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Chicago's Oscar Gold

We take you inside the North Side plant where the Academy Awards are made. You might be surprised to learn about the other famous trophies produced right here in Chicago. Ash-har Quraishi has the story.

Howard Levy

Harmonica wizard Howard Levy joins us with a performance and tells us about reuniting with Bela Fleck & The Flecktones.

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School Board Votes on Turnarounds

Despite pleas from the teachers union, school activists and parents, the Chicago School Board approved plans to turnaround, phase out or close 17 Chicago Public Schools. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

We visit a treasure box of a museum in the western suburbs and find out about the immigrant who built it, one stone at a time.

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Chicago Maritime Festival

Chicago once had the busiest shipping harbor in North America, and this weekend the annual Chicago Maritime Festival celebrates our rich maritime past. We talk with a shipwreck diver and the festival's shanty-singing founder.

Chicago Magazine's Power List Stirs Controversy

Some familiar faces have been excluded from Chicago Magazine's list of the 100 Most Powerful Chicagoans. The magazine's executive editor tells us why.

Ask Alpana: 2/21

Boxed wine, hangovers and mystery champagnes. Check Please! Host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh answers your questions live on our show. Then, cozy up to your computer with your favorite cocktail and join us for a live online chat during and after the segment!

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Chicago Schools Protest

Public outcry is growing over plans to shut down or shake up 16 Chicago Public Schools. Elizabeth Brackett has more on a day of protest. Then, Carol Marin talks with leaders from CPS and the Teachers Union.

Ask Geoffrey: 2/20

Was a butcher to blame for a backup in the Chicago River?

Jean-Claude Brizard on New CPS Policies

Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard joins us to discuss new sick-day policies and more.

Barefoot Running

A barefoot runner makes the case for leaving your shoes at home -- even in the winter.

Mummies at The Field Museum

The Field Museum has a new exhibit, giving visitors a chance to see mummies that have not been viewed by the public for over 100 years. We get a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit.

DePaul Art Museum

The first exhibit at a new museum in town showcases the visual arts as made by Chicago artists over the past 150 years.

Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin

Our science guy, Neil Shubin, joins us to talk about sea slug brains, a therapist app for your smartphone and more in Scientific Chicago.