For the second time in less than a year, Chicago-born R&B singer R. Kelly finds himself convicted of serious federal child-sex crimes and staring at a lengthy prison term. Last September, a jury in New York found him guilty of racketeering conspiracy c…
2 Chicago cops charged following on-duty shooting in July that injured 2
CHICAGO — Two Chicago police officers have been hit with felony charges of aggravated battery and official misconduct in connection with a shooting in the Pilsen neighborhood this summer that injured two people, including a bystander. Sgt. Christopher …
Paul Sullivan: LIV Golf brings its controversial tour to Chicago area: ‘If you give it a chance, it might be something pretty cool’
SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Bryson DeChambeau is one of the most recognizable faces in golf and one of the LIV players involved in the antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour that bars defectors from competing in its events. But DeChambeau said he envisions a f…
As abortion is banned in Indiana, Planned Parenthood in Flossmoor sees first patient cross state line
CHICAGO — When the car didn’t stop for the protesters and pulled up to the doors of the Planned Parenthood facility in Flossmoor Thursday, the escort asked the driver if she had an appointment or was dropping someone off. The driver said she was a ride…
Amid pushback over festivals like Lollapalooza and Riot Fest being held on public land, Chicago Park District moves to change rules for large events
CHICAGO — As criticism mounts over the use of public parks for large-scale events put on by private companies, leaders at the Chicago Park District are moving to change their code to mandate a board vote to sign off on events with more than 10,000 dail…
R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago results in split verdict; singer faces possibility of longer prison term after conviction on child pornography charges
CHICAGO — It took more than two decades for “Jane” to come forward about the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her godfather, R&B superstar R. Kelly. And in the end, a federal jury in Chicago believed her. They believed her testimony that she w…
Jurors ask first questions as they continue deliberating in R. Kelly federal trial
CHICAGO — Jurors returned to the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Wednesday morning to continue deliberations in the trial of R. Kelly, and within the first hour of their discussions they had already sent the judge three specific questions. The panel was sen…
Illinois governor signing disaster declaration, calls up National Guard to assist with migrants bused from Texas
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is signing a disaster proclamation to secure resources for the asylum-seekers bused to Illinois from Texas and has deployed 75 National Guard members to assist with the logistics of receiving the migrants, he annou…
Kathryn ‘WandaVision’ Hahn, ‘Empire of Light’ and others at Chicago International Film Festival
CHICAGO — Starting with a Southport Avenue block party (food trucks!) for the Oct. 12 opening night, this year’s Chicago International Film Festival is handing out awards to, among others, Kathryn Hahn of “WandaVision,” soon to headline her own late 20…
Illinois governor signs disaster declaration, calls up National Guard to assist with migrants bused from Texas
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is signing a disaster proclamation to secure resources for the asylum-seekers bused to Illinois from Texas and has deployed 75 National Guard members to assist with the logistics of receiving the migrants, he annou…