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The Week in Review: Mayor Emanuel Won’t Seek 3rd Term

A shocker from Mayor Rahm Emanuel as a flood of candidates consider a run. The mayor leaves plenty of unfinished business for his successor while Jason Van Dyke’s murder trial gets underway.

Web Extra, The Week in Review: Catholic Church Controversy

Reporter Mary Ann Ahern describes some of the backlash she received from Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich in response to a NBC 5 Chicago segment.

Bag Tax Study: Use of Disposable Bags Down But Still Above 50 Percent

Chicago’s bag tax has resulted in a decrease in the use of disposable bags since taking effect early last year, but a majority of shoppers still use at least one disposable bag per trip, a new study shows.

Sept. 6, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 6, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Chicago Police to Document When They Point a Gun

The city and state reach agreement on a plan to track instances in which Chicago police officers point a gun at someone. But not everyone’s happy about it.

Aldermen Discuss Priorities for Mayor’s Next 9 Months

Now that the mayor is out of the race, Chicago aldermen talk about what that could mean for the coming months – and beyond. 

Van Dyke Case: Judge Bumps Up Bail Following Media Interviews

Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke will not spend more time in jail for giving interviews with local media.

The Battle Over Judge Brett Kavanaugh

Former U.S. Supreme Court clerks weigh in on Brett Kavanaugh’s raucous confirmation hearings – and his chances for confirmation.

Skateboarders Grapple with Adulthood in New Documentary ‘Minding the Gap’

A new film looks at skateboarding as an escape from violence and boredom for three friends in Rockford, Illinois. We speak with director Bing Liu.

Funny, Heartbreaking ‘No Child’ Taps Into the Art of Education

The blight, as well as the occasional bursts of beauty that define life in inner-city high schools is all too familiar. But rarely has it been captured with such a sense of wit, grace, exasperation and tragicomic insight.

Illinois Sues Trump Administration Over Plan to Strip Protections for Migratory Birds

A lawsuit filed Thursday by Illinois and seven other states challenges a Trump administration plan to eliminate long-standing protections for migratory birds.

New Teacher Finds Affirmation on First Day of School

As a new school year gets underway at Chicago Public Schools, we visit a first-year teacher who has her own share of first-day jitters – and excitement for what lies ahead.

Van Dyke Case: Protesters Call for Justice as Murder Trial Begins

Four years after the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald, the trial of Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke, who is charged with his murder, is underway. Scenes from day one of the trial.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 6-9

Retro tunes, barbecue bites, historic homes and feline films usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in Chicago.

Sept. 5, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 5, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”