Downtrodden R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty to New York Indictment
In front of a packed courtroom for his New York arraignment Friday, R. Kelly sat slouched in his chair with a pained look on his face and pleaded not guilty.
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Attorney Fees
A federal judge approved $3.47 million in attorney fees from a $4.75 million judgment against Chicago and a police officer who used excessive force.
Read moreJudge Won’t Budge on Special Prosecutor in Jussie Smollett Case
A judge has upheld his decision to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly M. Foxx in connection with “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s criminal case for faking a hate crime.
Read moreJussie Smollett Fights Appointment of Special Prosecutor
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett continues to assert that he was a victim in his hate crime fiasco, arguing in court papers filed Friday that an Illinois judge should not have ruled to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate how his criminal case was handled.
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The Jig Is Up for Chicago’s Wild Alligator
The alligator had a good run as day after day the people hunting for him in a Chicago lagoon came up empty, but in the end he was no match for an expert the city shipped in from Florida.
Read moreSinger R Kelly Will Stay Jailed in Sex Crimes Case
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered embattled R&B star R. Kelly to be held in jail without bond as he awaits trial on racketeering and child pornography charges.
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2020 Hopeful Buttigieg Courts Black Voters in Chicago
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg made his case to black business leaders Tuesday at a civil rights event in Chicago, amid an uproar over the fatal shooting of a black man by a white police officer in the Indiana city where he is mayor.
Read moreElizabeth Warren Presents Ambitious Vision to Chicago Supporters
In her first post-debate appearance, Sen. Elizabeth Warren hosted a boisterous town hall in Chicago that showcased her detailed policy ideas aimed at reshaping American government as we know it.
Read moreR. Kelly Asks Judge to Toss Civil Sexual Abuse Case
Singer R. Kelly asked an Illinois judge late Wednesday to dismiss a civil sexual abuse lawsuit against him, claiming it is barred by a two-year statute of limitations.
Read morePolice Release More Than 1,000 Files From Smollett Probe
Chicago police on Monday released more than 1,000 files from the investigation of Jussie Smollett’s claim he was attacked by two men, including video footage that shows the “Empire” actor with a thin, white rope wrapped around his neck that he told detectives was a noose.
Read moreJudge to Appoint Special Prosecutor in Smollett Case
An Illinois judge ruled Friday that he will appoint a special prosecutor to investigate how the Cook County state’s attorney handled the criminal case of “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a hate crime.
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A federal judge threw out a challenge by Protect Our Parks to the construction of the Obama Presidential Library in Chicago’s Jackson Park.
Read moreR Kelly Pleads Not Guilty to New Sex-Assault Charges
R&B singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to 11 additional sex-related charges on Thursday, including four counts that carry a maximum prison term of 30 years in prison.
Read more911 Calls From Jussie Smollett Incident Released
The city of Chicago has released two 911 calls made after “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett claimed he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack.
Read moreEx-Judge Fights for Probe of Jussie Smollett Case
Calling the situation a “mess,” a retired judge argued in court Friday for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s handling of “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s hate-crime case.
Read moreR. Kelly Charged With 11 New Sex-Related Crimes in Chicago
Prosecutors charged R&B singer R. Kelly on Thursday with 11 new sex-related counts, including some that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, making them the most serious against him.
Read moreJudge Tosses Claims of Wall Street ‘Fear Index’ Manipulation
A federal judge dismissed investor class-action claims that the Chicago Board Options Exchange knowingly allowed Wall Street traders to manipulate a key measure of stock market volatility.
Read moreComputer Helps Reopen Dozens of Chicago Cold Murder Cases
A nonprofit group and a computer algorithm are helping Chicago detectives review dozens of cold murder cases by revealing potential connections.
Read moreJudge Unseals Records in ‘Empire’ Actor’s Criminal Case
An Illinois judge who presided over “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s short-lived criminal case accusing him of staging a hate crime ruled Thursday to make all records in the case public.
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