Looking back at Obama`s first term, expectations for the next: Chat Room
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On Monday's Chat Room, Sun-Times Splash Editor Susanna Negovan and Lifestyle Consultant Rochelle Trotter discussed President Obama's second inauguration.
Think back to four years ago. Ee had fallen into a deep recession, had a collapsing auto industry, a shaky banking industry, a collapsing stock market and were fully engaged in two wars. How far have we come?
Susanna thinks while we have made some progress, the high level of support for the President has definitely waned. His approval ratings aren't anywhere near where they were in 2008 and the base of support for this inauguration is definitely down as evidenced by the lack of festivities planned vs. 2008.
Rochelle thinks the President has made progress against three of his five big 2008 campaign initiatives: universal healthcare, ending the war in Iraq, and killing Bin Laden. The two which yet remain to be tackled are plans for global warming reduction and comprehensive immigration reform. She feels he failed in the areas of housing - the foreclosure fund, and job creation.
In his next term, Susanna hopes that the President will focus on the economy as it appears gun control has taken center stage and is taking attention away from the real issues. Rochelle would like to see a bipartisan approach from the President to work on effective economic development mainly job creation.
The new season of "Master Chef" begins at 7 p.m. here on FOX! Chicago contestant Thao "Duckie" Huynh joined Good Day to explain how she got chosen and shared one of her favorite recipes.
The new season of "Master Chef" begins at 7 p.m. here on FOX! Chicago contestant Thao "Duckie" Huynh joined Good Day to explain how she got chosen and shared one of her favorite recipes.
Many people take to the grill for Memorial Day weekend, the unspoken signal that summer has begun. Top Chef Jamie Purviance shared tips from his new book "Weber's New Real Grilling."
Many people take to the grill for Memorial Day weekend, the unspoken signal that summer has begun. Top Chef Jamie Purviance shared tips from his new book "Weber's New Real Grilling."
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:45:02 GMT
Beans are a great super-food to get your body bikini-ready. Try the Haricort Verts with Fig Balsamic Glaze, Black Bean and Corn with Hearts of Palm or Chickpea with Zucchini, Romaine and Aged Parmesan Salads!
Beans are a great super-food to get your body bikini-ready. Try the Haricort Verts with Fig Balsamic Glaze, Black Bean and Corn with Hearts of Palm or Chickpea with Zucchini, Romaine and Aged Parmesan Salads!
David's Tea teamed up one of Chicago's hottest artisinal cocktail lounges, Chicago's Violet Hour, to create a new line of summer drinks! Lisa Tipton and Tyler Fry joined Good Day Chicago to explain.
David's Tea teamed up one of Chicago's hottest artisinal cocktail lounges, Chicago's Violet Hour, to create a new line of summer drinks! Lisa Tipton and Tyler Fry joined Good Day Chicago to explain.
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis spoke with Good Day Chicago about the union's perspective on the Chicago Public Schools closing plan, which the Chicago Board of Education will vote on Wednesday.
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis spoke with Good Day Chicago about the union's perspective on the Chicago Public Schools closing plan, which the Chicago Board of Education will vote on Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:54 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:54:21 GMT
A one-of-a-kind Chicago Public School is doing very well amid the controversy surrounding CPS closures, and the final Chicago Board of Education vote on the plan scheduled for Wednesday.
A one-of-a-kind Chicago Public School is doing very well amid the controversy surrounding CPS closures, and the final Chicago Board of Education vote on the plan scheduled for Wednesday.
The Chicago school board will take a final vote on the Chicago Public Schools closing plan Wednesday. Board Vice President Jesse Ruiz spoke with Good Day Chicago to give some insight on where the board stands.
The Chicago school board will take a final vote on the Chicago Public Schools closing plan Wednesday. Board Vice President Jesse Ruiz spoke with Good Day Chicago to give some insight on where the board stands.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:12:24 GMT
Every time a tornado makes news, the local public cannot help but think about what happened in this area, back in 1967. A destructive storm system hit the southwest suburbs 46 years ago.
Every time a tornado makes news, the local public cannot help but think about what happened in this area, back in 1967. A destructive storm system hit the southwest suburbs 46 years ago.
Four-time Emmy winner and star of Northlight Theatre's "Stella and Lou" Rhea Perlman joined Bill Zwecker to speak on the world premiere and teaming up with fellow "Cheers" alum Kirstie Alley again very soon!
Four-time Emmy winner and star of Northlight Theatre's "Stella and Lou" Rhea Perlman joined Bill Zwecker to speak on the world premiere and teaming up with fellow "Cheers" alum Kirstie Alley again very soon!
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:59:11 GMT
On Tuesday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Rochelle Trotter, Anna Davlantes discussed the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma. Rohini Dey also discussed new opportunities for women in the culinary world.
On Tuesday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Rochelle Trotter, Anna Davlantes discussed the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma. Rohini Dey also discussed new opportunities for women in the culinary world.
