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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, left, and Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy appear at a news conference on Nov. 24, 2015, in Chicago, announcing first-degree murder charges against police Officer Jason Van Dyke in the Oct. 20, 2014, death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. The city then released the dash-cam video of the shooting to media outlets after the news conference. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Rahm Emanuel, Chicago mayor, fires Garry McCarthy, city police superintendent

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Steve Martin (left) and John Candy are a mismatched traveling duo in the Thanksgiving-themed comedy "Plains, Trains & Automobiles." (theimaginativeconservative.org)

‘Planes, Trains & Automobiles’ still the best Thanksgiving film

By Eric Althoff - The Washington Times

Pedestrians walk past a phalanx of Chicago police officers keeping protesters off Wacker Drive, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, in Chicago, the day after murder charges were brought against police officer Jason Van Dyke in the killing of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Protesters to target Chicago shopping area on Black Friday

By Don Babwin and Sophia Tareen - Associated Press

In this Oct. 20, 2014 frame from dash-cam video provided by the Chicago Police Department, Laquan McDonald, right, walks down the street moments before being shot by officer Jason Van Dyke in Chicago. Van Dyke, who shot McDonald 16 times, was charged with first-degree murder Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. (Chicago Police Department via AP)

Chicago erupts in protests after release of Laquan McDonald police shooting video

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 1, 2015 file photo, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks at a news conference in Chicago. Illinois law says government officials’ emails about taxpayer business are public records for all to see. But what if they’re sent from private accounts or personal cellphones? Emanuel argues those are not. The Chicago Tribune claims they are, and has taken the matter to court. (AP Photo/Christian K. Lee, File)

Chicago council votes to welcome Syrian refugees

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Joseph Gliniewicz, the Chicago area policeman hailed as a hero gunned down in the line of duty, actually committed suicide, an investigation reportedly found. (Associated Press)

Joseph Gliniewicz, Illinois police officer, committed suicide, probe reportedly finds

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

(Image: ABC7Chicago screenshot via Breitbart)

Customer with concealed carry gun license fatally shoots robber in Chicago store

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, right, smiles at a light moment during a Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in Chicago. The City Council easily approved the Mayor's budget plan, that includes a massive property tax hike and other fees to help close a shortfall and improve the city's underfunded pension system. A vote many aldermen called the most difficult of their political careers. (Brian Jackson/Sun-Times Media, via AP) CHICAGO TRIBUNE OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES **FILE**

ANDREW R. KLOSTER: Illinois Supreme Court should uphold Chicago pension deal

By Andrew R. Kloster

NFL Today, Week 8

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Michael Johnson wears a firearm as he waits outside of Roseburg Municipal Airport for President Barack Obama's arrival in Roseburg, Ore., Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. Gun-rights activists are angry about Obama's call for more gun restrictions after the killing of eight students and a teacher. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

Obama in Chicago, calls for more gun regulations

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama waves as he boards Air Force One, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 at Andrews Air Force Base. Obama is traveling to Chicago to speak at the International Association of Chief of Police conference and attend democratic fundraisers. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama holds Chicago fundraiser to pay off 2012 campaign debt

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Jets' Joe Namath is shown, 1971. (AP Photo)

LOVERRO: Had ‘Broadway Joe’ pursued baseball, Cubs’ fortunes could be different

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert arrives at the federal courthouse Tuesday, June 9, 2015, in Chicago for his arraignment on federal charges that he broke federal banking laws and lied about the money when questioned by the FBI. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) ** FILE **

Dennis Hastert attorney says former speaker intends to plead guilty

By Michael Tarm - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, attempts to hit the puck in the air with Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4), from Sweden, behind, in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals rebound from miserable performance with victory over Blackhawks

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Chicago Public Schools CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett speaks at a news conference, as Mayor Rahm Emanuel, background, listens in Chicago, in this Oct. 12, 2012, file photo. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

Barbara Byrd-Bennett, ex-head of Chicago Public Schools, pleads guilty in kickbacks scheme

By Michael Tarm - Associated Press