Chicago

November 20, 2025

United States

Appeals court halts release of hundreds of detainees from ‘Midway Blitz’

The stay restores broader arrest authority to ICE while the 7th Circuit weighs what’s next.

By Editors Desk

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent is seen in Park Ridge, Illinois, outside of Chicago, on Sept. 19. | Erin Hooley/AP

April 05, 2023

Society

Brandon Johnson elected mayor of Chicago in close-race victory for progressives

Voters chose former teacher Brandon Johnson to replace Lori Lightfoot to lead the nation's third-largest city.

By Editors Desk

Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson participates in a public safety forum in Chicago, Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

March 01, 2023

Society

Why Lori Lightfoot Became the First Chicago Mayor to Lose in 40 Years

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, weighed down by fights with unions and a surge in crime, failed to qualify for a runoff election—four years after winning all 50 of Chicago’s wards.

By Editors Desk

Lori Lightfoot sparred with the police union and the powerful Chicago Teachers Union during her tenure. PHOTO: TAYLOR GLASCOCK/BLOOMBERG NEWS

April 05, 2019

Entertainment

Jussie Smollett, Chicago officials face off in nasty legal battle over civil fine

'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a hate-crime attack, was dropped of all charges by prosecutors. How does the FBI define a hate-crime attack? We explain. USA TODA

April 05, 2019

Entertainment

Jussie Smollett fallout: Suburban Chicago police chiefs call on prosecutor Kim Foxx to resign

All three organizations voted for Foxx, who as Cook County State’s Attorney oversees prosecutions in the city of Chicago and inner ring suburbs, to resign.

March 27, 2019

Entertainment

This Chicago federal prosecutor could file fresh charges against Jussie Smollett

Lausch earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University in 1992 and his law degree from Northwestern University.

John R. Lausch and Jussie Smollett / Getty Images

February 15, 2019

Entertainment

Jussie Smollett: 'No evidence' Empire actor attack was staged

Chicago Police have dismissed reports that an attack on Empire actor Jussie Smollett was a hoax.

April 10, 2017

Internet Buzz

Doctor dragged off flight after not giving up seat

Video shows a passenger being forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight in Chicago.

Police drag elderly doctor off overbooked flight when he refused to give up seat

April 02, 2017

Society

Chicago teen arrested in Facebook Live sex assault, others sought

At least one adult was also involved, authorities added at a news conference.

January 06, 2017

Society

Chicago Facebook Live beating suspects charged with hate crimes

Four people have been charged with hate crimes and other felonies in connection with a Facebook Live video. The video, which has since been taken down, appears to show the torture and taunting of a white special needs man. USA TODAY NETWORK

(Photo: Chicago Police Dept. via Twitter)

August 27, 2016

Society

Dwyane Wade's Cousin Fatally Shot Pushing Baby Stroller in Chicago

The first cousin of Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade was shot and killed in Chicago Friday afternoon, the Wade family has confirmed.

July 11, 2016

World

Several countries issue travel alerts for United States amid growing racial tensions

AFTER decades of issuing travel warnings to its citizens overseas, America is experiencing the shoe on the other foot.

May 17, 2016

United States

Chicago officer who killed unarmed woman resigns f-rom force

A Chicago police officer whose fatal shooting of an unarmed woman was one of a series of killings of young black people that shattered the public's trust has opted to quit rather than fight to keep his job.

(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

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