Chicago

Lawyer enters not guilty plea for R. Kelly in sex abuse case

By Don Babwin, Michael Tarm, Associated Press

R&B star R. Kelly's attorney entered not guilty pleas on the singer's behalf Monday after Kelly was charged with sexually abusing four victims dating back to 1998, including three underage teenagers.

‘Empire’ producers cut Jussie Smollett from season’s last two episodes

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

Smollett has been accused of faking a racist, anti-gay attack on himself in Chicago.

WATCH: Police say Smollett ‘took advantage’ of anger over racism to promote career

By Associated Press

Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said at a news conference Thursday that Smollett sent a racist and homophobic threatening letter to himself at the Fox studio lot before the attack. He says Smollett was dissatisfied with his salary.

‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett turns self in to face charge, police say

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

The "Empire" actor turned himself in early Thursday to face accusations that he filed a false police report when he told authorities he was attacked in Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope…

Police official: Actor Jussie Smollett suspected of lying about attack

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

Chicago detectives suspect that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett filed a false police report when he said he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack in downtown Chicago late last month, a police official said Wednesday.

Chicago prosecutor recuses herself from Jussie Smollett case

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

Chicago's top prosecutor recused herself from the investigation into the attack reported by "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett shortly after police requested another interview with the actor.

Chicago police seek follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett

By Sara Burnett, Greg McCune, Associated Press

Chicago police said Sunday they're still seeking a follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett after receiving new information that "shifted" their investigation of a reported attack on the "Empire" actor.

Prosecutors seek new sentence for officer convicted in Laquan McDonald case

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

Absent a new sentence and with credit for good behavior, Jason Van Dyke will likely serve only approximately three years.

Frigid air, high winds cause dangerous conditions

By Holly Ramer, Associated Press

The weather contributed to multiple deaths over the long Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

Chicago police officers acquitted of covering up Laquan McDonald shooting

By Associated Press

The three Chicago police officers were accused of trying to cover up the 2014 police shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald to protect another officer who pulled the trigger.