Eight Forty-Eight for 07.10.12

Eight Forty-Eight for 07.10.12

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It’s Tuesday on Eight Forty-Eight, and that means WBEZ’s Niala Boodhoo reviews some top business stories in Chicago and is joined by Algernon Austin from the Economic Policy Institute, who recently authored a report about the high unemployment rate for African Americans. And WBEZ blogger John Schmidt shares the legend of Francis S. Peabody, plus quizzes listeners on their Chicago summer history, looking back at key moments that happened in Chicago during the month of July. Call 312-923-9239 to test your knowledge.