Articles filed under Chicago
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Chicago prosecutor outlines charges against R. Kelly involving 4 victims; singer to appear in court SaturdayFeb 22, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago prosecutor outlines charges against R. Kelly involving 4 victims; singer to appear in court Saturday. ...
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'Empire' producers cut Smollett from season's last episodesFeb 22, 2019 12:00 am - Actor Jussie Smollett's character on "Empire" will be removed from the final two episodes of this season in the wake of his arrest on charges that he staged a racist, an...
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How Chicago's vast network of surveillance cameras helped cops in Smollett investigationFeb 22, 2019 12:00 am - Police tapped into Chicago's vast network of surveillance cameras - and even some homeowners' doorbell cameras - to track down two brothers who later claimed they were p...
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R. Kelly turns himself into Chicago policeFeb 22, 2019 12:00 am - R. Kelly, the R&B star who has been trailed for decades by allegations that he violated underage girls and women and held some as virtual slaves, was charged Friday with...
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Chicago police chief angry over alleged Smollett hoaxFeb 21, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson took it personally when detectives determined that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett allegedly lied about being t...
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CORRECTS: Chicago police: 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett turns self in on accusation of making false police reportFeb 21, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - CORRECTS: Chicago police: 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett turns self in on accusation of making false police report. (Corrects APNewsAlert that had a missi...
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BC-IL-Chicago Municipal General Election TestingFeb 21, 2019 6:00 am - EDITORS: NEWS DIRECTORS: NOT FOR BROADCAST, PUBLICATION OR USE ONLINE The Chicago municipal general election is Tuesday, Feb. 26. Poll close: 8 p.m. EST (7 p.m. CST) Fir...
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Chicago police head: "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his careerFeb 21, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago police head: "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career. ...
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CPS student tased by cops files suit, attorney rips 'systemic failure'Feb 20, 2019 10:00 pm - A federal lawsuit filed late Wednesday claims the Chicago Board of Education, the city and two police officers violated the civil rights of a student who was shocked wit...
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Billionaire Ken Griffin doubles up on Bill Daley's campaignFeb 20, 2019 10:00 pm - Illinois' richest man has given another $1 million to mayoral candidate Bill Daley, doubling his investment in the brother and son of past mayors' campaign. Hedge fund b...