Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday joined airline executives at a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of his plan to remake O’Hare International Airport.
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Attorneys: Church List of Accused Illinois Clergy Incomplete
Advocates for clergy abuse victims released the names Wednesday of 395 priests and lay people in Illinois they say have been publicly accused of sexually abusing children.
Illinois Man Pleads Not Guilty in Deputy’s Fatal Shooting
Floyd E. Brown pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of fatally shooting 35-year-old McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Keltner.
Chicago Police Union Wants Federal Probe in Smollett Case
The Chicago police union’s president alleges that the county’s top prosecutor interfered with the investigation of “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett before recusing herself.
AP Source: Justice Department Probing Development of Boeing Jets
U.S. prosecutors are looking into the development of Boeing’s 737 Max jets, a person briefed on the matter revealed Monday.
Are Eggs Good or Bad For You? New Research Rekindles Debate
The latest U.S. research on eggs won’t go over easy for those who can’t eat breakfast without them. Adults who ate about 1.5 eggs daily had a slightly higher risk of heart disease than those who ate no eggs, a study shows.
R. Kelly Case Poses Challenge: Separating Artist from Anthem
The dilemma of separating the sides of R. Kelly, who faces 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse, now confronts millions who listen to or perform the singer's music.
FAA’s Close Ties to Boeing Questioned After 2 Deadly Crashes
The FAA’s oversight duties are coming under greater scrutiny after deadly crashes involving Boeing 737 Max jets operated by airlines in Ethiopia and Indonesia, killing a total of 346 people.
Judge Allows Courtroom Cameras for Trial of R. Kelly
A Cook County judge on Friday OK’d cameras during the R&B singer’s upcoming court appearance next Friday.
R. Kelly Sex Tapes: From Duffel Bag to National Circulation
An acquaintance of R. Kelly’s recalled how the singer once lugged a duffel bag everywhere — to recording studios, film sets and gyms. Stuffed inside, she said, was a collection of his homemade VHS sex tapes.
Feds: Charity Funneled Millions in College Bribery Scam
The mastermind of a wide-ranging college admissions scandal set up a charity that wove a deep web of deception and fraud to mask bribes and payoffs,according to prosecutors and tax documents reviewed by The Associated Press.
R. Kelly Appears in Chicago Court in Child Support Case
R. Kelly’s publicist says the R&B singer wants his child support payments lowered, but it doesn’t appear that they were reduced during the most recent hearing in the case.
US Grounding of Boeing Jet Shows Limits of Company’s Clout
Bowing to international pressure, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft in the U.S. were being grounded following the Ethiopian Airlines disaster.
Pilots Have Reported Issues in US with New Boeing Jet
Airline pilots on at least two U.S. flights have reported that an automated system seemed to cause their Boeing 737 Max planes to tilt down suddenly.
A Britney Spears Musical Stage Comedy is Set for Chicago
She is the latest pop star to throw her fedora onto the stage. The show “Once Upon a One More Time” will have its world premiere this fall in Chicago, with previews beginning in October.
Smollett’s Lawyer Welcomes Cameras in Courtroom
An attorney for Jussie Smollett says she wants cameras in the courtroom throughout the “Empire” actor’s trial so that the public “can see the evidence and the lack thereof.”
2nd Crash Renews Safety Concerns for Boeing’s Prized New Jet
The second deadly crash of a prized new airplane in five months has renewed safety concerns about the 737 Max that could shape Boeing's fortunes for many years.
Man Accused of Shooting Deputy Makes Court Appearance
Floyd E. Brown of Springfield is charged with first-degree murder in the death of McHenry County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Keltner.
Chance the Rapper Marries Longtime Girlfriend
Chance the Rapper tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend in a star-studded ceremony. Reports say the couple married in Newport Beach, California on Saturday.
Growing Number of Boeing Max 8 Planes Grounded After Crash
Chicago-based Boeing’s stock plunged 8 percent Monday morning as aviation authorities in China, Indonesia and Ethiopia ordered airlines to ground their Boeing 737 Max 8 planes the day after one crashed in Ethiopia.
Attorney: Tape Appears to Show R. Kelly Sexually Abusing Girls
A man who said he was cleaning out an old videotape collection found a tape that showed a man who appeared to be R. Kelly sexually abusing girls, he and his attorney said Sunday.
R. Kelly: ‘We’re Going to Straighten All This Stuff Out’
R. Kelly walked out of a Chicago jail on Saturday after someone who officials say did not want to be publicly identified paid $161,633 that the R&B singer owed in back child support.
After Making Millions, R. Kelly Could be Left with Nothing
R. Kelly built a worldwide musical brand that earned tens of millions of dollars over a nearly 30-year career. But tax and legal issues could leave the Grammy Award winner with next to nothing.
Chicago Police Looking for Source of Leaks in Smollett Case
Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says the investigation began after Smollett was charged with felony disorderly conduct last month.
Suspect in Shooting of Illinois Deputy Arrested
A man suspected of fatally shooting a sheriff’s deputy and wounding a woman at an Illinois hotel was taken into custody Thursday after an hours-long standoff.
