Stories by Michael Lipkin

Protesters take to social media for the NATO summit. We take a look at some of the latest tools and analysis.

Protesters were more subdued on the second day of the NATO summit. But, they call Sunday’s melee police brutality. Paris Schutz has the latest.

How did the police handle the NATO demonstrations? City officials and NATO protesters have different answers. We dissect what went on in the streets.

Multiple allegations of police brutality occurred during the NATO summit protests this weekend. Watch the video and tell us what you think.

As the NATO summit wraps up, we look at what world leaders accomplished and what issues were left unresolved.

Journalists from around the world converged on McCormick Place. Even though access was restricted, most reporters gave high marks to NATO summit organizers. Elizabeth Brackett reports.

We read what some of you had to say about the NATO summit and protests when we read tonight's Viewer Mail.

From war veterans to Occupiers to anarchists, we take a look at the vast range of people represented at the anti-NATO protests.

A behind-the-scenes look at the NATO protests from the front lines.

Our Chicago Tonight team covered the NATO protests live on Sunday. See the protests in our extensive slideshow.

The Chicago Tonight team is covering the NATO protests live this weekend on Twitter. View their Twitter streams for the latest news and photos from the CANG8 rally, and other protests around the city.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists take a Week in Review look at Chicago's NATO summit.

The first major protest rally of the NATO summit was held at Daley Plaza on Friday. Paris Schutz has the latest.

Accusations that Chicago Police are mishandling NATO protesters have begun. We talk with one Occupy Protester who says he was arrested and held for 30 hours without being charged.

Thousands of journalists from around the world are descending on the city. We take you inside McCormick Place to show you how the international media is getting ready to cover the event. 

The Latvian ambassador to the U.S. tells us why he thinks NATO matters in this 21st century world order.

As the NATO summit draws increasingly closer, Chicagoans are preparing for an influx of people traveling to protest the international gathering.

NATO protesters get dirty at a rally Thursday afternoon, while some accuse Chicago Police of misconduct. We have the latest.

More than 40 government agencies are ready to respond to any disruptions this weekend. We take a look at the secret communications center that will be keeping watch over the city during the NATO summit.

NATO's Assistant Secretary General, Ambassador Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, joins us to talk about what diplomacy and security issues will be discussed during the summit.

In three days, the largest NATO summit in history will be held in Chicago. Defense funding, Afghanistan, and new partnerships will be at the top of the agenda. We look at what the alliance hopes to accomplish this weekend. 

Metra, Amtrak, and the CTA are one day closer to implementing strict NATO security measures. Find out how it will impact your commute.

Tony Award-winning actor Ian McDiarmid is starring at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. We talk to him about the obscure play, Timon of Athens, and his famed villainy as Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars film saga.

As Mayor Rahm Emanuel continues to stress the importance of the NATO summit to Chicago, some subtle hints that a major event is coming start appearing downtown. We tell you what they are.

Why is Chicago hosting the NATO summit? Who stands to benefit? What are the stakes if things go awry between protesters and police? Carol Marin and her guests have answers.

What are black bloc protesters, and how is Chicago preparing for their violent tactics? Paris Schutz reports.