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Viewer Mail: 5/24

NATO Media Coverage

We have your thoughts about our NATO coverage when we read some of your Viewer Mail.
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U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald Resigns

U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, the powerhouse prosecutor who helped put away two Illinois governors and a slew of other corrupt officials, is stepping down after 11 years. We talk with the head of the FBI in Chicago about Fitzgerald's imprint on Illinois. Then, Carol Marin and her panel discuss Fitzgerald's tenure in office and the future of the position.
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Biography of Patrick Fitzgerald

He grew up the son of a New York city doorman, and was brought to Chicago as an outsider. Elizabeth Brackett takes a look back at how Patrick Fitzgerald got here.
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Chicago Business News: 5/23

Lawsuits fly over Facebook’s bungled IPO that left small investors shortchanged. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and more top business headlines.
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'NATO 3' Terror Suspects in Court

Three protesters charged with planning to carry out alleged terrorist attacks during the NATO summit were in court Tuesday. Paris Schutz has the latest.
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Police Supt. Garry McCarthy on NATO

Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy joins us to to talk about being on the front lines, and the police response during the NATO protests.
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Assessing Police Response During NATO

We take a look at how Chicago Police handled NATO protests crowds, and some of the more violent summit protesters.
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Local Business Fallout from NATO

As life in Chicago gets back to normal, some downtown businesses are calculating financial losses from the NATO summit. We tell you what they're saying.
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Tracking Social Media for NATO

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

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.
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Lawyers on NATO Arrests

How did the police handle the NATO demonstrations? City officials and NATO protesters have different answers. We dissect what went on in the streets.
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Police vs. Protesters: Who are the Aggressors?

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

NATO Summit Cements Afghanistan End Game

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

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.
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Viewer Mail: 5/21

NATO

We read what some of you had to say about the NATO summit and protests when we read tonight's Viewer Mail.
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Web-Exclusive: Who Are The Protesters?

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

Web-Exclusive: Weekend Recap of NATO Protests

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

Web-Exclusive: NATO Protests in PHOTOS

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

NATO Protest Coverage

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.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review’s NATO Special

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

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

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.
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Foreign Journalists Descend on Chicago

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. 
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Latvian Ambassador on Politics of NATO

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

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

NATO Protesters Arrive from Across the Country

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