April 14, 2019 Smollett ‘attacker’ wins Chicago boxing competition Hopefully this beatdown wasn’t staged too. One of the Nigerian brothers that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett allegedly paid to fake a racist homophobic attack on him has won the Chicago Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament.
April 14, 2019 Politicians look to separate Chicago from Illinois to create 51st state The so-called "Second City" may eventually become the next state, after frustration over Chicago's influence over politics in Illinois.
April 6, 2019 Gunfire at family gathering in Chicago wounds at least 6, including 2 children An 8-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl were among at least six victims in a drive-by shooting Saturday evening that targeted a family party in a neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, authorities said.
April 1, 2019 Chicago police union president 'looking for justice' after Jussie Smollett charges dropped As Chicago prepares for dueling rallies on Monday over the fallout from Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx's office to drop charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, the head of the city's police union said he just wants justice in the case.
March 30, 2019 Chris Rock slams Jussie Smollett at NAACP awards: 'What the hell was he thinking?' Jussie Smollett might have been a no-show at Saturday night's NAACP Image Awards but that didn't stop comedian Chris Rock from blasting the "Empire" star.
March 30, 2019 Jussie Smollett loses NAACP award, skips out on awards dinner "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, who sparked rumors he would be attending this year's NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, is a loser.
March 30, 2019 Chicago prosecutor Kim Foxx open to outside investigation into Jussie Smollett case After intense public backlash, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said Friday night that she is open to an outside investigation into her office’s dramatic decision to dismiss all charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.
March 30, 2019 Chicagoans slam Rahm Emanuel in wake of Jussie Smollett scandal, call him hypocrite over handling race relations Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel blasted his city's handling of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's case this week, calling the surprise deal made by prosecutors a "whitewash of justice" that sends a "clear message" that those in power are treated differently -- but now some are pushing back and say his comments on accountability are nothing short of hypocrisy.
March 29, 2019 Jussie Smollett scandal engulfs Chicago mayoral candidates As Chicago police and prosecutors play the blame game over this week's surprise decision to drop a 16-count indictment against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, the fallout is now dominating the city's upcoming mayoral election.
March 29, 2019 Rahm Emanuel blames Trump for Jussie Smollett controversy, creating 'toxic environment', tells him to 'sit on the sidelines' Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel lit into President Trump on Thursday, demanding the commander-in-chief butt out of the drama unfolding over "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.