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Cigar Box Guitar Enthusiasts Aren’t Just Blowing Smoke

We meet two local guitar players who make their instruments out of cigar boxes.

Viewer Mail: 9/17

We read some of your comments about the teachers' strike and the ongoing battle between CPS and CTU in Viewer Mail.

No Vote To End Strike Yet

The House of Delegates did not vote to end a strike today.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 9/14

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 9/14

Watch a web-exclusive conversation with Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists.

Weekend Events Around Town: 9/14-9/16

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

CPS, CTU May Be Close To Deal

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union both say they are close to an agreement. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest.

The Future of Education Reform

As the teachers' strike caps off its fourth day, we look at how this affects the national conversation about public education, and how we

"Bobby the Burger"

They call him "Bobby the Burger." He may be the world's leading expert on a particular hamburger machine. It was invented by his great-grandfather and some say it revolutionized fast food. Jay Shefsky has the story.

Ira Glass

"This American Life" host Ira Glass discusses his popular radio show and his new movie, Sleepwalk With Me.

Ask Geoffrey: 9/13

What happened to a beloved collection of Civil War artifacts that was once at the Cultural Center?

Fashion and The Field Museum Collection: Maria Pinto

Fashion at the Field Museum. We join designer Maria Pinto as she digs deep into the museum's collection for an exhibit about cross-cultural clothing.

Viewer Mail: 9/13

We read what some of you had to say about Chicago teachers on strike in Viewer Mail.

Excerpt of "Dearie" by Bob Spitz

An excerpt of Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child.

Day 3 of Teachers' Strike

We have the latest news on negotiations between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Public Schools.