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Chicago Aldermen on Teachers' Strike

Aldermen give us their take on the Chicago teachers' strike.

Teachers on the Picket Line

As day three of negotiations continue, we talk with teachers on the picket line. We bring you the sticking points -- from their point of view.

Chicago Business News: 9/12

What will the economic impact of the teachers' strike be if a settlement is not reached soon?

SuperAgers

Getting to be in your 80s and 90s and still having the mind of someone much younger is everyone's dream. But now researchers are looking into how so-called "SuperAgers" manage to do it. We take a look.

"Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child"

We take a look at a new biography of the famous chef on her 100th birthday.

Web Extra: WTTW Interviews with Julia Child

Julia Childs appears in a 1978 episode of John Callaway Interviews and a 2001 episode of Chicago Tonight.

Web Extra: CPS & CTU Officials on State of Negotiations

CPS and CTU officials discuss the state of negotiations on Tuesday evening.

Latest on Teachers' Strike

It's day two of the Chicago teachers' walkout as picketers once again take to the streets in the Loop. Paris Schutz has the latest on negotiations, and why one union official is accusing Chicago Public Schools of enacting "racist" policies.

The Messy Debate of Teacher Evaluations

One of the contentious issues behind the strike is how teachers are evaluated on classroom performance.

Former Union President & Schools CEO on the Battle Ahead

As the stalemate between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Public Schools goes into a third day, we talk with former leaders of each organization about what's at stake.

Charter Schools Open During Strike

While the Chicago teachers’ strike continues into a second day, some 52,000 students are going about their normal, daily routines. These students are served by the 119 charter schools in Chicago.

"Only in Chicago"

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is in prison, but a new book by the Chicago Sun-Times reporter who covered his trials recounts the high-profile case, and provides some intriguing new revelations.

National Wildlife Refuge Born in Illinois

We take you one hour north of Chicago to Hackmatack, a new wildlife refuge that's one of Illinois' best-kept secrets.

Chicago Teachers on Strike

After months of negotiations, the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have failed to come to an agreement. We have the latest reports from Elizabeth Brackett on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm.

What's Next for Teachers and Students

Carol Marin and her guests discuss what led to the breakdown in talks between CPS and CTU, and what's next for Chicago teachers and students.