R. Kelly attorney told singer will have to appear in state court for future hearings

The judge in R. Kelly’s ongoing state court case told his defense attorney Thursday that going forward he wants the R&B superstar in the courtroom for hearings — though Kelly was excused from attending the next one.

City lawyers try (again) to block Mayor Lori Lightfoot deposition in CPD whistleblower case

In 2017, Sgt. Khalil Muhammad shot 18-year-old Ricardo Hayes near his home in Morgan Park. Another officer said he refused superiors’ requests to change reports to say that Muhammad was a “victim” of an aggravated assault by Hayes, his lawsuit states.

Some Chicago police misconduct complaints will now be handled by independent mediators

Some low-level misconduct complaints against Chicago police officers will be handled by independent mediators in a six-month pilot program that aims to speed up misconduct investigations and rebuild the public’s trust in police, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office announced Wednesday.

Revised 'Dreamers' program to get another review by court

A federal appeals court Wednesday ordered a lower court review of Biden administration revisions to a program preventing the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as children. 

Biden to storm-ravaged Florida: 'We're not going to leave'

President Joe Biden has surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild.

R. Kelly has been convicted twice in federal court. Will Cook County also prosecute him?

"Moving forward with these cases would be a waste of time, a waste of the state’s resources, a waste of taxpayers’ money," said Steve Greenberg, the attorney representing R. Kelly in the Cook County cases.

Putin signs into law annexation of Ukrainian regions
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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law on Wednesday the formal annexation of parts of Ukraine. The declaration comes in defiance of international law and as losses mount for Russia. Professor Stephen Caliendo joined Good Day Chicago to unpack what's going on in Russia right now.

Duckworth and Salvi square off over abortion, immigration during candidates' forum

Deep differences on abortion and immigration divided Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth and her Republican challenger Kathy Salvi during a virtual candidates' forum on Tuesday.

$31 billion railroad merger has Illinois lawmakers concerned

A controversial $31 billion merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern has lawmakers concerned.

Duckworth, Salvi square off over abortion rights during candidates' forum
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Deep differences on abortion divided Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth and her Republican challenger during a virtual candidates' forum on Tuesday.

Chicago welcomes more than 2K asylum seekers bused in from Texas

In Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2023 budget proposal, she designated $5 million to support asylum seekers and immigrants brought to the city.

$31 billion railroad merger has Illinois lawmakers concerned
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A controversial $31 billion merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern has lawmakers concerned.

Chicago doctor works with task force, Biden in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
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Dr. Sadia Haider of Rush University Medical Center serves on the board that is working with President Joe Biden in the wake of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.

Chicago welcomes more than 2K asylum seekers bused in from Texas
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In Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2023 budget proposal, she designated $5 million to support asylum seekers and immigrants brought to the city.

Flood-damaged cars from Hurricane Ian may soon appear in Illinois, AG warns

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a warning to consumers on Tuesday to be on the lookout for flood-damaged vehicles that may soon enter the used car market, which is already facing shortages nationwide.