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Hedy Weiss: Theater Reviews

To see or not to see -- Hedy Weiss reviews Hamlet and three more shows during this busy theater season.

Viewer Mail: 9/20

We have your reaction to venture capitalist Bruce Rauner's attacks on the Chicago Teachers Union in tonight's Viewer Mail.

City vs. Unions

The teachers' strike is over, but the city must now negotiate contracts with police and fire unions.

Mayor's Adviser Attacks CTU

As the teachers' strike comes to an end, Bruce Rauner, a board member from the Chicago Public Education Fund, says teachers unions protec

Eboo Patel on the Promise of Interfaith America

An inflammatory video sparks anti-American protests. We talk with a local author and commentator who argues Islam and America are mutually enriching and not mutually exclusive.

Fragile X Syndrome, Autism: Treating Social Withdrawal

A new drug shows promise in the treatment of social withdrawal for people with Fragile X syndrome, and potentially for autism patients.

Chicago Business News: 9/19

American Airlines sends out layoff warnings to 11,000 employees, including 900 in Chicago.

Lee Child

Tom Cruise stars as the Hollywood version of author Lee Child's character, Jack Reacher. Child is here to talk about his best-selling books, the new movie and the latest installment in the Reacher series.

Web Extra: Karen Lewis on End of Strike

Karen Lewis comments on the end of the teachers' strike.

Teachers' Strike Ends

School will be back in session on Wednesday as Chicago teachers vote to end the strike. Paris Schutz has the latest.

CPS, CTU on End of Strike

The Chicago Teachers Union voted to end the strike after the House of Delegates met Tuesday afternoon. We talk with both sides about what’s ahead for Chicago students.

Public Relations During Strike

Who won the war for public opinion? Was it the teachers or was it the mayor? We have analysis.

Web Extra: Parents Storm Board of Ed

There are outspoken parents on both sides of the strike. Some parents are in support of teachers, while others are in support of CPS and the school board.

"Golden"

How did Rod Blagojevich become so obsessed with campaign cash? Two Chicago Tribune reporters dig deep into the former governor's roots.

Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin

Our science guy, Neil Shubin, explains how what appears to be a magic trick is helping scientists develop pharmaceuticals with fewer side effects. He has that story and more on tonight's Scientific Chicago.