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Chicago’s Cook County Department of Corrections, which is one of the largest jails in the country, had nearly 400 cases of the coronavirus among its inmates and staff, becoming the “largest-known source of U.S. infections.” According to data released by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, 238 detainees have tested positive …

Disgraced R&B singer R Kelly tried to find his way out of his Chicago Federal jail cell over fears he’d catch coronavirus, but was faced with unsettling news when Federal Judge Ann M. Donnelly denied his request. According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ, the judge said Kels is …

Oprah is not taking any chances when it comes to the coronavirus, as she recently revealed that her longtime love Stedman Graham has been living in their guest house during the global pandemic. “He’s at the guesthouse because you all know I had pneumonia late last year…I had just gotten …

On Wednesday, Chicago’s interim police superintendent Charlie Beck, at the advice of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, stripped two Chicago police officers of police powers after a viral video showed the officers firing shots at an unarmed man. The shooting took place on Friday afternoon at a Red Line …

The Obama Presidential Center is currently in its beginning stages in Chicago and will be located in Jackson Park on the Southside of Chicago, near the University of Chicago. According to Obama.Org, The Obama Presidential Center will consist of four main buildings on its campus, including a museum, a library, …

On Thursday, Chicago’s interim police department superintendent Charlie Beck revealed to CNN that although homicides are decreasing, the city is “still not safe enough,” after being asked about questions she receives about crime in Chicago and how she responds to them. Beck also expressed that crossing the 500-homicide threshold was …

Jussie Smollett is legally striking back against the city of Chicago, claiming that city officials created a narrative that he was the mastermind of a hoax attack, which cost him severely. As we already told you, Smollett is being sued by the City of Chicago to recoup the costs of …

A 7-year-old girl dressed as a bumblebee was hit by a stray bullet in her lower neck area while trick-or-treating on Halloween night, Chicago police say. The little girl was critically injured and taken to Stroger Hospital after the shooting in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. Police said on Friday that …

Blogged by @kashtaughtme Leave it to Donald Trump to severely criticize Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson on his first visit to Chicago as POTUS.  “There is one person who is not here today. We’re in Chicago. I said, ‘Where is he? I want to talk to him.’ More than anyone …

A family is suing the Chicago Public Schools, claiming officials at Fiske Elementary School kicked a nine-year-old boy out into the cold without a coat in March, after he repeatedly complained about bullying.  CBS Chicago reported that Yvonne Pinkston said her son was in 4th grade at the school last …

Jussie Smollett’s PR team says “every iota” of their client’s account of being a victim of a hate crime is proven and supported by police evidence, despite the department claiming it was staged. On Wednesday, a statement was emailed, following documents that were filed on Monday, defending a lawsuit to …

A family in suburban Chicago has filed a lawsuit against local police alleging that a SWAT team member shot and maimed their 12-year-old son, who was in his bed during their early morning raid.  According to NBC News, the incident took place in May of this year at the Markham, …

Jussie Smollett wants the city of Chicago’s lawsuit against him thrown out, calling it unfair and unwarranted. Smollett filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit Chicago filed for a reimbursement on the cost of the investigation into the alleged racist and homophobic attack. According to the documents obtained by TMZ, …

On Tuesday, R. Kelly stood before a judge, dressed in an orange jumpsuit, and pleaded not guilty to a slew of child sex crimes, including seven counts related to child pornography. The charges stemmed from a 13-count indictment, which also included five counts of enticement of a minor to engage …

As a preventative measure against rampant gun violence in the city, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced plans to mentor 400 at-risk teens across Chicago this summer.  On Wednesday, the mayor held a press conference at Percy Julian High School, unveiling the new ‘Summer For Change’ initiative.  In addition to mentoring, the …

A Chicago family is demanding answers after a mother of five was shot and killed at a local Walgreens on Monday. When Sircie Varnado was suspected of shoplifting, a store clerk decided to call a friend for help instead of authorities. According to CBS Chicago, the friend showed up to …

After a video of Chicago Police Department footage was leaked online, the fatal shooting of Brittany Hill began circulating on social media over the weekend. According to CBS Chicago, the video is from a city camera in the area of Division and Mason that captured the entire incident on May …

A popular Chicago gay bar faced blistering backlash on social media after a temporary ban on rap music. Progress Bar faced immediate criticism after announcing DJs would be prohibited from playing rap music. “This is not a suggestion!! If you play RAP you will not be asked back,” read an …

Two of Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx’s top execs have resigned in the wake of the Jussie Smollett controversy. According to The Post, April Perry and Mark Rotert have both turned in resignation letters amidst backlash over the way Foxx handled Smollett’s case. Perry was the ethics officer and …

In the wake of the resurfaced outrage over R.Kelly’s alleged history of physical, mental and sexual abuse of young and underaged girls, the baller has taken a financial hit. In fact, after Lifetime released its highly anticipated “Surviving R. Kelly” documentary, which detailed years of allegations against the singer, his …