Music writer fights subpoena to testify at R. Kelly trial

A music writer who spent decades raising awareness about sexual misconduct allegations against R. Kelly is fighting a bid to force him to testify at the R&B singer’s federal trial on child pornography and trial-fixing charges, according to a Tuesday court filing.

Illinois' electric vehicle plan — what to know

More than a dozen states are deciding whether to follow California’s plan to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035.

Two new COVID-19 vaccines available in Chicago starting this week
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City health officials said Tuesday if you think Chicago is past COVID-19, think again. They're urging everyone to get one of the new booster shots rolling out this week.

Dirksen Federal Courthouse to reopen Wednesday after ‘building-wide system failures’ forced shutdown

The Dirksen Federal Courthouse will reopen Wednesday after “building-wide system failures” prompted authorities to close the building Tuesday, delaying the trial of R&B star R. Kelly and other proceedings.

Pritzker announces new Illinois State Police regional headquarters

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday that East St. Louis will soon be home to a new state-of-the-art Illinois State Police regional headquarters.

Pritzker announces new Illinois State Police regional headquarters
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday that East St. Louis will soon be home to a new state-of-the-art Illinois State Police regional headquarters.

New COVID-19 vaccines available in Chicago starting this week
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The city of Chicago is rolling out two updated vaccines for COVID-19, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday. Both are designed specifically to target the Omicron subvariants, and have received final approval from the CDC and emergency use authorization from the FDA.

R. Kelly trial on hold after officials close federal courthouse

Chicago’s federal courthouse will be closed Tuesday because of an “operational issue,” meaning the trial of R&B superstar R. Kelly will be delayed by at least one day.

Judge grants Trump's legal team a special master in Mar-a-Lago case

The special master will review documents seized by the FBI during the search of the former president's Florida home last month.