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KIm Foxx Questioned Why Smollett Charged More Than…

Text messages also reveal that Superintendent Eddie Johnson knew about the charges being dropped, despite dramatic press conference.
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Lori Lightfoot Becomes Chicago's First Black Woman Mayor

Either Lori Lightfoot or Toni Preckwinkle will be mayor of Chicago.
03.28.20
Michelle Obama Holds First Book Signing In Her Hometown Of Chicago
Michelle Obama’s Book To Hit Another Major Milestone

Former first lady Michelle Obama’s book ‘Becoming’ is on its way to becoming the best-selling memoir in history.
03.28.20
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Chicago School To Name Facility After Michelle Obama

Former first lady Michelle Obama’s alma mater will name a new athletic facility after her.
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Twitter Celebrates A Black Woman Becoming Chicago Mayor

Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle will meet in a runoff on April 2.
03.28.20
Rahm Emanuel Announces Police Accountability Task Force As CPD Chief Is Fired
Jason Van Dyke's Wife Whines For Her Husband

Tiffany Van Dyke is pulling out all the white tears for her husband to be released.
03.27.20
Illinois attorney general, special prosecutors challenge Jason Van Dyke's sentence
Jason Van Dyke Reportedly Attacked In Prison

The former officer fired at Laquan McDonald 16 times within 14 seconds and is only serving 81 months in prison.
03.27.20
Good Samaritans in Chicago who moved more than 100 people from freezing tents to a hotel are 'just regular people trying to help'
Chicago Woman Rents Out Hotel Rooms For Homeless

A Chicago woman is leading an effort to rent out hotel rooms for the city’s homeless population during the dangerously…
03.27.20
Trial Starts For Chicago Police Officer Who Shot Laquan McDonald
Laquan McDonald's Murderer Could Get More Prison Time

Jason Van Dyke only received 81 months for shooting the teenager 16 times in 14 seconds.
03.27.20
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Laquan McDonald's Murderer, Jason Van Dyke, Is Sentenced

Jason Van Dyke killed Laquan McDonald in 2014.
03.27.20
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Laquan McDonald's Murderer May Receive Light Sentence

What is the point of a conviction without appropriate jail time?
03.27.20
Teen from Chicago found dead in walk-in freezer at hotel
Kenneka Jenkins' Attorney: She Was Locked In Freezer

Her mother is suing for $50 million in damages.
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Bank Pays Off Student Loans For Single Mom

A bank paid off $150,000 in student loan debt for a single mother from Chicago.
12.16.18
Video shows Chicago woman staggering through hotel kitchen, not entering freezer where her body was found
Kenneka Jenkins' Mother Sues Hotel

She was only 19 years old.
12.14.18
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Chance The Rapper Working On Movie Musical

Chance the Rapper is reportedly working on a movie musical that will explore the journeys of teens coming of age…
11.24.18
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Chicago School Segregation Isn't Better After 55 Years

Education and equality.
10.23.18
Protesters Continue to Demonstrate Against Police Killings
Amara Enyia Rips Into Corrupt Police Unions In…

The community activist was just endorsed by Chance the Rapper.
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Chicago Police Under Scrutiny Amidst Revelations On Police Shootings
National Black Police Association Reacts To Van Dyke

The police union blasted the conviction.
10.08.18
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Chance The Rapper Supports Chicago’s Mental Health Services

Chance the Rapper announced that he will be donating $1 million to better the mental health care resources in Chicago.
10.08.18
Chicago Police Announce Federal Effort At Curbing Violence Via Illegal Gun Crack Down
Verdict Reached In Chicago Officer's Trial

Van Dyke killed the 17-year-old 4 years ago.
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