Tag: Chicago news

Judge appoints special prosecutor to investigate Jussie Smollett case; Additional charges may be filed

A Cook County judge has ordered the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate possible misconduct by Cook County's top prosecutor in the Jussie...

2 of Kim Foxx’s Top Deputies Resign Amid Smollett Probe

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx's top 2 deputies have resigned under pressure. Foxx is under investigation for her handling of the Jussie Smollett...

Chicago Elects First Black Woman and Openly Lesbian Mayor

Former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot made history as Chicago's first ever Black female and openly lesbian mayor on Tuesday night. By rejecting establishment mayoral candidate...

Illinois Officials Deny R. Kelly Concert Permit

Illinois officials don't want to participate in singer R. Kelly's efforts to recruit news sex slaves for his rumored cult. State officials rejected a...

Lane Tech Student Who Went Missing After Being Detained by Police at Lollapalooza Was Hit by Metra Train

A Lane Tech student who was reported missing at the Lollapalooza in Chicago reportedly wandered onto the Metra train tracks and was hit by...

Chicago Mayoral Candidate Hands Out $200K to Churchgoers

A Chicago mayoral candidate handed out over $200,000 in cash to the congregation of a church where the governor spoke on Sunday. Candidate Willie Wilson,...