Testimony resumes as R. Kelly's federal trial in Chicago moves into the second week
The federal trial of R&B star R. Kelly enters its second week in Chicago, with the prosecution shifting its focus away from graphic material shown last week. Monday's testimony focused on the singer's finances and alleged obstruction of justice conspiracy.
The federal trial of R&B star R. Kelly enters its second week in Chicago, with the prosecution shifting its focus away from graphic material shown last week. Monday's testimony focused on the singer's finances and alleged obstruction of justice conspiracy.
Obama Foundation donates $15,000 to Englewood's Mr. Dad's Father's Club
A Chicago nonprofit is getting a helping hand from the Obama Foundation. Joseph Williams launched Mr. Dad's Father's Club summer camp to give South Side youth a safe space for the summer.
A Chicago nonprofit is getting a helping hand from the Obama Foundation. Joseph Williams launched Mr. Dad's Father's Club summer camp to give South Side youth a safe space for the summer.
CPS students return for first day of school
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez welcomed students back Monday for the first day of school at Excel Academy of South Shore.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez welcomed students back Monday for the first day of school at Excel Academy of South Shore.
Chicago Public Schools students return to school for 'recovery year'
Falconer Elementary on Chicago's Northwest Side, was spruced up for the first day of school on Monday.
Falconer Elementary on Chicago's Northwest Side, was spruced up for the first day of school on Monday.
What to expect from week two of the R. Kelly trial in Chicago
Criminal defense attorney Ron Safer talks about what he expects to see play out in federal court this week regarding the R. Kelly trial.
Criminal defense attorney Ron Safer talks about what he expects to see play out in federal court this week regarding the R. Kelly trial.
Daughter of Russian known as 'Putin's brain' killed in car blast
The 29-year-old was the daughter of political theorist Alexander Dugin, a prominent proponent of the “Russian world” concept and a vehement supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The 29-year-old was the daughter of political theorist Alexander Dugin, a prominent proponent of the “Russian world” concept and a vehement supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
First Lady Jill Biden tests negative for COVID-19, will end isolation
The first lady tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, while the Bidens were vacationing in South Carolina.
The first lady tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, while the Bidens were vacationing in South Carolina.
Italian American leaders push for return of Columbus statues, say Chicago cannot 'bury history'
“History is a treasure that cannot be buried,” said Ron Ornesti, president of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans. “Why not focus on the stories that need to be told. New plaques and new monuments."
“History is a treasure that cannot be buried,” said Ron Ornesti, president of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans. “Why not focus on the stories that need to be told. New plaques and new monuments."
Pence says he didn't leave office with classified material
The disclosure — which would typically be unremarkable for a former vice president — is notable given that FBI agents seized classified and top secret information from his former boss's Florida estate on Aug. 8.
The disclosure — which would typically be unremarkable for a former vice president — is notable given that FBI agents seized classified and top secret information from his former boss's Florida estate on Aug. 8.
Lightfoot rips into Bailey for calling Chicago a 'hellhole'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is slamming the Republican candidate for Illinois governor.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is slamming the Republican candidate for Illinois governor.
Lightfoot, Bailey feud over Chicago 'hellhole' comment
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is slamming the Republican candidate for Illinois governor.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is slamming the Republican candidate for Illinois governor.
Lightfoot's monument commission recommends not returning Columbus statues to Grant Park and Little Italy
A city panel recommended Friday that Chicago permanently remove its three Christopher Columbus statues and the Balbo Monument in Burnham Park, and consider altering or removing nearly 40 other monuments.
A city panel recommended Friday that Chicago permanently remove its three Christopher Columbus statues and the Balbo Monument in Burnham Park, and consider altering or removing nearly 40 other monuments.
Columbus statues should not return in Chicago, mayor's monument commission recommends
A city panel recommended Friday that Chicago permanently remove its three Christopher Columbus statues and the Balbo Monument in Burnham Park, and consider altering or removing nearly 40 other monuments.
A city panel recommended Friday that Chicago permanently remove its three Christopher Columbus statues and the Balbo Monument in Burnham Park, and consider altering or removing nearly 40 other monuments.
Columbus statues should not return in Chicago, Lightfoot's monument commission recommends
A city panel recommended Friday that Chicago permanently remove its three Christopher Columbus statues and the Balbo Monument in Burnham Park, and consider altering or removing nearly 40 other monuments.
A city panel recommended Friday that Chicago permanently remove its three Christopher Columbus statues and the Balbo Monument in Burnham Park, and consider altering or removing nearly 40 other monuments.
R. Kelly witness: I didn’t want to 'carry his lies'
A woman who says she was sexually abused hundreds of times by R. Kelly as a minor testified Friday that she agonized several years ago about whether to cooperate with federal investigators who were looking into child abuse allegations involving the singer, but she ultimately did because she didn’t want to “carry his lies.”
A woman who says she was sexually abused hundreds of times by R. Kelly as a minor testified Friday that she agonized several years ago about whether to cooperate with federal investigators who were looking into child abuse allegations involving the singer, but she ultimately did because she didn’t want to “carry his lies.”
R. Kelly's Chicago trial: Jurors see explicit video of alleged underage victim
A young woman testified Thursday that R. Kelly had sex with her "hundreds" of times, while she was underage.
A young woman testified Thursday that R. Kelly had sex with her "hundreds" of times, while she was underage.
Bailey at Illinois State Fair calls for voters to 'fire JB Pritzker'
Darren Bailey called Chicago a once great city that's now a hellhole. "Our home is in trouble thanks to fat cat leaders like Joe Biden and JB Pritzker."
Darren Bailey called Chicago a once great city that's now a hellhole. "Our home is in trouble thanks to fat cat leaders like Joe Biden and JB Pritzker."
CUB: $38 million ComEd settlement falls short
Keep an eye on your ComEd statement. A credit on next year's bill is tied to the ComEd bribery scheme involving former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a $38 million settlement after the utility company admitted in federal court it paid more than $1 million in bribes to members of Madigan's inner circle. The settlement works out to about $5 per customer, which one Illinois group says is not enough.
Keep an eye on your ComEd statement. A credit on next year's bill is tied to the ComEd bribery scheme involving former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a $38 million settlement after the utility company admitted in federal court it paid more than $1 million in bribes to members of Madigan's inner circle. The settlement works out to about $5 per customer, which one Illinois group says is not enough.
Judge appears willing to unveil some of Mar-a-Lago search affidavit
The judge gave prosecutors a week to submit a copy of the affidavit with proposed redactions for the information it wants to keep secret after the FBI seized classified and top secret information during a search at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
The judge gave prosecutors a week to submit a copy of the affidavit with proposed redactions for the information it wants to keep secret after the FBI seized classified and top secret information during a search at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
R. Kelly's Chicago trial: Woman describes frequent abuse by singer before she was 18
A woman who has been central to R. Kelly’s legal troubles for more than two decades testified Thursday that the R&B singer sexually abused her "hundreds" of times before she turned 18 years old, starting when she was 15.
A woman who has been central to R. Kelly’s legal troubles for more than two decades testified Thursday that the R&B singer sexually abused her "hundreds" of times before she turned 18 years old, starting when she was 15.