Jun 25 Chicago police release more than 1,000 files from Smollett investigation By Don Babwin, Sophia Tareen, Associated Press The files included video footage that for the first time shows the "Empire" actor with a thin, white rope wrapped around his neck that he told detectives was a noose. Continue reading
Jun 21 Judge orders special prosecutor to examine Jussie Smollett case By Don Babwin, Associated Press The county's state's attorney, Kim Foxx dismissed all charges against actor Jussie Smollett and has been under fire for her handling the investigation. Continue reading
Jun 06 R. Kelly pleads not guilty to additional sex charges By Sophia Tareen, Michael Tarm, Associated Press Among the 11 new counts are four counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, which carries a sentence of up to 30 years in prison. Continue reading
May 30 R. Kelly charged with 11 new sex-related crimes in Chicago By Associated Press Kelly was already facing 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse involving four women years ago, three of whom were minors when the alleged abuse occurred. Continue reading
May 20 Watch 6:04 News Wrap: Trump trades verbal volleys with Tehran In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. and Iran traded new verbal volleys, as tensions in the Persian Gulf region remain high. After President Trump tweeted that aggression from Iran would result in its “end,” Tehran’s foreign minister responded, “Try… Continue watching
May 20 WATCH: Lori Lightfoot sworn in as Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot has promised to overhaul the police department in the nation's third-largest city. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 5:05 ‘Midwinter’ combines music and art at Chicago museum By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo, Sam Weber For three nights in February, the Art Institute of Chicago in partnership with Pitchfork opened its doors for “Midwinter." The event is billed as an “unprecedented art and music experience," with more than 30 eclectic acts performing inside the museum. Continue watching
Apr 17 After recusal, texts show prosecutor raised concern about ‘overcharging’ Jussie Smollett By Michael Tarm, Associated Press Newly released texts and emails show Chicago's top prosecutor injected herself into the criminal case accusing Jussie Smollett of staging a racist, anti-gay attack in January. That's despite having recused herself from the case in February. Continue reading
Apr 05 Jussie Smollett’s lawyer warns Chicago not to sue ‘Empire’ actor By Don Babwin, Associated Press An attorney for Jussie Smollett has written a letter warning that he'll demand sworn testimony from top Chicago officials if the city follows through on its vow to sue the "Empire" actor. Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 6:02 News Wrap: House Democrats authorize subpoenas over Mueller report In our news wrap Wednesday, congressional Democrats are turning up the heat over special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report. The House Judiciary Committee authorized subpoenas for the report and any related materials, while Republicans called the move reckless. Meanwhile, the… Continue watching