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January 11, 2019

Documentary puts new attention on R. Kelly sex allegations

R. Kelly, one of the top-selling recording artists of all time, has been dogged for years by allegations of sexual misconduct ...

January 10, 2019

Lawyer: Georgia prosecutor seeking info about R. Kelly

A lawyer representing a couple who appeared in a recent documentary detailing abuse allegations against R. Kelly said ...

January 10, 2019

The Latest: Illinois officials review R. Kelly-related calls

The Latest on a documentary detailing abuse allegations against R. Kelly (all times local): 8:20 p.m. The state's attorney's ...

January 09, 2019

Georgia man tells police R. Kelly's manager threatened him

A Georgia man involved with a recent documentary detailing abuse allegations against R. Kelly told police the singer's ...

January 09, 2019

The Latest: R. Kelly's attorney denies abuse allegations

The Latest on a documentary detailing abuse allegations against R. Kelly (all times local): 8:25 p.m. An attorney for R.

January 07, 2019

Foles gives Eagles lift they need just in time to beat Bears

The Philadelphia Eagles were desperately seeking a lift with little time left to save their season. Nick Foles came through ...

January 07, 2019

Foles leads Eagles to 16-15 upset of Bears

The Philadelphia Eagles needed help to get into the playoffs, and Chicago provided it. Look how the defending Super Bowl ...

January 07, 2019

Rivers versus Brady in divisional round of NFL playoffs

Philip Rivers has come up empty against Tom Brady every time. He gets another shot next weekend. Rivers directed the Los ...

January 05, 2019

New hearts forge new friendship for transplant recipients

A suburban Detroit woman and South Side Chicago man are recovering in a Chicago hospital following rare triple transplant ...

January 05, 2019

Corruption case injects uncertainty into Chicago mayor race

A federal corruption case against a powerful City Council member has rocked the crowded race for Chicago mayor, as some ...

January 04, 2019

Grizzlies acquire Justin Holiday from Bulls

The struggling Memphis Grizzlies have acquired guard Justin Holiday from the Chicago Bulls for guards MarShon Brooks and ...

January 04, 2019

Powerful Chicago council member charged in federal probe

One of the most powerful and longest-serving City Council members in Chicago history appeared in federal court Thursday on ...

January 03, 2019

Pope urges US bishops to heal divisions, repair trust

Pope Francis is encouraging U.S. bishops meeting near Chicago to unify as the Roman Catholic church deals with a "crisis of ...

January 02, 2019

Police: Homicides in Chicago down by nearly 100 in 2018

Preliminary numbers indicate that homicides in Chicago fell by about 100 last year compared to 2017, though the total again ...

December 27, 2018

Rose returns to Chicago, leads T-Wolves over Bulls 119-94

For much of his seven seasons with the Bulls, Derrick Rose was a favorite son of Chicago. He was native born and virtually ...

December 26, 2018

Australian trader pleads guilty to 'spoofing' in Chicago

An Australian commodities trader pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Chicago to manipulating market prices by ...

December 23, 2018

Jackson leads No. 15 Ohio State past UCLA 80-66

Ohio State was locked in a tight game with UCLA when Buckeyes coach Chris Holtmann made a small tweak to his approach against ...

December 21, 2018

Chicago archbishop to have leading role in sex abuse reforms

The Catholic archbishop of Chicago, who was hand-picked by the pope to help organize an upcoming Vatican summit on clergy sex ...

December 21, 2018

Regulator: MillerCoors can say Miller Lite has 'more taste'

Advertising regulators say MillerCoors can claim Miller Lite has "more taste" than Bud Light and Michelob Ultra but ...