'Morning Shift' #4: Blues all around me

September 13, 2012

By: Kate Dries

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View the story "'Morning Shift' #4: Blues all around me" on Storify'Morning Shift' #4: Blues all around meOn our show Thursday, we celebrate a blues master's birthday.Storified by · Thu, Sep 13 2012 06:46:01First, The Morning Shift speaks with WBEZ education reporter Linda Lutton about the latest talks to end the Chicago teachers strike.CPS releases its latest contract proposal, strike end in sight?There appears to be movement on at least one of two major issues that have kept 350,000 students out of school this week, and their teach...Then, we hear from some local aldermen to learn more about their thoughts on the latest negotiations between CPS and CTU.Aldermen hear calls for strike to endAs the teachers strike continues, some Chicago aldermen say they're hearing more calls from constituents for the strike to end.Next, the Chicago Bears battle their rivals the Green Bay Packers Thursday night. We get a preview of the match up from Cheryl Raye-Stout.Bears prepare for Green Bay clashThere is a lot at stake in this match-up - for both teams. But here are some of the positives of playing the Packers this early in the se...Sounds unlikely that Packers WR Greg Jennings, with his groin injury, will be able to play Thursday night vs. Bears.Adam SchefterRT @ErinAndrews: Packers and Bears tonight....yeeeeees!!!Mark BelcastroLegendary blues guitarist B.B.King will be celebrating his 87th birthday on Sunday. Tony Sarabia and WBEZ’s Richard Steele explore King’s 63- year career in the only way that will do him justice, by listening to the songs he wrote and those that influenced him. Music journalist David Ritz, who co-authored King’s autobiography, will join Tony and Richard, bringing with him stories and insights about the man.