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Smollett Files Countersuit Against Chicago, Asks for Jury Trial
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has filed a countersuit against the city of Chicago and wants a jury trial to decide his case.
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Judge Denies Smollett's Request to Toss Lawsuit
A federal judge on Tuesday denied Jussie Smollett’s request to have a lawsuit, which was filed by the city of Chicago seeking for him to pay for the costs of a police investigation into what he claimed was a racist and homophobic attack, tossed.
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Police Look for 2 Men in Kansas Bar Shooting That Killed 4
Police were searching Sunday for two men who opened fire at a bar in Kansas City, Kansas, killing four people and wounding five others.
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Judge: Smollett Special Prosecutor Can Stay Despite Potential Bias
A Chicago judge ruled Friday that a former U.S. attorney examining the dismissal of charges against actor Jussie Smollett can stay on as special prosecutor, despite questions over a potential bias.
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Where to Stand, How to Watch and More: Things to Know if You're Cheering on a Runner in the BOA Chicago Marathon
Cheering on a runner in this year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon? You’re certainly not alone.
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Judge to Weigh Possible Bias by Smollett Special Prosecutor
A Chicago judge could decide this week whether the special prosecutor investigating possible conflicts of interest in Jussie Smollett’s criminal case has a conflict himself, the latest twist in a saga marked by turns and reversals since the “Empire” actor reported a racist, homophobic attack that police say he staged against himself.
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Bank of America Chicago Marathon: Running For a Cause
One dedicated animal lover plans to raise money for PAWS Chicago by running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
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The Rundown: Portillo's Wedding, Rosemont Sportsbook, Otter Pup
The top headlines you need to know as you start your day on Sept. 20, 2019.
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Iconic ‘Friends' Couch Takes a Seat in Chicago
The iconic orange couch from “Friends” is touring around the world as part of the sitcom’s 25th anniversary celebration.
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Portillo's New Wedding Packages Feature Cheese Sauce Fountain, Photoshoot
Portillo’s is now offering wedding catering services throughout Illinois.
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‘Plastic Army Women' Debut at Chicago Toy Soldier Show
For the first time, little green plastic army women will be stationed near their male counterparts on toy store shelves.
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Kohl's Hopes to Hire Thousands During One-Day Hiring Event in Chicago Area
With the holidays right around the corner, Kohl’s department stores are looking to hire nearly 4,000 season associates in the Chicago area.
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Neiman Marcus is Selling a Hot Dog Couch for $7K – And There's 1 Thing Chicagoans Will Notice
Neiman Marcus is now selling a hot dog-shaped couch…Chicago style.
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Body Identified as Missing 18-Year-Old McHenry Man: Police
The body of an 18-year-old man who had been missing for a week was found Saturday in an unincorporated area of suburban McHenry County, authorities said. About 1:30 p.m., officials responded to the area of Nish Road and Highview Road in Nunda Township after receiving calls that a body had been found, the McHenry County coroner’s office said.
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Jussie Smollett's Attorneys Argue City of Chicago Lawsuit Should Be Tossed
Jussie Smollett’s attorneys have filed a motion arguing that the actor should not have to pay Chicago $130,000 for a police investigation into what he claimed was a racist and homophobic attack, because he couldn’t have known how much time and money the department would spend looking into his allegations.
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Police Ask For Help Finding Missing Man, 18, Last Seen in McHenry
McHenry County Sheriff’s department says Aiden Beckford was last seen near Nish Rd and Highview Rd in McHenry.
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Kane County Detainee Charged With Hiding ‘Shank' in Sandal
A Kane County Adult Justice Center detainee has been charged with hiding a weapon inside his shoe last week.
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Indiana School Bus Driver Suspended After Arrest For Soliciting a Minor in Chicago
A northern Indiana man was suspended from his job as a school bus driver following an arrest for soliciting sex from a minor in Chicago, WNDU, the NBC affiliate in South Bend, Ind. reported.