Today in Chicago History: Laquan McDonald shot by Chicago police Officer Jason van Dyke

2014: Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke shot 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times near 41st Street and Pulaski Road.
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Activists urge Mag Mile Association to press for federal charges against Jason Van Dyke

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former CPD officer Jason Van Dyke is set to be released from prison after only serving part of his sentence for murdering Laquan McDonald, and activists are asking the Mag Mile ...
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Verdict reached in Murder Trial of Chicago Officer (Jason Van Dyke) Who Killed Laquan McDonald

*(Via NBC News) – The jury says it has reached a verdict in the murder trial of a white Chicago officer who shot a black teenager 16 times. Jason Van Dyke faces charges of first-degree murder, ...
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This Week in Chicago History: Dick Van Dyke, Michael Jordan, and Anthony Bourdain

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Michael Jordan’s retirement from basketball, ...

Dick Van Dyke 100th celebration coming to Fischer Theater

Dick Van Dyke is turning 100 this December and the Fischer Theatre is throwing a party. The Life and Legacy of Dick Van Dyke will be presented by the Halloran Family Foundation on Dec. 6 and 7. The ...