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Chicago Business News: 9/19

American Airlines sends out layoff warnings to 11,000 employees, including 900 in Chicago.

Lee Child

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.

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Teachers' Strike Ends

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

CPS, CTU on End of Strike

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

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

"Golden"

How did Rod Blagojevich become so obsessed with campaign cash? Two Chicago Tribune reporters dig deep into the former governor's roots.

Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin

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

We take you to a prairie setting filled with gigantic works of art.

CPS Seeks Court Order to End Strike

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.

Contract Analysis & CTU Negotiations

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.

"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.

Ask Geoffrey: 9/17

Chicago's skyline was once booming with billboards and neon signs. But where are they now?

Cigar Box Guitar Enthusiasts Aren’t Just Blowing Smoke

We meet two local guitar players who make their instruments out of cigar boxes.

Viewer Mail: 9/17

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

Web Extra: Ira Glass on "Sleepwalk with Me"

What if you dreamt you were running for your life, chased by an animal or monster---and while having that nightmare, you were also runnin