Chicago
The Highland Park Shooter Escaped in Women’s Clothes, Police Say
Police said they believe the shooter planned the attack for weeks, and wore women's clothes during the attack to hide his identity and blend into the fleeing crowd.
AI Identifies 160 Possible 'Crews' of Criminal Cops in Chicago
The identified groups make up less than 4 percent of Chicago's police force but account for a quarter of all complaints, settlements, and shootings.
We Talked to Jeff Tweedy About Snacks (and His Band, Wilco)
We interviewed the Wilco frontman about Yankee Hotel Foxtrot's 20th anniversary, the new collab with Foxtrot, and why popcorn is so important to him.
Citizen Planning to Trial On-Demand Private Security in Chicago
The move shows that Citizen hasn't given up on the idea of on-demand private security.
White Supremacist Group Patriot Front Showed Up at an Anti-Abortion March
This isn’t the first time that Patriot Front has appeared at an anti-abortion event.
Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Lying to Police About Fake Hate Crime
The ex-‘Empire’ actor was found guilty of five out of six charges.
Jussie Smollett Testified He Did Drugs and Masturbated With His Attacker
Jussie Smollett’s defense has tried to paint the brothers he’s accused of hiring to attack him as untrustworthy and having a personal vendetta.
Jussie Smollett’s Trial Just Got a Few More WTF Moments
Attorneys for Smollett accused the judge of “lunging” and “snarling” at them during the proceedings and asked for a mistrial.
Jussie Smollett’s Trial Is Not Going Great
Jussie Smollett is on trial for allegedly faking his own hate crime, and things are not looking good.
Scathing Report Reveals NHL’s Blackhawks Ignored Sexual Assault Complaints
An independent investigation concluded that Blackhawks management ignored a player's sexual assault complaint against a coach for several weeks, allowing the coach to partake in Stanley Cup celebrations.
This Black Cop Got Kicked Out of Her Union for Supporting BLM
Carmella Means posted a photo of herself kneeling with a fist raised and holding a “Black Lives Matter” sign. Chicago's FOP Lodge 7 suspended her.
QAnon Anti-Vaxxer Whose Followers Harassed Hospital for Ivermectin Dies of COVID-19
QAnon influencers led a harassment campaign on behalf of Veronica Wolski, accusing hospital staff of “murder” when they wouldn't give her the unapproved drug.