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CPS, CTU on End of Strike
| WTTW News

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.
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Public Relations During Strike
| WTTW News

Who won the war for public opinion? Was it the teachers or was it the mayor? We have analysis.
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Web Extra: Parents Storm Board of Ed
| Yasmin Rammohan
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 Rod Blagojevich Talked Himself Out of the Governor's Office and Into Prison
| Michael Lipkin

How did Rod Blagojevich become so obsessed with campaign cash? Two Chicago Tribune reporters dig deep into the former governor's roots.
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Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin
“Brain Clock”, Microbiomes, Levitating Pharmaceuticals, Smell & Dark Energy
| Lindsay Prossnitz

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.
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Manilow Sculptures
| Yasmin Rammohan

We take you to a prairie setting filled with gigantic works of art.
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CPS Seeks Court Order to End Strike
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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.
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Contract Analysis & CTU Negotiations
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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.
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"Big Cat" Williams on Bears' Loss to Packers
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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.
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Ask Geoffrey: 9/17
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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.
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Cigar Box Guitar Enthusiasts Aren’t Just Blowing Smoke
| Lindsay Prossnitz

We meet two local guitar players who make their instruments out of cigar boxes.
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Viewer Mail: 9/17
CPS vs. CTU: Strike
| WTTW News

We read some of your comments about the teachers' strike and the ongoing battle between CPS and CTU in Viewer Mail.
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No Vote To End Strike Yet
| Lindsay Prossnitz
The House of Delegates did not vote to end a strike today.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 9/14
| WTTW News

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
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Web Extra: The Week in Review: 9/14
| WTTW News

Watch a web-exclusive conversation with Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists.
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Weekend Events Around Town: 9/14-9/16
| Lindsay Prossnitz
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!
CPS, CTU May Be Close To Deal
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Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union both say they are close to an agreement. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest.
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The Future of Education Reform
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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.
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"Bobby the Burger"
| Yasmin Rammohan

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.
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Ira Glass
Public Radio Host on His First Movie
| Michael Lipkin

"This American Life" host Ira Glass discusses his popular radio show and his new movie, Sleepwalk With Me.
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Ask Geoffrey: 9/13
| WTTW News

What happened to a beloved collection of Civil War artifacts that was once at the Cultural Center? Geoffrey Baer has the answer in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
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Fashion and The Field Museum Collection: Maria Pinto
| Lindsay Prossnitz

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.
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Viewer Mail: 9/13
More Chicago Teachers' Strike
| WTTW News

We read what some of you had to say about Chicago teachers on strike in Viewer Mail.
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Excerpt of "Dearie" by Bob Spitz
| Michael Lipkin
An excerpt of Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child.
Day 3 of Teachers' Strike
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We have the latest news on negotiations between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Public Schools.
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Chicago Aldermen on Teachers' Strike
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Aldermen give us their take on the Chicago teachers' strike.
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