Jul 05 More than dozen trampled in Chicago July 4 stampede By Associated Press Three others were stabbed when a fight broke out after a group of young males flashed gang signs, authorities said. Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Continue reading
Jun 28 WATCH: Biden defends his civil rights record after 2020 Democratic debate criticism By Sara Burnett, Will Weissert, Associated Press The former vice president and Democratic White House hopeful made the remarks a day after his 2020 rival California Sen. Kamala Harris delivered a blistering attack at their first presidential debate in Miami. She blasted him for recently highlighting his… Continue reading
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