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Ronald Johnson Video Released; No Charges Against Officer

Another police dash-cam video depicting an officer-involved shooting of a young African-American male is released to the public, but this time, the state's attorney will not bring criminal charges. Paris Schutz joins us with the latest on this and more of today's breaking news.

Phillips Academy Students Turn Around School's Reputation

Six seasons ago, the Wendell Phillips Academy High School football team had just 12 football players. Today, not only has the current team won a state championship, but its players are college bound. In fact, many students at this formerly failing school are now headed to college.

49ers Stun Bears 26-20 in Overtime

The loss drops the Bears to 5-7 and makes their playoff hopes statistically improbable – though not completely impossible – with four games remaining in the regular season. Join us for analysis with James "Big Cat" Williams.

Preservation Group Battles City’s Motion to Dismiss Lucas Museum Suit

Friends of the Parks again argues its case against the proposed lakefront museum from film mogul George Lucas.

Neko Case Performs Live in Chicago: August 2001

In 2001, a WTTW11 crew visited Schubas Tavern to interview rising singer-songwriter Neko Case – and to record a performance with her band, Neko Case & Her Boyfriends. In anticipation of Case's upcoming appearance at the MCA, watch exclusive, never-before-seen footage from that shoot.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Dec. 4

Joel Weisman and his panel of guests discuss the top stories of the week, including the continued fallout from the Laquan McDonald case, the ouster of police superintendent Garry McCarthy, the Chicago Teachers Union's upcoming strike vote and in sports, the Bears playoff potential.

City Set to Release Another Controversial Video

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces that the city will publicly release another dash-cam video showing a police officer killing an African-American male. What is this video alleged to show, and will it engender the same response that the video depicting the shooting death of Laquan McDonald did? Paris Schutz joins us with the latest. 

What Questions Do You Have for Mayor Emanuel?

Mayor Rahm Emanuel joins "Chicago Tonight" next week to discuss fallout from the release of the Laquan McDonald shooting video and the search for the city's next police superintendent. What questions do you have for the mayor? 

Activists Talk McCarthy Ouster, Creating Change in Chicago

In the wake of the release of police dash-cam video footage showing the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, we speak with community activists Malcolm London and Jedidiah Brown.

'Bel Canto': Behind the Scenes of Lyric Opera's World Premiere

A world premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago is based on a true story with terrifying echos of today's troubled world. A behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Bel Canto."

Weekend Events: Renegade Craft Fair, Holiday Lights and Polar Palooza

The season is in full swing. Take advantage of light displays, holiday markets, ice skating and lots more.

Ice Skating in Chicago: Outdoor Rinks Serve Up Frozen Fun

Bundle up, strap on those blades and hit the ice at Chicago’s citywide outdoor ice skating facilities. From old-school to the cutting-edge, we’ll have you gliding gracefully into the long winter season.