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Labor Issues Could Force 1st-Ever Charter School Teachers Strike
| Matt Masterson
The United Educators of UNO plans to strike next week if it cannot come to terms on a new labor agreement with the UNO Charter School Network.
Actor Geraldine Chaplin Reflects on Lengthy Film Career
| Marc Vitali
The actor talks about making the classic film “Doctor Zhivago,” the Chicago International Film Festival, and her famous father, Charlie Chaplin.
‘America’s Test Kitchen’ Launches New Cooking Venture
| Paul Caine
The folks from “America’s Test Kitchen” are branching out and focusing their attention on the science behind good food. We hear from two of the key people behind the project.
IHSA to Hold Meetings on Pitch Count Limits
| Kristen Thometz
The Illinois High School Association wants to hear from school principals and athletic directors before voting on proposed pitch count guidelines.
Why the Mysterious, ‘Beautiful’ Bat is So Often Misunderstood
| Gwendolyn Purdom
In Chicago and surrounding counties, where reports of nearly 40 cases of rabies-infected bats have made headlines so far this year, the reputation of the small, winged creature seems bleak.
CTU President Karen Lewis on the Deal That Stopped the Teachers Strike
| Evan Garcia
The Chicago Teachers Union President talks about the union's tentative agreement with Chicago Public Schools.
Plan to Merge Ventra App With Divvy Receives Federal Grant
| Reuben Unrau
Just weeks after Chicago was named the best U.S. city for biking, plans are underway to make the bicycle sharing program Divvy more convenient for CTA riders.
New Architecture Book Looks at ‘Building Chicago’
| Marc Vitali
Masterworks of Chicago architecture from the early days through the 21st century: A new book from a longtime curator at the Art Institute looks at “Building Chicago.”
Innovation, Sustainability Key to Future of Farming in Illinois
| Marc Vitali
Tomatoes and salad greens that are served in upscale Chicago restaurants are grown in Ogle County, Illinois. We visit the source.
Ask Geoffrey: What Was a Manure Monger?
| Erica Gunderson
Before automobiles, Chicago basically ran on horsepower. Find out how the city kept its streets free of manure in this week’s edition of Ask Geoffrey.
Local Author Helps Kids Find Voice, Courage to Stand Up to Bullies
| Kristen Thometz
October is national bullying prevention month. Holistic psychotherapist and author Regina E. McCarthy wants to help children of all ages find their voice and the courage to stand up to bullying.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Oct. 13-16
| Rebecca Palmore
International films, behind-the-scenes access and migrating hawks usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Cubs Beat Giants, Head to National League Championship Series
| Paris Schutz
A thrilling ninth-inning rally clinches the NL Division Series for the Cubs. Looking at just how they did it–and what lies ahead.
CTU, CPS Agree to Contract, Full Cost Remains Unclear
| Brandis Friedman
Chicago teachers were back in schools Tuesday instead of on the picket line. We take a closer look at the eleventh hour contract agreement between the district and teachers union.
Mayor Presents Budget ‘Unlike Any Other’
| Paris Schutz
Is the fiscal tide finally turning for Chicago? The mayor lays out the coming year's spending plan.
Debating the Transportation Fund Lockbox Amendment
| Evan Garcia
Illinois voters will decide whether the state's transportation funds will be locked away solely for transportation spending. A look at what’s at stake.
Global Garden Cultivates Hope for Refugee Farmers
| Jay Shefsky
Displaced farmers–refugees from other countries–get more than food for their hard work at an urban garden in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood.
Aldermen React to City Budget Proposal, CTU Deal
| Nick Blumberg
We get reaction from aldermen to the eleventh hour deal that averted a Chicago teachers strike, as well as the mayor’s budget, police oversight reform and more.
Federal Grant Helps Fund New Illinois Sexual Assault Law
| Reuben Unrau
The Illinois Attorney General’s office announced last week a $750,000, three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Justice that will help fund a new program that aims to improve the state's response to sexual assault crimes.
Officials Warn of Rabid Outdoor Cats, Urge Vaccinations of Pets
| Kristen Thometz
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control is urging pet owners to vaccinate their cats, dogs and ferrets against rabies after two outdoor cats tested positive for the virus in Illinois and Missouri.
Alderman Backs Off Controversial Merger of Kellogg, Sutherland Schools
| Matt Masterson
A Chicago alderman dropped his controversial plan to combine two elementary schools within his ward, but some parents are still concerned about what the rest of his proposal could mean for other schools in the community.
Mark Kelly on the Future, and Importance, of Chicago’s Cultural Mission
| Marc Vitali
Free events like the Chicago Blues Festival are evolving. We speak with Chicago’s new commissioner of cultural affairs and special events about the future of city celebrations.
CPS, Teachers Union Reach Tentative Deal to Avert Strike
| Matt Masterson
A strike by Chicago Teachers Union members has been averted after the union reached a tentative agreement with Chicago Public Schools and the Board of Education.
Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich to be Elevated to Cardinal
| Paris Schutz
Archbishop Blase Cupich is going to Rome, where he’ll be elevated to cardinal in a special ceremony next month.
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