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March 15, 2022

Jussie Smollett’s legal team files for release pending appeal in emergency motion

Lawyers for Jussie Smollet are asking a judge for a stay regarding his 150-day sentence and/or to grant the actor bail pending the status of his court appeal.

March 13, 2022

Chicago shooting leaves at least 7 people seriously hurt, police say

At least seven people were seriously injured Sunday following a shooting in South Chicago, according to authorities.

March 12, 2022

EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?

Actor Jussie Smollett was found guilty on five counts of disorderly conduct and sentenced to 30 months of felony probation after being convicted of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019.

March 11, 2022

Jussie Smollett sentencing: Kim Foxx says 'kangaroo prosecution' led to actor's punishment

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx slammed the legal team behind the criminal prosecution of Jussie Smollett, writing in a staggering oped that the "justice system failed" just hours after the disgraced Hollywood star was sentenced to jail time for hate crimes hoax conviction.

March 11, 2022

Chicago mom flies to help Ukrainians at Polish border: 'I could not stay at home'

Yulia Skuibida, 39, told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about the work she did at the Ukraine border of Poland — and what is still to come.

March 11, 2022

Jussie Smollett sentencing: Legal experts weigh in after actor learns fate

The former "Empire" star, 39, was sentenced to 150 days in jail, 30 months of felony probation and was ordered to pay $120,106 in restitution to the city of Chicago.

March 10, 2022

Samuel L. Jackson, wife LaTanya Richardson, offered support for Smollett in letter read at sentencing

Hollywood couple Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson were among those to offer support for Jussie Smollett ahead of his sentencing on Thursday. 

March 10, 2022

Jussie Smollett shouts he's 'innocent,' 'not suicidal' after being sentenced to jail

Actor Jussie Smollett loudly declared himself "innocent" at a Chicago courthouse Thursday after he was sentenced to 150 days in jail for lying to police in a staged hate crime.

March 10, 2022

Chicago man accused of fatally beating elderly woman allegedly confessed to killing, report says

A Chicago man allegedly fatally beat a woman and then confessed to the killing.

March 10, 2022

Thieves steal luxury cars worth nearly $1M from suburban Chicago dealership

An overnight heist at high-end car dealer Autobarn Collection in Evanston, Illinois, saw a group of thieves drive off with 14 luxury vehicles worth nearly $1 million.