| Curator's note: This piece by Rich Samuels first aired on WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" show on October 14, 2009. It highlights Northwestern University professor Laurie Zoloth's struggle with the city of Evanston, Illinois over her desire to raise hens in her backyard. Featured are backyard chicken advocates Linda Nellett, Juliette Martinez, Helen Handlen and the producers of the documentary "Mad City Chickens". |