Jussie Smollett reacts to jail sentence for staging hate crime: 'I am not suicidal'
“If anything happens to me when I go in there, I did not do it to myself,” said Smollett. “And you must all know that.”
“If anything happens to me when I go in there, I did not do it to myself,” said Smollett. “And you must all know that.”
Jussie Smollett reacts to jail sentence for hate crime hoax: 'I am not suicidal'
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in Cook County Jail for staging a hate crime and lying to Chicago police in 2019.
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in Cook County Jail for staging a hate crime and lying to Chicago police in 2019.
Jussie Smollett sentencing: Ex-'Empire' actor gets 150 days in Cook County Jail for hate crime hoax
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett received 30-months probation Thursday, and the first 150 days must be spent in Cook County Jail for staging a racist and homophobic attack and lying to Chicago police in 2019.
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett received 30-months probation Thursday, and the first 150 days must be spent in Cook County Jail for staging a racist and homophobic attack and lying to Chicago police in 2019.
Illinois lawmaker demands accountability in one of state's deadliest COVID outbreaks
Nearly 200 veterans and staff members were infected at the LaSalle Veterans Home, and 36 died.
Nearly 200 veterans and staff members were infected at the LaSalle Veterans Home, and 36 died.
Arguments in Jussie Smollett?s sentencing hearing begin
More than three years after Jussie Smollett told police he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago, the former 'Empire' actor will find out Thursday whether he's going to prison.
More than three years after Jussie Smollett told police he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago, the former 'Empire' actor will find out Thursday whether he's going to prison.
Jussie Smollett's grandma to judge: If you send him to prison, send me along with him
The 92-year-old grandmother of former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett spoke in court Thursday during his sentencing.
The 92-year-old grandmother of former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett spoke in court Thursday during his sentencing.
CTA union leader demands return of agency’s own police unit to combat crime surge
A CTA union president demanded Wednesday that the transit agency bring back conductors and re-establish its own police unit to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that’s depressing ridership and putting CTA employees at risk.
A CTA union president demanded Wednesday that the transit agency bring back conductors and re-establish its own police unit to stop a surge in violent crime and unruly behavior that’s depressing ridership and putting CTA employees at risk.
What to expect from Jussie Smollett's sentencing
Steve Greenberg from Greenberg Trial Lawyers weighs in on former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett's sentencing ahead of his appearance in court.
Steve Greenberg from Greenberg Trial Lawyers weighs in on former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett's sentencing ahead of his appearance in court.
Jussie Smollett's brother speaks ahead of court, 'He is going to be sentenced for something he did not do'
JoJo Smollett, brother of actor Jussie Smollett, joins Good Day Chicago ahead of the former Empire star's sentencing in court. JoJo says he will read a statement before the judge Thursday afternoon.
JoJo Smollett, brother of actor Jussie Smollett, joins Good Day Chicago ahead of the former Empire star's sentencing in court. JoJo says he will read a statement before the judge Thursday afternoon.
Chicago announces new plan to combat CTA crime
Chicago officials unveiled a plan Wednesday to increase security on the CTA, after recent violent incidents near train stations and platforms.
Chicago officials unveiled a plan Wednesday to increase security on the CTA, after recent violent incidents near train stations and platforms.
Jussie Smollett supporters write letters to judge asking for leniency
Some supporters noted that they feared for the actor being in prison as a Black gay man.
Some supporters noted that they feared for the actor being in prison as a Black gay man.
Rising gas prices cause pain at Chicago-area pumps
The Biden administration's ban on Russian oil imports has translated into pain at the pump here at home.
The Biden administration's ban on Russian oil imports has translated into pain at the pump here at home.
Kim Foxx won't charge Melrose Park man over self-defense shooting
Cook County prosecutors classified Kevin Delaney and the wounded man as “mutual combatants” and didn’t charge either.
Cook County prosecutors classified Kevin Delaney and the wounded man as “mutual combatants” and didn’t charge either.
Jussie Smollett sentencing: Supporters write letters to judge asking for leniency for ex-Empire actor
Some supporters noted that they feared for the actor being in prison as a Black gay man.
Some supporters noted that they feared for the actor being in prison as a Black gay man.
NAACP seeks leniency in Jussie Smollett sentencing
The Jussie Smollett saga could end this week with his sentencing.
The Jussie Smollett saga could end this week with his sentencing.
Michael Madigan pleads not guilty to federal racketeering charges
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has pleaded not guilty to racketeering and bribery. Madigan entered the plea through an attorney Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has pleaded not guilty to racketeering and bribery. Madigan entered the plea through an attorney Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago.
CTA crime: Lightfoot, CPD announce plan to boost security presence on trains, buses
The Chicago Police Department says they will deploy officers on the CTA Red and Blue lines based on crime patterns. Officers will be divided into teams.
The Chicago Police Department says they will deploy officers on the CTA Red and Blue lines based on crime patterns. Officers will be divided into teams.
Lightfoot, Chicago police announce more security for CTA
Chicago officials unveiled a plan Wednesday to increase security on the CTA, after recent violent incidents near train stations and platforms.
Chicago officials unveiled a plan Wednesday to increase security on the CTA, after recent violent incidents near train stations and platforms.
Michael Madigan pleads not guilty in racketeering, bribery case
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has pleaded not guilty to racketeering and bribery. Madigan entered the plea through an attorney Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has pleaded not guilty to racketeering and bribery. Madigan entered the plea through an attorney Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago.
Pritzker announces more money to help rebuild infrastructure across Illinois
The governor said the funding will help local governments repair bridges, roads and more in various areas of the state.
The governor said the funding will help local governments repair bridges, roads and more in various areas of the state.