Donkey returned to owner after being found in middle of Chicago road
It wasn’t a routine day for a sheriff’s officer after she spotted a donkey meandering along Interstate 90 near Chicago.
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City of Chicago sues Jussie Smollett for investigative costs
The city of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Jussie Smollett in a bid to recoup the costs of investigating a racist, anti-gay attack that authorities say was orchestrated by the Empire actor as a publicity stunt.
Smollett’s lawyer warns Chicago not to sue for costs of assault probe
A lawyer for Jussie Smollett has written a letter warning that if Chicago sues the TV star for the cost of the investigation into his claim that he was attacked, he will demand sworn evidence from mayor Rahm Emanuel, the police chief and others.
City of Chicago to sue Jussie Smollett for costs of probing alleged attack
The city of Chicago plans to sue Jussie Smollett to recoup the costs of investigating an alleged attack on the actor.
Chicago’s mayor-elect vows to restore trust between people and police
Chicago’s mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot has become the city’s first black woman and openly gay person to be elected to lead the US’s third-largest city.
Donald Trump calls Jussie Smollett case an ’embarrassment to our nation’
Donald Trump has called the Jussie Smollett case an “embarrassment” to the US days after all charges were dropped against the actor.
Jussie Smollett’s lawyer accuses authorities of a ‘campaign’ against the actor
Jussie Smollett’s lawyer has accused authorities of “continuing their campaign” against the actor despite prosecutors dropping all charges against him.
Irish leader distances himself from UFC star Conor McGregor
Leo Varadkar says he would not like to be associated with Conor McGregor’s unlawful actions.
Conor McGregor and Irish premier lead St Patrick’s Day parade in Chicago
MMA star Conor McGregor and Irish premier Leo Varadkar have led the St Patrick’s Day parade in Chicago.
Leo Varadkar to visit Washington DC and Chicago on St Patrick’s trip
The Taoiseach will begin his St Patrick’s trip to the US this week with a series of engagements in Washington DC and Chicago.
R Kelly released from jail after child support payment made
R&B singer R Kelly has walked out of a Chicago jail after a 161,000 US dollar (£124,000) child support payment was made on his behalf.
R Kelly to leave jail after child support paid
R Kelly is set to be released from jail after the child support he owes was paid.
Nearly one in five eighth graders drank alcohol in the past month in Chicago
Children as young as 13 say they have drank alcohol in the last 30 days in Chicago, according to the latest Illinois Youth Survey.
Judge sets $100,000 bond for Empire star Jussie Smollett
A judge has set a $100,000 (£77,000) bond for Empire actor Jussie Smollett, who is accused of staging an attack against himself in Chicago last month.
Empire actor Jussie Smollett charged with filing false police report
Empire actor Jussie Smollett has been charged with filing a false police report after alleging he had been the victim of a racist and homophobic attack, authorities have said.
Chicago police say Jussie Smollett assault case has ‘shifted’
Chicago police say “the trajectory of the investigation” into the reported attack on Jussie Smollett has shifted and they want to conduct another interview with the Empire actor.
Chicago police release two men held in Jussie Smollett case
Chicago police have released two Nigerian brothers who had been arrested earlier in the week on suspicion of assaulting Empire actor Jussie Smollett.
The US is so cold, Hell has frozen over
While the UK faces its coldest temperatures of the winter so far, in the US, Hell has literally frozen over.
Bubbles caught on camera freezing in mid-air as Chicago gripped by Polar Vortex
The United States city of Chicago is experiencing Arctic levels of cold as the Midwest is gripped by a Polar Vortex, and one social media user has demonstrated the low temperatures by freezing bubbles in mid-air.
Kim Kardashian West shares pictures from daughter Chicago’s birthday party
Kim Kardashian West has shared new pictures from daughter Chicago’s Alice In Wonderland-themed birthday party.