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"Big Cat" Williams on Bears' Loss to Packers

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

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

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

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

The House of Delegates did not vote to end a strike today.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 9/14

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

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

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

CPS, CTU May Be Close To Deal

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

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"

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

"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

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

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

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

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.
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Chicago Aldermen on Teachers' Strike

Aldermen give us their take on the Chicago teachers' strike.
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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.
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Chicago Business News: 9/12

What will the economic impact of the teachers' strike be if a settlement is not reached soon? Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM joins us to discuss that story, and more top business headlines.
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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.
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"Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child"

We take a look at a new biography of the famous chef on her 100th birthday.
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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.
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The Messy Debate of Teacher Evaluations

One of the contentious issues behind the strike is how teachers are evaluated on classroom performance. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel take up the debate.
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