Polls have Bill Daley, brother and son of former mayors, finishing at or near the top ofa crowded field of candidates vying to succeed Rahm Emanuel.
Author: Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY
How did police catch ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett? Lots and lots of cameras
Dozens of security cameras played a key role in helping police unravel “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s alleged hoax attack, authorities say.
Aurora gunman’s license was revoked, but he kept his gun. That’s the norm in Illinois
Fewer than halfof Illinois gun ownerswho lose their licenses prove toauthorities theyno longerown firearms. Police don’t do much about it.
Chicago police pursue claims Jussie Smollett attack may have been faked
A police source tells USA TODAY that investigators are attempting to interview Jussie Smollett again about an attack on the “Empire” actor.
Police: Two brothers told investigators they were paid by Jussie Smollett to stage attack
A police source tells USA TODAY that investigators are attempting to interview Smollett again, so they can question him about the brothers’ account. Attorneys for Smollett say there is no truth to reports that the actor played a role in an assault.
Former Chicago cop convicted of murdering Laquan McDonald beaten by fellow prison inmates
The injuries were not life-threatening but were nonetheless jarring to ex-cop Jason Van Dyke and his family, who have expressed concern that prison officials areable to keep him safe.
Cubs ownership faces backlash after patriarch’s racist, Islamophobic emails leaked
The family that owns the Chicago Cubs was doing damage controlTuesday after a web site published a series of emails from patriarch Joe Ricketts that revealed racist and anti-Muslim sentiments.
As historic cold blasts Midwest, cities focus on vulnerable, homeless
As the Midwest girdsfor days of subzero temperatures, officials arescrambling to get some of theirmostvulnerable out of the cold.
St. Louis cop charged in Russian Roulette shooting death of fellow officer, police say
A St. Louis police officer was charged with manslaughter Friday for allegedly shooting a colleague as the two played Russian Roulette, authorities said.
St. Louis police officer killed by colleague who ‘mishandled’ gun, authorities say
Police in St. Louis are investigating the shooting death of a24-year-old officer by a fellow cop who “mishandled” a firearm, authorities said.