ALSO, CHECK OUT THE LOGAN SQUARE AND BUCKTOWN SHOWS!

(podcasting from the streets of Pilsen in Chicago)

(broadcasting on the “come on over to Pilsen” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen goes on-location in the Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago for a profile of this unique community.

Stephanie Manriquez – Executive Assistant at Casa Aztlan

This incredible organization has been assisting the Pilsen community for 40 years with cultural activities, community organizing, and adult education.  We get a look inside the great work that goes on there.

Casa Aztlan in Pilsen

Fr. Chuck Dahm, O.P.– Associate Pastor at St. Pius V Catholic Church

Father Chuck is well-known in the Pilsen community for his work helping victims of domestic violence.  I drop into St. Pius to discuss his experiences in Pilsen.

St. Pius V Catholic Church

Willie Wagner – Owner and Chef at Honky Tonk BBQ

There’s a great BBQ joint in the heart of Pilsen…OF COURSE I’m going to check it out!  Willie sits down to chat about his award-winning BBQ and owning a business in the community.

Honky Tonk BBQ

Vanessa Sanchez – Youth Programs Project Manager for Yollocalli Arts Reach

Art is an important part of the Pilsen community.  Yollocalli encourages area youth and young adults to participate in arts.  Vanessa describes how the programs impact Pilsen residents and her outlook on the future of the neighborhood.

A Mural on the Side of the Building that Houses Yollocalli

OTL #179 local music provided by The Embraceables…

(broadcasting on the 100-watt marathon-walking-tour-of-Chicago radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss religion and politics, they chat with someone running the Chicago Marathon this weekend, and then they go out on location for a walking tour of the city.

Robert Gillian – executive director, Catholic Conference of Illinois;
on religion and politics, and a panel discussion next week at DePaul University

Kathleen Weber – Evanston Township High School coach/teacher;
on running the Chicago Marathon this weekend

Ryan Ver Berkmoes – author and travel expert;
on his book Walking Chicago: 31 Tours of the Windy City’s Classic Bars, Scandalous Sites, Historic Architecture, Dynamic Neighborhoods, and Famous Lakeshore

(segue music this week from The Lawrence Arms)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt aldermanic prerogative radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann run through some news updates, they learn about an independent caucus in Chicago’s City Council, they attempt to stuff a “Best of Chicago” ballot box, and then they learn about the 60th anniversary of Israel.

OTL Newsroom Updates;
bidding farewell to Melissa from WLUW’s own Full on Friday,
Mike’s towed-car saga continues and his letter is posted at TheExpiredMeter,
another end of an era — the Spindle in Berwyn came down

Adam Doster - In These Times senior editor, Progress Illinois reporter/blogger;
on “Chicago’s Independent Caucus: A Year Later“

OTL: The Best of Chicago;
vote early and vote often (by May 19!)…
Outside the Loop RADIO for Chicago’s best podcast

Debby Oshri-Pintel – executive director, Hadassah Chicago Chapter;
on celebrating the 60th anniversary of Israel

(segue music this week from Balkans)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt civil union WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk infrastructure in Chicago, they learn about civil unions in Illinois, they discuss an upcoming record fair and award a cheesy FM DJ award, and then they visit an online newspaper covering the city.

Chicago needs some help;
Popular Mechanics names “The 10 Pieces of U.S. Infrastructure We Must Fix Now”

Chris Jessup - organizer, Civil Unions Illinois;
on House Bill 1826, legislation to extend basic legal protections to committed couples in Illinois

OTL News and DJ Awards;
this weekend is the CHIRP Record Fair and Other Delights,
Mike awards (the legendary) Dick Biondi an “OTL Cheesy FM DJ Award”

Geoff Dougherty – editor, Chi-Town Daily News;
on citizen journalism in Chicago

(segue music this week from the Blue Ribbon Glee Club)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt cable TV box WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk about their appearance on Vocalo.org, they discuss Net Neutrality, they learn about burritos in the city, and then they hear about the Illinois Students Against Required Silence.

OTL updates;
email from Inside Publications publisher Ron Roenigk on the Commercial Handbill Distribution Law,
Outside the Loop RADIO‘s triumphant appearance on Vocalo.org,
and Mrs. Stephen checks in…

Amina Fazlullah – staff attorney, Illinois PIRG;
on Comcast and Net Neutrality

Nate Silver – creator, The Burrito Bracket;
on the best Mexican food in Wicker Park

Josh [last name withheld] – official media representative, Illinois Students Against Required Silence (at Facebook);
on the Silent Reflection and Student Prayer Act in Illinois

(segue music this week from Istvan & His Imaginary Band)