'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death

A federal judge has sentenced "Ketamine Queen" Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in prison, marking a major milestone in the investigation into the overdose death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry. 

McHenry Outdoor Theater kicks off season
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FOX Chicago’s Jake Hamilton visited the McHenry Outdoor Theater, showing why cooler temps are no match for a cozy night under the stars—just don’t forget your blanket.

Pooh Shiesty set for Dallas federal court hearing following Gucci Mane kidnapping and robbery arrest

Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty faces a Dallas federal judge to determine bond eligibility after allegedly using an AK-style pistol to rob Gucci Mane and force a contract release at a North Texas recording studio.

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

Ye was barred Tuesday from entering the United Kingdom where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in July after a backlash over his history of antisemitic remarks.

Lil Tjay arrested, Offset injured in Florida casino shooting

Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested and former Migos member Offset was hospitalized Monday night following a fight and reported shooting outside a South Florida casino.

TMZ: New ransom note surfaces in Nancy Guthrie case | ChicagoNOW
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Messages sent to TMZ claim to reveal a possible location and sighting in Mexico in the long-running Nancy Guthrie case. The source is demanding payment in exchange for information. 

TMZ: Former Migos rapper Offset shot outside Florida casino

TMZ reports that Atlanta-based rapper Offset was shot Monday evening near a casino near Hollywood, Florida.

Taylor Frankie Paul's ex, Dakota Mortensen, edited out of Vanderpump Villa | ChicagoNOW
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Disney canceled Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette, and her ex Dakota Mortensen is also being cut from upcoming TV content. Anthony Ponce and Gabby Premus discuss more.

Dee Freeman, actress and Marine veteran, dies at 66

Dolores “Dee" Freeman, a respected actress, writer, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died on April 2, 2026, at age 66 following a battle with cancer.

The Pinball Capital opens in Chicago suburbs
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One of the state's largest pinball-centric arcades is set to open this weekend in suburban Stone Park.

Lil Rel Howery offers relationship advice | ChicagoNOW
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Lil Rel Howery is recently married and is ready to share some relationship advice with Gabby Premus and Tia Ewing on ChicagoNOW.

Lil Rel shares all on loss, humor, and upcoming projects | ChicagoNOW
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From the West Side of Chicago to the biggest screens in Hollywood, Lil Rel Howery has never forgotten where he came from. He joins live in studio to talk more about his upcoming stand-up special that is focused around finding the humor after the loss of his father. He also teases an exciting upcoming project.

Majority of Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni dismissed | ChicagoNOW
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One month before the case was supposed to go to trial, a federal judge has dismissed 10 of the 13 claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit. The judge has said that Lively can still pursue a portion of her lawsuit against Baldoni's production company.

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out

A federal judge tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie “It Ends With Us."

Rapper Pooh Shiesty accused of Dallas armed kidnapping to force release from Gucci Mane's label

Federal authorities have charged nine individuals, including prominent Memphis rappers Lontrell Williams Jr., known as "Pooh Shiesty," and Rodney Wright Jr., known as "BIG30," in connection with the violent armed robbery and kidnapping of three people at a Dallas music studio.