Will Jussie Smollett go back to jail?
A court order issued Wednesday sent Jussie Smollett home from the Cook County Jail to await the outcome of his appeal of his conviction for faking a hate crime.
A court order issued Wednesday sent Jussie Smollett home from the Cook County Jail to await the outcome of his appeal of his conviction for faking a hate crime.
Jussie Smollett's release from jail was 'one of the greatest reliefs he's ever experienced,' brother says
Jussie Smollett is out of jail right now pending an appeal and his attorneys said they're confident in the process going forward.
Jussie Smollett is out of jail right now pending an appeal and his attorneys said they're confident in the process going forward.
Roberto Caldero to plead guilty, says ‘at no time … would I be wearing a wire’
Political operative Roberto Caldero insisted on publicly telling a federal judge Thursday "at no time in the past or in the future would I be wearing a wire" after his lawyer confirmed Caldero intends to plead guilty in a corruption case involving ex-Ald. Danny Solis (25th).
Political operative Roberto Caldero insisted on publicly telling a federal judge Thursday "at no time in the past or in the future would I be wearing a wire" after his lawyer confirmed Caldero intends to plead guilty in a corruption case involving ex-Ald. Danny Solis (25th).
Jussie Smollett's release from jail was 'one of the greatest reliefs he's ever experienced,' brother says
Jojo Smollett talks about his brother Jussie's release from Cook County Jail and how his family is doing amid threats to their safety and well-being.
Jojo Smollett talks about his brother Jussie's release from Cook County Jail and how his family is doing amid threats to their safety and well-being.
Jussie Smollett released from county jail pending the appeal of his conviction
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Jussie Smollett walks out of Cook County Jail, attorneys say he hasn't eaten in 6 days
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Jussie Smollett's attorneys: Actor hasn't eaten in 6 days, nearly lost 'hope' in constitutional system
“It was a scary moment for us, and even a day spent in jail is scary. He's been here for how long? Six days? That's scary,” said Uche. “He hasn't eaten. Guys, he hasn't eaten for six days. Maybe he knew something spiritually that we didn't know. Right? So he hasn't eaten for six days.”
“It was a scary moment for us, and even a day spent in jail is scary. He's been here for how long? Six days? That's scary,” said Uche. “He hasn't eaten. Guys, he hasn't eaten for six days. Maybe he knew something spiritually that we didn't know. Right? So he hasn't eaten for six days.”
Jussie Smollett attorneys: Actor hasn't eaten in 6 days, was chastised by judge
Jussie Smollett's lawyers held a news conference after the actor was released from Cook County Jail.
Jussie Smollett's lawyers held a news conference after the actor was released from Cook County Jail.
Jussie Smollett released from Cook County Jail on bond during appeal of conviction
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
Illinois lawmakers declare Putin's invasion a war crime
The U.S. Senate declared Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine a war crime, citing a series of atrocities that seemed to leave Schaumburg's Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthy searching for the right words when political editor Mike Flannery talked to him.
The U.S. Senate declared Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine a war crime, citing a series of atrocities that seemed to leave Schaumburg's Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthy searching for the right words when political editor Mike Flannery talked to him.
President Biden calls Putin a 'war criminal'
Since the war in Ukraine began three weeks ago, over 3-million people have fled the country.
Since the war in Ukraine began three weeks ago, over 3-million people have fled the country.
Biden announces $800M in aid for Ukraine hours after Zelenskyy’s plea to Congress
President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. is sending more anti-aircraft, anti-armor weapons and drones to Ukraine to assist in its defense against Russia.
President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. is sending more anti-aircraft, anti-armor weapons and drones to Ukraine to assist in its defense against Russia.
Trump appears to rule out Pence as running mate for potential 2024 bid
Trump signaled he would pick a running mate other than Mike Pence if he runs again in 2024, telling the Washington Examiner: “I don’t think the people would accept it.”
Trump signaled he would pick a running mate other than Mike Pence if he runs again in 2024, telling the Washington Examiner: “I don’t think the people would accept it.”
Chicago protests criticize lack of charges against police officers in Toledo, Alvarez shootings
Protests were held Wednesday night over Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx's decision not to charge the Chicago police officers who shot and killed two young men last March.
Protests were held Wednesday night over Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx's decision not to charge the Chicago police officers who shot and killed two young men last March.
Rallies to call for charges against Chicago police officers in Toledo, Alvarez shootings
There are several rallies scheduled Wednesday, protesting the decision by Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to not charge the officers responsible for the deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez.
There are several rallies scheduled Wednesday, protesting the decision by Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to not charge the officers responsible for the deaths of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez.
Beauty tycoon Marilyn Miglin, longtime host of Home Shopping Network, dead at 83
Beauty industry mogul Marilyn Miglin, who hosted for the Home Shopping Network for over 25 years, has died. She was 83.
Beauty industry mogul Marilyn Miglin, who hosted for the Home Shopping Network for over 25 years, has died. She was 83.
11 alderpersons call special meeting to pressure Lightfoot to revise COVID mandate for city employees
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the vaccine mandate as she will be out of town
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the vaccine mandate as she will be out of town
Some call for temporarily suspending federal gas tax
"Listen, I’m all for lower taxes. There's a lot of ways to do it. But I think, in this case, it's just a gimmick," said energy expert Phil Flynn.
"Listen, I’m all for lower taxes. There's a lot of ways to do it. But I think, in this case, it's just a gimmick," said energy expert Phil Flynn.
Some call for suspending federal gas tax as fuel prices rise
President Joe Biden and others blame the war in Ukraine for soaring gasoline prices.
President Joe Biden and others blame the war in Ukraine for soaring gasoline prices.
Lightfoot will not attend City Council's vaccine mandate meeting
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the city's vaccine mandate as she will be out of town.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will not be attending Wednesday's special City Council meeting on the city's vaccine mandate as she will be out of town.