Legendary Chicago disc jockey Pervis Spann dead at 89 of Alzheimer’s disease
Legendary WVON-AM disc jockey Pervis Spann, who helped build a Black radio powerhouse in Chicago, died Monday at 89 at his South Side home from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
Legendary WVON-AM disc jockey Pervis Spann, who helped build a Black radio powerhouse in Chicago, died Monday at 89 at his South Side home from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
Convicted killer escapes prison second time, manhunt underway, authorities say
'PRETTY BOY FLOYD': A man convicted of killing two people has escaped prison for the second time in nearly four years, according to authorities.
'PRETTY BOY FLOYD': A man convicted of killing two people has escaped prison for the second time in nearly four years, according to authorities.
Emmett Till, his mother to receive Congressional Gold Medal
Emmett Till and his mother will be receiving a Congressional Gold Medal.
Emmett Till and his mother will be receiving a Congressional Gold Medal.
Mississippi officer responds to call, finds son shot and killed
A Mississippi police officer responded to a deadly shooting Sunday morning only to find out that her son was the victim.
A Mississippi police officer responded to a deadly shooting Sunday morning only to find out that her son was the victim.
Mississippi woman surprises Walmart store by paying for Christmas shoppers' bill
'Remember, always make a difference no matter what,' the woman later said on social media.
'Remember, always make a difference no matter what,' the woman later said on social media.
Remains found after death row inmate admitted to another murder just before his execution
David Neal Cox was executed in November for shooting his estranged wife and sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter three times as her mother lay dying in front of her. But just before his execution, Cox admitted to also murdering his sister-in-law, and gave detailed instructions on where to find her body.
David Neal Cox was executed in November for shooting his estranged wife and sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter three times as her mother lay dying in front of her. But just before his execution, Cox admitted to also murdering his sister-in-law, and gave detailed instructions on where to find her body.
Emmett Till investigation closed by US Justice Department; no new charges
Emmett Till’s family said they were disappointed by the news that there will continue to be no accountability for the infamous killing of the 14-year-old Chicago boy.
Emmett Till’s family said they were disappointed by the news that there will continue to be no accountability for the infamous killing of the 14-year-old Chicago boy.
Pro-life, pro-choice supporters rally in Chicago as Supreme Court debates Mississippi's abortion ban
Protesters gathered outside the United States Supreme Court Wednesday as justices heard arguments on Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban.
Protesters gathered outside the United States Supreme Court Wednesday as justices heard arguments on Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban.
At historic Supreme Court abortion arguments, conservatives signal changes
Supreme Court justices on Wednesday are weighing whether to uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks and overrule the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
Supreme Court justices on Wednesday are weighing whether to uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks and overrule the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
Chicago man convicted of sex trafficking several children
Lennie Perry would use websites, such as Backpage and Facebook, to advertise commercial sex acts and recruit young victims to work for him.
Lennie Perry would use websites, such as Backpage and Facebook, to advertise commercial sex acts and recruit young victims to work for him.
41 states, 1 territory listed on Chicago's Travel Advisory
Chicago removed South Carolina, Texas and the Virgin Islands from its COVID-19 Travel Advisory on Tuesday because they had daily COVID case rates below 15 per 100,000 residents for the past two weeks.
Chicago removed South Carolina, Texas and the Virgin Islands from its COVID-19 Travel Advisory on Tuesday because they had daily COVID case rates below 15 per 100,000 residents for the past two weeks.
Chicago removes four states from COVID-19 travel advisory; city recommends against travel to 41 states
On Tuesday, Chicago removed Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland and Mississippi from the list because they had daily COVID case rates below 15 per 100,000 residents for the past two weeks.
On Tuesday, Chicago removed Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland and Mississippi from the list because they had daily COVID case rates below 15 per 100,000 residents for the past two weeks.
Chicago abortion rally: Demonstrators gather to protest Texas, Mississippi laws
Supporters of abortion rights rallied in Chicago on Monday.
Supporters of abortion rights rallied in Chicago on Monday.
Hurricane Ida’s aftermath: No power, no flights, drinking water shortage
Hurricane Ida left thousands without power in Louisiana’s late summer heat, and it could take weeks in some areas before it returns.
Hurricane Ida left thousands without power in Louisiana’s late summer heat, and it could take weeks in some areas before it returns.
Ida: Rescues underway after hurricane brings flooding, 'catastrophic' damage to power grid
Ida weakened to a tropical storm early Monday as it continued through Louisiana and Mississippi, bringing damaging winds and flash flooding.
Ida weakened to a tropical storm early Monday as it continued through Louisiana and Mississippi, bringing damaging winds and flash flooding.
Timelapse video shows Hurricane Ida flooding Louisiana roads in under an hour
A Louisiana fire station captured surveillance video of surrounding roads being submerged as Hurricane Ida roared across the state.
A Louisiana fire station captured surveillance video of surrounding roads being submerged as Hurricane Ida roared across the state.
Mississippi orders COVID-infected individuals to isolate at home or face up to 5 years in prison
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $5,000.
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $5,000.
Illinois National Guard Airman killed in off-duty vehicle crash in Mississippi
Senior Airman Taylor Labrier, of Fairview Heights, was in Mississippi when he was involved in a vehicle crash that killed him and another civilian driver.
Senior Airman Taylor Labrier, of Fairview Heights, was in Mississippi when he was involved in a vehicle crash that killed him and another civilian driver.
Memorial to mark what would have been Emmett Till's 80th birthday; Chicago teen was lynched in 1955
His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, insisted on an open casket funeral so that people would have to confront the brutality of racism. Photos from the funeral were seen by newspaper and magazine readers across the country.
His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, insisted on an open casket funeral so that people would have to confront the brutality of racism. Photos from the funeral were seen by newspaper and magazine readers across the country.
Mississippi reports 7 kids in ICU, 2 on life support amid Delta surge
Mississippi has seven children in the intensive care unit due to COVID-19, including two who are on life support.
Mississippi has seven children in the intensive care unit due to COVID-19, including two who are on life support.