Outside the Loop RADIO

Chicago: Out of Sight, Out of Mind

(podcasting from the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt preservation-worthy radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present a special Chicago: Out of Sight, Out of Mind themed show — featuring preservation issues including Michael Reese Hospital, The Prodigal Son Bar & Grill, and Saint Boniface Church.

Chicago is losing its landmarks;
Mike misses the old Rainbo roller rink in Uptown

Jacob Kaplan, Corinne Aquino, Serhii Chrucky – Forgotten Chicago;
on Michael Reese Hospital and talk of a Chicago Olympic Village

Jason Mathews – bacon enthusiast;
lamenting the loss of The Prodigal Son Bar & Grill

Jonathan Fine – executive director, Preservation Chicago;
on the struggle to save Saint Boniface Church

(segue music this week from The Eli Story)

 

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(podcasting from the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)

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

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann hate dibs, they hear about the Unlympics movement in Chicago, they discuss the passion that Uptown residents have for their neighborhood, and then they learn about an environmental event in a local suburb.

OTL hates “dibs” in Chicago;
just because you dig your car out of the snow doesn’t mean you should hold the space

Anne Elizabeth Moore – secretary of the Unlympics organizing board;
on questioning the idea of bringing the 2016 Olympic Games to Chicago

Uptown residents are passionate about their neighborhood;
activity and comments run hot at the Uptown Update blog (in reaction to OTL #121)

Michael Belsky – Mayor, Highland Park;
on Environment Illinois’ “Clean Energy, Bright Future: Rebuilding America through Green Infrastructure” event last week

(segue music this week from KICKBUSH)

 

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(podcasting from the brand new OTL Studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)

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

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk caffeine, they learn about the other side of the Wilson Yard controversy, they catch up with a car-free Chicagoan in the winter, and then they hear a local performer recite something from her past.

Chicago (and OTL) is well-caffeinated!
Andy enjoys more coffee, more often, than Mike

Marc Kaplan – Northside Action for Justice;
presenting another side of the Wilson Yard debate (update from OTL #112)

Joe Marinaro – automobile-free Chicagoan;
with an update from OTL #92, and how he’s getting along on his bike this winter

Lori Goldenhersh – local performer;
on her encore recitation of something embarrassing from her past,
as part of the Mortified live experience in Chicago

(segue music this week from Waiflike)

 

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THE SECOND IN THE OTL NEIGHBORHOOD SERIES…
[find the first episode of our series here]

(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago, and on-location in Bucktown)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt goats-head-soup radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present a Bucktown themed show — featuring talk about the history and the features of the neighborhood, a brief historical look at a local tavern, and an interview with the Alderman of Chicago’s 32nd Ward.

Jill Jaracz – editor, Not for Tourists Guide to Chicago 2009;
on some of the history of Bucktown, and how it is today

OTL at Lottie’s Pub;
on the questionable history of a Bucktown tavern

Scott Waguespack – Alderman, 32nd Ward;
on his ward, Bucktown, and his relationship with Mayor Daley

(segue music this week from Daemon Familiar)

 

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(podcasting from the OTL Studios inside the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt party hat radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present their very special Outside the Loop RADIO 2008 Year-in-Review program.

Outside the Loop RADIO welcomes two distinguished writers to discuss 2008 in news, politics, media, and arts/culture… as well as the reasons to stay optimistic into 2009 in Chicago.

Our panelists include…

Anna Tarkov, Editor, Daily Daley @

Natasha Julius, Weekend Desk Editor,

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!

Love,
Andy & Mike

 

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