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"Moon River" singer Andy Williams died at age 84. We take a look back at a 2000 episode of Wild Chicago featuring the late singer in Branson, Missouri.

The mayor begins rolling out an ambitious expansion of charter schools. We look at how these schools fit into Chicago's contentious education plans.

“Gang-related” is a label that the Chicago Police Department applies to most murders in the city. Some residents inside Chicago neighborhoods, and even some crime experts, say police are too loose with the term.

Solid defense saves the Bears' sluggish offense while controversy swirls around replacement referees. James “Big Cat” Williams breaks down the latest in the NFL.

The weather is cooling but the drinks are getting warm. Check Please! Host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with tailgating drink recommendations and answers to your beverage questions.

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

Joel Weisman and his panel take a look at Mitt Romney’s controversial comments at a Republican fundraiser. Was it a refreshing moment of honesty or a political gift to President Obama? Watch the web-exclusive conversation.

A candid discussion on violence in Chicago and community intervention.

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

The teachers' strike is over, but the city must now negotiate contracts with police and fire unions. How will the city afford what's coming? Paris Schutz has the story.

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.

American Airlines sends out layoff warnings to 11,000 employees, including 900 in Chicago. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Lawyers for Chicago Public Schools filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction to end the teachers' strike. Paris Schutz has the latest on the court order request, and Elizabeth Brackett reports on details of the contract that teachers are considering.

It's the second week of no classes for Chicago Public Schools students. What went wrong after things looked so promising on Friday? Where do negotiations go from here? Phil Ponce and our panel have analysis.

The Bears regroup after a dismal game in Green Bay. James "Big Cat" Williams is here to talk about how the Bears can rebound against the Rams.

Chicago's skyline was once booming with billboards and neon signs. But where are they now? Geoffrey Baer answers this and more in Ask Geoffrey.

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

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

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

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

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