Chicago
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Police dismiss tip that Smollett and 2 brothers were in elevator togetherFeb 19, 2019 10:00 pm - Chicago police investigated but dismissed a tip that on the night "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett reported being attacked by two masked men he was in an elevator of his a...
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Community Development Commission OKs $900 million TIF for Lincoln Yards
Feb 19, 2019 10:00 pm - The Community Development Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved the largest tax-increment-financing subsidy in Chicago history - $900 million - to unlock the develo...
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Judge OKs suit aimed at halting Obama library in Chicago
Feb 19, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A federal judge gave the green light Tuesday to a parks-advocacy group's lawsuit that aims to stop for good the delayed construction of former President B...
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Judge says lawsuit that aims to stop construction of Obama center in Chicago park can move forward
Feb 19, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Judge says lawsuit that aims to stop construction of Obama center in Chicago park can move forward. ...
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Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack
Feb 19, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - "Empire" actor and R&B singer Jussie Smollett told Chicago police last month that two men physically attacked him and yelled racial and homophobic slurs. ...
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The Latest: Chicago judge OKs Obama library lawsuit
Feb 19, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Latest on a lawsuit challenging plans to build the Obama Presidential Center in a Chicago park (all times local): 1:10 p.m. A judge has given the gree...
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Chicago police seek follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett
Feb 18, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago police said Sunday they're still seeking a follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett after receiving new information that "shifted" their investiga...
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Chicago police fatally shoot 17-year-old after traffic stop
Feb 18, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Investigators say an autopsy shows a 17-year-old boy died of multiple gunshot wounds after being shot by a Chicago police officer. Authorities say the tee...
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Bears' Cohen named one of two Black College pros of the yearFeb 18, 2019 12:00 am - Tarik Cohen is going to need a bigger trophy case. The Bears' second-year All-Pro return specialist and leading receiver was named one of two Black College pro players o...
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No plan for Smollett to do follow-up police interview today
Feb 18, 2019 12:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Attorneys for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett say there are no plans for him to meet with Chicago detectives Monday for a follow-up interview about his rep...