Zulkey is tonight.

My demented deranged hip

Jul. 18, 2011
I started running a few years ago, thanks in part to a personal trainer who tricked me into liking it.  I realized that it can be a relaxing, enjoyable exercise and not hell from start to finish.

Writer Claire Zulkey gives her picks for the weekend

Dec. 10, 2010
Most days you’ll find writer Claire Zulkey behind the keyboard, blogging for the AV Club or working on her latest book.
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