Chicago

Eddie Jenkins, 45, faces first-degree murder charges in the January shooting death of his estranged wife Kiara Jenkins in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.

July 01, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announced a sweeping review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations in the Northern District of Illinois following revelations of prosecutorial misconduct.

Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the band Chicago, died on Wednesday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 81. The group confirmed the news on social media.

June 16, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

A 21-year-old college student has admitted to burning a cross in Chicago’s Grant Park as a protest against the Trump administration. The June 9 incident initially drew accusations of racism from Democratic officials before the suspect’s identity emerged.

Lyrical Lemonade revealed the lineup for its Summer Smash 2026 festival on April 13, naming Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti and Baby Keem as headliners across three nights in Chicago. The event runs June 10-12 at SeatGeek Stadium, with general admission passes for all days priced at $399. Tickets go on sale April 14 at 2 p.m. local time.

April 12, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The lawyer for Keshia Golden, a Chicago woman charged with first-degree murder in the 2022 stabbing death of her boyfriend, is urging prosecutors to drop the case, claiming self-defense. The incident occurred hours after Golden's baby shower amid an argument over a microwave. Supporters rallied last week demanding her release.