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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.

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.