Oct 29 Watch Obama: Suspicious Packages Underscore U.S. Need to Remain Vigilant President Obama confirmed Friday that packages containing explosives were shipped from Yemen to synagogues in Chicago as part of a "credible threat" to the U.S. Judy Woodruff talks to Greg Miller of The Washington Post for the latest. Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch Emanuel’s White House Departure Paves Way for Lower-Profile Rouse Reign President Obama ribbed outgoing White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel in a sometimes-emotional ceremony. The departure lays the groundwork for a different managerial style for the administration under new Chief of Staff Pete Rouse. Political Editor David Chalian walks… Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch News Wrap: Emanuel Plans to Leave White House for Chicago Mayoral Bid In other news Thursday, it was widely reported that White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel will step down to run for mayor of Chicago. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs would not confirm the move but praised his contributions. Continue watching
Sep 02 Andrew Bird Cultivates a ‘Sonic Arboretum’ A successful multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Andrew Bird recently joined instrument and acoustic engineer Ian Schneller to create a novel live music experience, something they're calling the "Sonic Arboretum," at the Guggenheim Museum. Continue reading
Aug 10 Conversation: Lollapalooza 2010 By Molly Finnegan Lollapalooza, one of the biggest summer music festivals in the U.S., wrapped up Sunday. Jeffrey Brown catches up with music critics Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. Continue reading
Aug 10 Slide Show: Lollapalooza 2010 By Tom LeGro Lollapalooza 2010 drew more than 240,000 people from all over the country to Chicago’s Grant Park for 156 acts — including headliners Green Day, Soundgarden and pop sensation Lady Gaga. Erykah BaduErykah Badu at Lollapalooza 2010. Photo… Continue reading
Jul 27 Honoring a Modern Chicago Landmark as an ‘Urban Vision’ By Molly Finnegan When the construction of Chicago's Marina City reached completion in 1964, it was an architectural and social icon for the city -- and beyond. Continue reading
Jul 18 Pitchfork Day 2: ‘Yawnfork’ The first part of day two at the Pitchfork Music Festival has continued in the sleepy spirit of Friday, with nothing as yet to energize a sold-out crowd of 18,000 baking in the 92-degree heat. Continue reading