Stories by Paris Schutz
Ronald Johnson Video Released; No Charges Against Officer
Justice Department Launches Chicago Police Department Probe
| Paris Schutz
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
| Brandis Friedman
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
Playoff hopes dim one week after upsetting Packers
| Ann Kreiter
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
| Chloe Riley
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
Exclusive footage from the WTTW11 vault
| Marc Vitali
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
| WTTW News
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
| Paris Schutz
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?
| WTTW News
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
| Nick Blumberg
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
| Eddie Arruza
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
| Chloe Riley
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
| Sean Keenehan
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.
Names Emerge for Next Chicago Police Superintendent
Mayor Names Task Force on Police Accountability
| Paris Schutz
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
| Chloe Riley
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
| Paul Caine
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
| Erica Gunderson
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
| Hunter Clauss
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
| Evan Garcia
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
| Paris Schutz
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
| Brandis Friedman
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
| Alexandra Silets
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
| Erica Gunderson
Geoffrey Baer shares his stroll through Chicago's South Side in a show that premieres tonight.
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