Examining the likelihood of a Super Bowl in Chicago

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:25:00 -0600

On Sunday, thousands will descend on the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to watch the New York Giants and the New England Patriots vie for the NFL's championship title. City officials are bracing for the crowds--and the extra money that will flow through its coffers. It's a big deal and cities are always hoping to be selected to host the football extravaganza. Well, Eight Forty-Eight wondered--what about Chicago? How come the Windy City has yet to host the big game?

Before tackling that question, Eight Forty-Eight checked in with WBEZ's Northwest Indiana reporter Mike Puente who's been reporting on the buzz around the bowl in Indianapolis.

To tackle the Chicago question, Eight Forty-Eight was joined by Sam Stark, executive director of the Chicago Sports Commission, ESPN’s Lester Munson and Marc Ganis, president of Sports Corp Ltd.

Indiana Democrats flee from anti-union vote

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:28:00 -0600

Illinois is turning into a hot destination spot– at least for Democrats on the run from surrounding states! First, Democrats from Wisconsin began camping out last week in Rockford. Now a group of Indiana Democratic lawmakers are reportedly in Urbana. They left to avoid voting on what some describe as anti-union legislation put forth by Republicans.

Indiana’s Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels had some choice words about these absentee Democrats. WBEZ's Northwest Indiana reporter Michael Puente joined Eight Forty-Eight to discuss the Democratic move – which has effectively shut down work at the Indiana Statehouse.

Music Button: Bill Frisell, "Better Than A Machine", from the CD Beautiful Dreamers, (Savoy Jazz)

WBEZ | Mike Puente

Examining the likelihood of a Super Bowl in Chicago

Indiana Democrats flee from anti-union vote