After winning second term, Democratic Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx thanks supporters and promises to continue reform efforts

She dismissed criticism over this year’s rising violent crime and her office’s handling of the Jussie Smollett case, saying in an interview with WGN-TV that while her off...

Actor Smollett pleads not guilty to new Chicago hoax charges; seeks stay, dismissal

The new charges emerged after a five-month investigation by a court-appointed special prosecutor who overruled a decision by the states attorneys office last year to dism...

Actor Smollett denies renewed hoax charges in Chicago, is released on bond

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty on Monday to renewed felony charges that he made false reports to Chicago police about being at...