Lori Lightfootand Toni Preckwinkle are headed to an April 2 runoff to decide who will become the next mayor of the nation’s third-largest city.
Author: Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY
Chicago votes for a new mayor: 5 things to know about historic race
Voters to pick a new mayor to face the challenges confronting Chicago: Billions in unmet obligations, endemic corruption and persistent gun violence.
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Aurora gunman’s license was revoked, but he kept his gun.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.
Laquan McDonald murder: Chicago cop who killed black teen beaten in his cell by prison inmates, lawyers say
Former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke who murdered Laquan McDonald was assaulted in his cell by fellow inmates soon after he arrived at a prison.
‘Your man shot my man!’ Videos show anguish following police shooting of black security guard
Authorities on Monday released chilling video of the chaotic moments followingthe controversial shooting death of Jemel Roberson, an African-American security guard who was gunned down in November by a suburban Chicago police officer outside a ni…
Prosecutor: Drugs or alcohol might have role in St. Louis cop’s Russian roulette shooting death
Drugs or alcohol mighthave played a role intheRussian roulette shootingdeathof a St. Louis police officer, a prosecutorsaid. She also said police officers interfered with her investigators.
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St. Louis cop Russian roulette death: Lawyer for alleged shooter calls it ‘tragic accident’
Police sayOfficer Nathaniel Hendren, 29, and Officer Katlyn Alix, 24,were playing Russian roulette when he shot her early Thursday