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Activists Respond to Van Dyke Verdict: ‘We Got Closer to Justice’

Community activists and organizers on Friday began gathering outside City Hall before the verdict was announced in the murder trial of Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke.

Following Verdict, Rev. Marvin Hunter Calls for Change, Healing

Family members of Laquan McDonald on Friday made their way to Grace Memorial Baptist Church on the city’s West Side, where the slain teen’s great-uncle, the Rev. Marvin Hunter, preaches.

Legal Analysis of Van Dyke’s Guilty Verdict

Jason Van Dyke remained expressionless as one guilty verdict after another was read Friday in court. And now, with his bail revoked, he is in jail as a convicted felon.

‘I Feel That We Gave a Good Verdict’: Van Dyke Jurors Speak Out After Trial

Jurors explain how they came to their decision in the high-profile murder trial.

Journalists Weigh In On Van Dyke Murder Case, Conviction

The high-profile case and its impact on Chicago: A conversation with journalists Jamie Kalven, Kimberly Egonmwan, Greg Hinz and John Fountain.

Police Union President Defends Van Dyke, Vows Appeal

For years, Chicago’s police union has steadfastly defended Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke. Police union president Kevin Graham joins us with reaction to Friday’s verdict.

Chicago Hotel Workers Strike Persists at 2 Hotels

Workers began their strike nearly a month ago and will return to work at 24 hotels after reaching an agreement with two hotels Friday. But the strike continues at two hotels.

Adoptable Chicago Dogs Appear on Dating App Bumble

Swiping right could help you find a new furry best friend, if not a date for the weekend.

Jason Van Dyke Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder

A 12-person jury has found Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke guilty of second-degree murder for the 2014 shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.

City, CPS Prepares for Verdict in Jason Van Dyke Murder Trial

“I hope that everybody heeds the advice of Laquan McDonald’s family, the pastors, the community leaders to make their message heard in what they have to say and do it in a way that’s respectful to the city that we all call home,” Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Friday morning.

Oct. 4, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 4, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Fall Theater Recommendations from Hedy Weiss

Hedy Weiss reviews a provocative new play about sex offenders at Steppenwolf Theatre, plus a new musical based on the movie “Tootsie.”

Tips for Successful Succession Planting

Organic gardener Jeanne Nolan explains how to manage the arrival of cooler fall weather while still enjoying a bounty of vegetables.

WTTW Launches New Series ‘Art and Design in Chicago’

From TV commercials to a legendary South Side art center, a new four-part series explores the creative movements, people and institutions of Chicago over the last 125 years.

As Jury Deliberates Van Dyke’s Fate, a Closer Look at the Charges

Jason Van Dyke faces 19 counts in the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald. With jury deliberations underway, we break down the charges, the evidence and closing arguments.