Jussie Smollett released from county jail pending the appeal of his conviction
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Chicago businessman to donate $200K worth of gas Thursday
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson is donating $200,000 worth of gas across the city Thursday.
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson is donating $200,000 worth of gas across the city Thursday.
Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez shootings: No charges to be filed against Chicago police officers
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said she will not file criminal charges against Chicago Police officers in the shooting deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last year
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said she will not file criminal charges against Chicago Police officers in the shooting deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last year
Jussie Smollett in ‘psych ward’ at jail, family allegedly receiving threatening phone calls
Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.
Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.
Jussie Smollett sentencing: Ex-'Empire' actor gets 150 days in Cook County Jail for hate crime hoax
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett received 30-months probation Thursday, and the first 150 days must be spent in Cook County Jail for staging a racist and homophobic attack and lying to Chicago police in 2019.
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett received 30-months probation Thursday, and the first 150 days must be spent in Cook County Jail for staging a racist and homophobic attack and lying to Chicago police in 2019.
'I have the biggest d*** in Chicago': Lightfoot berated park district lawyer over Columbus statue, suit claims
A lawsuit was filed against the City of Chicago and Mayor Lori Lightfoot Wednesday, claiming she used obscene language and defamed a former Chicago Park District lawyer who was involved in the Christopher Columbus statue controversy in 2021.
A lawsuit was filed against the City of Chicago and Mayor Lori Lightfoot Wednesday, claiming she used obscene language and defamed a former Chicago Park District lawyer who was involved in the Christopher Columbus statue controversy in 2021.
Mom of Chicago train robbery suspect recognizes him, drags him to police station: reports
The suspect sought in a Chicago train robbery has been identified as a Loyola University student recognized by his own mother, who reportedly dragged him into the police station to turn himself in.
The suspect sought in a Chicago train robbery has been identified as a Loyola University student recognized by his own mother, who reportedly dragged him into the police station to turn himself in.
Chicago family forced to leave West Side home due to rat infestation
The family has captured multiple videos of the rats inside their home. The problem has gotten so bad, that the mother and her four children have been forced out.
The family has captured multiple videos of the rats inside their home. The problem has gotten so bad, that the mother and her four children have been forced out.
Illinois pileup with 100+ vehicles shuts down I-39 for hours amid winter storm
A winter storm was blamed for multiple crashes across Illinois, including a 100+ vehicle pileup on I-39 that closed the highway for hours.
A winter storm was blamed for multiple crashes across Illinois, including a 100+ vehicle pileup on I-39 that closed the highway for hours.
Chicago's top cop says 60 percent of carjacking suspects are juveniles
Chicago police say the youngest person arrested this week for a carjacking isn't even old enough to drive.
Chicago police say the youngest person arrested this week for a carjacking isn't even old enough to drive.
Illinois man dies in head-on crash day before his girlfriend is found dead inside his home
A 25-year-old Algonquin woman who was reported missing Sunday was found dead at her boyfriend's residence with blunt force trauma to her head. Her boyfriend died in a head-on car crash a day before she was found.
A 25-year-old Algonquin woman who was reported missing Sunday was found dead at her boyfriend's residence with blunt force trauma to her head. Her boyfriend died in a head-on car crash a day before she was found.
Michael Jordan's Highland Park mansion has been on the market for nearly 10 years
"At this point, I'm not at all surprised. It's a very specific house. It was built for Jordan and his family. It was built for a tall person. Kitchen cabinets and counters are high, things like that."
"At this point, I'm not at all surprised. It's a very specific house. It was built for Jordan and his family. It was built for a tall person. Kitchen cabinets and counters are high, things like that."
Satanic Temple opens 'After School Satan Club' at elementary school in Moline, Illinois
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the club will teach students benevolence, empathy, critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression.
'Cheer' star Jerry Harris pleads guilty in child pornography case
"In an effort to put a stop to a serial predator and avert harm to other children, my sons took the brave step of speaking publicly about the sexual abuse they suffered at the hands of Jerry Harris."
"In an effort to put a stop to a serial predator and avert harm to other children, my sons took the brave step of speaking publicly about the sexual abuse they suffered at the hands of Jerry Harris."
Chicago man fatally shot 12-year-old boy because he teased him about his girlfriend: prosecutors
Prosecutors say Marcel ran out of the bedroom and ran toward his mother's room as he was holding his chest saying, “He shot me, he shot me.”
Prosecutors say Marcel ran out of the bedroom and ran toward his mother's room as he was holding his chest saying, “He shot me, he shot me.”
Lincolnwood home invasion: Chicago man charged with holding 80-year-old woman hostage
A Chicago man was charged with holding an 80-year-old woman against her will Sunday during a home invasion in north suburban Lincolnwood.
A Chicago man was charged with holding an 80-year-old woman against her will Sunday during a home invasion in north suburban Lincolnwood.
Republican National Committee overwhelmingly votes to censure Cheney, Kinzinger for sitting on Jan. 6 panel
RNC resolution says Cheney, Kinzinger are 'participating in a Democratic led persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse.
RNC resolution says Cheney, Kinzinger are 'participating in a Democratic led persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse.
Jason Van Dyke, ex-Chicago cop who killed Laquan McDonald, released from prison
Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was released from state custody Thursday morning after serving three years and four months for the murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was released from state custody Thursday morning after serving three years and four months for the murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
Biden calls for release of suburban native Mark Frerichs, taken hostage in Afghanistan 2 years ago
He is believed to be in the custody of the Taliban-linked Haqqani network.
He is believed to be in the custody of the Taliban-linked Haqqani network.
Illinois murder suspect arrested during traffic stop in Phoenix
While he was detained, the trooper was able to identify the driver as 32-year-old David Arthur Cooper of Rockford, Illinois. Cooper was found to have an outstanding $5 million warrant for homicide.
While he was detained, the trooper was able to identify the driver as 32-year-old David Arthur Cooper of Rockford, Illinois. Cooper was found to have an outstanding $5 million warrant for homicide.