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Emanuel’s Aldermanic Friends, Foes React to Bombshell Announcement

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will not seek a third term. We get reaction to the news from City Council.

Van Dyke Case: McDonald Family Calls for Peace as Trial Set to Begin

A bombshell announcement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel and a rare public statement from Laquan McDonald’s family set the scene on the eve of Jason Van Dyke’s murder trial.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel Not Seeking Re-election

“As much as I love this job and will always love this city and its residents, I have decided not to seek re-election,” Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Tuesday.

Who’s Who in the High-Profile Murder Trial of Jason Van Dyke

These are the names you need to know as the murder trial of suspended police Officer Jason Van Dyke gets underway.

12 Arrested After Attempting to Shut Down Kennedy Expressway

For the third time this summer, activists used major roadways in an effort to shine a light on the violence plaguing Chicago’s South and West Sides. 

CPS Touts Increased Graduation Rate, Acknowledges Work Ahead

More Chicago Public Schools students are earning diplomas than ever before, reaching a record-high graduation rate of 78.2 percent, according to new figures from the district.

Van Dyke Case: Judge Won’t Rule on Bond Violation Until Next Week

A Cook County judge will hear further arguments next week after prosecutors accused the suspended Chicago police officer of violating the terms of his bond.

Will Protesters Defy Police and Shut Down the Kennedy Expressway?

Police say there’ll be no tolerance for traffic disruptions this Labor Day, despite a planned protest to shut down portions of the Kennedy Expressway on Monday.  

Web Extra, The Week in Review: Impact of Politicians’ Candid Remarks

Eddie Arruza and guests discuss the impact of politicians’ remarks.

The Week in Review: Officer Jason Van Dyke Speaks Out

Prosecutors seek to hold Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke in contempt of court. What impact will the highly anticipated case have on Mayor Emanuel’s re-election campaign? And is Cubs manager Joe Maddon on thin ice?

Employee Accuses Pritzker Group of Union-Busting

A docent for Seadog Cruises is pushing to unionize, but he says Seadog’s parent company, Entertainment Cruises, is trying to quash the effort.

Viewer Feedback: ‘Draft Horses Love to Work’

Readers respond enthusiastically to our story about a push to ban horse-drawn carriages in Chicago.

Aug. 30, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 30, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Chicago Band Ohmme a ‘Force to be Reckoned With’

Soaring harmonies and grinding guitars combine on a new record by a dynamic Chicago duo. We visit the basement headquarters of Ohmme.

Amara Enyia Takes Aim at Emanuel in Second Bid for Chicago Mayor

The field of candidates running to replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel grew again this week when activist, organizer and policy consultant Amara Enyia officially announced her candidacy.