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Names Emerge for Next Chicago Police Superintendent

One day after the surprise firing of Chicago police superintendent Garry McCarthy, names of a possible successor are starting to emerge. How will the process work?

Field Museum Digitizes a Fraction of Its Nearly 30 Million Specimens

More images are now available on the museum’s website, but exactly what good are they to the public? 

Donna More Shares Vision for Cook County State's Attorney's Office

Donna More is one of two candidates looking to unseat Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez in a March Democratic primary. As Alvarez fends off calls for her resignation in the wake of the Laquan McDonald shooting and subsequent criticism over the pace of the investigation, we ask former state and federal prosecutor More what she might have done differently.

Ask Geoffrey: The Story Behind the Illinois and Michigan Canal

A little-known waterway built in the 1830s allowed Chicago to grow not once, but twice! Hear the story of the crucial canal that you may never have heard of, and the story behind one of the South Side's best known public works of art in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Anita Alvarez on Re-Election Efforts in Wake of Laquan McDonald Shooting

We talk with State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez about the Laquan McDonald investigation and why she thinks voters should give her another four years in office. 

For Chicago Artist with Rare Bone Disorder, Art Really Does Imitate Life

For most people, an animal’s head would be a strange, if not eccentric, gift. But for Chicago-based artist Lana Crooks, the wild pig skull her mother recently gave her is a treasured muse for a future work of art.

Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy Fired

Mayor Rahm Emanuel at a press conference on Tuesday announced that he'd asked Garry McCarthy to step down as superintendent of police.

Officer Accused of Killing Laquan McDonald is Released from Jail

After posting bail, Jason Van Dyke, the officer accused of killing 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, is released from jail.

Newspaper Editorial Boards Weigh in on Laquan McDonald Shooting

With each passing day, there are more questions than answers in the Laquan McDonald shooting case. Joining us to discuss the case are Chicago Tribune editorial page editor Bruce Dold and Chicago Sun-Times columnist and editorial board member Mary Mitchell. 

Geoffrey Baer Explores 'Chicago's South Side' in New Show

Geoffrey Baer shares his stroll through Chicago's South Side in a show that premieres tonight.

Viewer Feedback: 'Chicagoans Should Be Outraged'

We share what you had to say about some of our recent stories when we read viewer feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Chicago Winter Overnight Parking Ban Starts Tuesday

City drivers need to be more mindful about where they park starting Tuesday. The annual overnight parking ban starts this week and runs through April 1, 2016. The ban will be enforced from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. 

Laquan McDonald Shooting

Complete coverage from “Chicago Tonight,” including interviews with activists and officials on the shooting death of the 17-year-old in October 2014.