Stories by Michael Lipkin

Film director Andy Davis takes us back to Chicago R&B of the 1970s.

Chicago denies a permit for anti-war protesters planning to march on the upcoming NATO summit. We talk with organizer Andy Thayer about how protesters still plan to take to the streets.

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Anti-NATO protesters will not be able to march through the Loop during the NATO summit in May, an administrative judge ruled Thursday.

The Chicago NATO host committee says the donations will be enough to fully fund the May summits.

Welcome to Chicago Tonight’s online coverage of the Chicago NATO summit. We’ve gathered everything you need to know about growing protest plans, security measures, the summit’s effect on Chicago businesses, and the policies world leaders are expected to discuss. Read the latest developments here, and view our Players page to get up to speed on who matters for the summits.

Even though the city is no longer hosting the more controversial G-8 conference, Chicago still expects about 7,500 protestors during the NATO summit in May. Those protests have the Chicago Police Department on alert, spending the past few months training and acquiring new riot gear.

The Tony-award winning musical Fela! is in town. The show's lead producer tells us how love for Fela's music led to a triumphant stage production.

Security plans for the Chicago NATO summit could shut down South Shore rail lines and freeways during the two-day event.

A local Mexican art museum with works from around the world celebrates its 25th anniversary. The founder joins us with details.

At an appeal hearing Tuesday, Chicago officials stood by their decision to deny protesters a permit to march through the Loop on the first day of the NATO summit.

A new study ranks Chicago 17th in the country for social media savvy. What is the Emanuel administration doing to boost the city's standing?

Lovers of used and rare books are mourning the impending loss of a celebrated and unusual neighborhood bookstore. Jay Shefsky has the story.

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President of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Michael Shields has repeatedly called for more officer training before the summit.

As some business leaders expressed concern about the summits, the city hired security firm Hillard Heintze, which will meet weekly with the business community.

As Chicago Police superintendent, Garry McCarthy is the public face of security during the NATO summit.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has been focusing on the potential economic upside of the NATO summit since his lobbying brought it to Chicago, but it’s his security plans that have had some up in arms.

Find out what Chef Rick Bayless is cooking up on stage when we visit a rehearsal of his new show at Lookingglass Theatre.

A rare musical treat at Chicago's Lake View High School. Two classical music superstars pay students a visit and offer up some of their world-class artistry. We tell you why.

The Anderson family from Oak Park began an experiment in 2009: trying to buy things only from African American-owned businesses. How difficult was it for the family to buy black for an entire year? Maggie Anderson is here to tell us.

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The flag of Chicago re-imagined by artists; plus rock posters and other prime examples of the city's rich printmaking history.

We continue our discussion with the two candidates vying for the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County position in our web-exclusive video.

We spotlight a little-known gallery that focuses on artists from Illinois.

We continue our discussion with the two Republican candidates vying for the 16th Congressional District in our web-exclusive video.