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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 5/25

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
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Weekend Events Around Town: 5/25-5/28

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

Fitzgerald Holds Press Conference on Resignation

U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald explains why he's resigning from his post next month, and admits having some regrets during his nearly 11 years in Chicago. Eddie Arruza reports.
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Former U.S. Attorneys on Potential Fitzgerald Successor

Three former U.S. Attorneys for the Northern District of Illinois join us to weigh in on who will bring a "fresh view" to the position in the wake of Patrick Fitzgerald's resignation.
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Illinois House Passes Medicaid Cuts

It was a passionate debate, but in the end, the Illinois House passed Medicaid reform. We have the latest from Springfield on that, and the gambling expansion debate.
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IL House Approves Chicago Casino

The Illinois House approved an expansion to gambling in the state, including casinos in Chicago and four other cities, despite objections from Gov. Pat Quinn. 

Extreme Mammals

Scientists from The Field Museum join us to talk about a new "extreme" exhibit that opens on Friday.
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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.
 

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