After a series of legal tussles, the city and NATO protest groups agreed to a protest march route for the first day of the international summit.
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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.
In private moment caught on mic, President Obama said he’ll have more “flexibility” to negotiate with Russia after re-election.
Thousands of protesters are coming to Chicago in May for the NATO summits. The White House’s decision to move the G-8 summit to Maryland’s Camp David didn't stifle protesters; they called it a victory. Mayor Rahm Emanuel has pledged that protesters’ First Amendment rights would not be violated, but said he has rights, too.
U.S. Ambassador to NATO
Ivo Daalder, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, discusses the Afghan troop withdrawal and other items on the agenda at the upcoming NATO summit. Visit Chicago Tonight's NATO in Chicago page for more on the summit.
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.
Chicago Violence & NATO
How do you think the Chicago Police Department is handling the recent surge in gun violence? Will they be ready for possible NATO summit protests in May? We have some of your thoughts in tonight's Viewer Mail.
Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy joins us to talk about the recent string of violence in Chicago, planning for the upcoming NATO summit and more.
The G-8 summit is not coming to Chicago and protesters are claiming victory. But NATO leaders are still on the way. What does it all mean for the city? Elizabeth Brackett has the details.
We talk to the heads of two security firms about how businesses are being advised to get ready for possible protests during the upcoming G8 and NATO Summits in Chicago.
Downtown building owners meet with local and federal security officials about Chicago G-8/NATO concerns. Paris Schutz has the details.
Expecting a tax refund from the state? Well, a new city ordinance may divert that money to City Hall. We talk with some Chicago aldermen about that, and other developments at today's City Council meeting.
Building Owners to Meet with Top Security Officials
Many in Chicago's real estate industry are concerned about security during the G-8/NATO Summits. A conference on Wednesday will bring them together with top security officials, including Police Chief Garry McCarthy and the U.S. Secret Service. Paris Schutz has the story.
The G-8/NATO host committee is on the defensive as it lays out plans for the May events. Carol Marin and her panel have more.
G-8/NATO Rules Approved
The Chicago City Council passes controversial rules to deal with protests to the upcoming G-8/NATO summits in Chicago. Paris Schutz reports on the circus-like atmosphere at City Hall.
Protesters are turning up the heat on Chicago, even as the Mayor and Police Chief cool down restrictions for the G-8/NATO summits. Paris Schutz has the story.
