Outside the Loop RADIO

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(broadcasting on the “I’m very much interested in replacing Obama” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen talks to the co-organizer of the upcoming Chicago Media Future Conference, discusses a recent ruling about off-duty Chicago cops, and dives into some hot local political issues with Mick Dumke of the Chicago Reader.

Scott Smith - Co-organizer of the Chicago Media Future Conference

Scott discusses some of the challenges facing local media and how the upcoming conference will address these challenges.

Tracy Siska – Executive Director of the Chicago Justice Project

Recently CPD officers were found not guilty in the Jefferson Tap brawl case.  Tracy blogged about this verdict and what it means for Chicago.

Mick Dumke – Writer and Editor at the Chicago Reader and blogger at Clout City.

Mick joins us once again to discuss some of the latest and hottest Chicago political news.

OTL #140 local music provided by Powerspace…

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(broadcasting on the “one quarter gets you 15 minutes” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen talks to a Chicago alderman about examining the city’s parking meter lease deal, warns you to be careful when playing flip cup, and chats with the CTA Tattler about the latest local transit issues.

Ald. Joe Moore - Alderman of the 49th Ward

The Alderman explains why he voted for the parking meter lease deal, why he regrets that vote, and what he’s doing to shed some light on how this deal was passed in the City Council.

Above: Ald. Joe Moore

OTL Party Advice – Lottie’s Pub (as featured in OTL #120) celebrates its 75th anniversary this weekend.  They’re having a flip cup party.  Oh my.

Above: A Flip Cup Arena

Kevin O’Neil – Founder of ctatattler.com

Kevin gives us the lowdown on the Blue Line repairs redux, CTA stimulus funding, and the bus tracker FINALLY tracking all bus routes.

Above: The Blue Line Train Approaches

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(broadcasting on the “deep dish” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen gives you a tip for dealing with broken parking meters, brings us the story of a wrongful conviction, and goes on-location with the president of the Chicago Pizza Club and one of its members to chat about the local pizza scene.

A Parking Meter Tip - courtesy of The Parking Ticket Geek, official parking correspondent of OTL, at The Expired Meter.

It’s not illegal to park at a broken parking meter in Chicago!  The Geek has a way to help you out!

John Maki – soon-to-be adjunct professor at Loyola University’s School of Law and a media organizer for the Center on Wrongful Convictions

John tells us the story of Thaddeus Jimenez who, at age 13, was wrongly convicted of murder.  He was released last week.

***BONUS: Click on the link below for John’s YouTube video of Thaddeus’ release from prison.***

The Exoneration of Thaddeus Jimenez VIDEO

Francisco Quinteros  and Jen Stander – members of the Chicago Pizza Club

Mike met up with Francisco and Jen at Coalfire Pizza recently to learn all about the Chicago Pizza Club and the art of enjoying local pizza.

Above: Part of a Scrumptious Prosciutto Pizza At Coalfire

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Mike Stephen talks to the editor of the Daily Daley, discovers the possibilities of fishing in Chicago, and chats with the Baconfest Triumvirate about Baconfest Chicago 2009.

Anna Tarkov - Editor of the Daily Daley blog @ WindyCitizen.com

Anna talks about Mayor Daley and his love of privatization, his relationship with the local press, the 2016 Olympics and much more.

Marc Horwitz – a Chi-Town Angler and creator of Chitown-angler.com

Marc lets us know how easy it is to fish in Chicago and tells us about the local fishing community.

Seth Zurer, Mike Griggs, and Andre Pluess – the Baconfest Triumvirate and CURE-ators behind Baconfest Chicago 2009

Imagine a festival dedicated to bacon.  These guys did and they’re working to get it off the skillet and into reality.  We get the latest from them.  Also, check out the Baconfest Twitter page and Facebook group!

OTL #136 local music provided by Joe Pug…