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    Chicago Newsroom

    April 28, 2016
    Ken Davis is joined by Aldertrack’s Mike Fourcher. They discuss the Hastert sentencing, the Tribune/Gannett takeover, the potential relocation of the Lucas Museum and the release of the Tiffany Jacobs police video. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

    Chicago Newsroom

    April 14, 2016
    Kate Grossman, University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.

    Chicago Newsroom

    April 7, 2016
    Ken Davis is joined by civic activist Tom Tresser. He talks about his history of organizing against privatization, TIFs and the Chicago Olympics. He’s currently crowdfunding a new book, We Are Not Broke, which argues for a more rational method of funding municipal government. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

    Chicago Newsroom

    March 24, 2016
    Ken Davis is joined by Steve Rhodes, editor/publisher of The Beachwood Reporter. They discuss today‚Äôs ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court that the City‚Äôs plan to reorganize pension plans for thousands of city workers was not constitutional. They also discuss a recent op/ed piece Steve wrote for Crain‚Äôs in which he criticized Michael Ferro‚Äôs leadership… View Article

    Chicago Newsroom

    March 11, 2016
    Discussion of Presidential primaries and the upcoming Illinois primary with Bruce DuMont, WIND radio.

    Chicago Newsroom

    March 3, 2016
    Ken Davis is joined by Mike Holzer of North Branch Works. They discuss the future of the Planned Manufacturing District on the North side between Clybourn and Elston avenues, where several large plants have left and there‚Äôs pressure to redevelop the zone for residential and commercial projects. Chicago needs to redefine industrial to include modern… View Article

    Chicago Newsroom

    February 26, 2016
    Ken Davis is joined by Bruce Sagan, Chicago Sun-Times. They discuss his new assignment as Chairman of Sun-Times Holdings, which now operates the newspaper. He expresses his deep optimism about the paper‚Äôs future, building on its strong brand, knowledgeable staff and its debt-free status. He also tells us that the Sun-Times will be launching a… View Article