Trial to begin in 9-year-old’s killing that shocked Chicago
It stands as one of Chicago’s most horrific crimes, in large part because of small details that are impossible to shake: The promise of a juice box that lured the…
New online tool to track Chicago gun suspects draws fire
After a recent bloody weekend in Chicago, the city’s top police officer reiterated something he’s said many times in recent months: People accused of gun-related offenses are too quickly and…
CDC flags one death and nearly 200 cases of lung illnesses in U.S, possibly tied to vaping
(Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday it had identified 193 potential cases of severe lung illness tied to vaping in 22 states as…
Deere to slash costs after trade war hits earnings
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Deere & Co. (DE.N) on Friday announced a review of costs after a combination of the U.S.-China trade war and bad weather dented its quarterly profits, forcing…
Illinois to defy Trump administration’s abortion referral ‘gag rule’
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois will defy enforcement of the Trump administration’s rule barring federally subsidized family planning clinics from making abortion referrals, the governor said on Thursday, vowing the state…
Illinois woman gets prison for soliciting husband’s murder
A southern Illinois woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for soliciting the murder of her 76-year-old husband and helping to conceal his body. The (Carbondale) Southern Illinoisan…
Mayor calls out worker accused of spitting on Eric Trump
Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has condemned a cocktail lounge employee who Eric Trump says spit on him. Lightfoot said Thursday she had spoken to Trump, the son of Republican…
R. Kelly Faces New Set Of Sexual Abuse Charges In Chicago: Reports
R. Kelly was hit Thursday with 11 additional sexual abuse charges three months after prosecutors in Cook County, Illinois, filed 10 similar counts against him in a wide-ranging investigation of…
U.S. states, cities sue to block Trump ‘conscience’ rule for healthcare workers
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Two dozen U.S. states and municipalities sued the Trump administration on Tuesday to stop it from enforcing a rule that would make it easier for doctors…
‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett hit with 16 count felony indictment by grand jury
An Illinois grand jury has indicted “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett on 16 felony counts of disorderly conduct for filing a false police report, according to the Cook County State Attorney’s…