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US & Canada · ChicagoJury selection continues in R. Kelly's federal criminal trial in Chicago. The trial involves five alleged victims, four videos, 13 counts and 24 years of alleged illicit conduct with minors. More than a dozen potential jurors were dismissed in the morning, including one who had a reported medical emergency.See the Story
R Kelly trial to continue with opening statements after jury selected in Chicago
68% Center coverage: 50 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonThe U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced Monday that it has located 121 missing children who were victims of human trafficking organizations in the last two weeks.Operation Cross Country has located more than 200 victims in various locations throughout the United States with the cooperation of other federal, state and local agencies. Up to 145 adult victims have been located in this special operation.See the Story
FBI locates 121 missing kids, child trafficking victims in nationwide operation
70% Center coverage: 27 sources
US & Canada · ChicagoR. Kelly has a "dark" and "hidden" side that the public rarely saw during his career, prosecutors said at the opening of his second federal trial. R. Kelly's lead attorney urges jurors not to accept prosecution's portrayal of her client as "a monster." Prosecutors enter into evidence video that was at the center of Kelly's 2008 trial. A conviction could add decades to a 30-year prison sentence he already received.See the Story
R Kelly's child pornography trial 'about his dark and hidden side', prosecutors say
55% Left coverage: 11 sources
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US & Canada · ChicagoThe incident occurred around 8 p.m. in the northbound lanes of 3500 North Lake Shore Drive. The 52-year-old man sustained multiple traumatic injuries from being struck by the vehicle. He was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. Northbound lanes were shut down near Irving Park.See the Story
Man struck, critically injured on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago fire officials say
71% Center coverage: 7 sources
US & Canada · ChicagoMichael A. Vitellaro, 49, faces official misconduct and aggravated battery charges. The incident happened on July 1 outside a Park Ridge Starbucks. In a Facebook post, the boy's mother, Nicole Nieves, says it happened when the boy moved a bike that was blocking the sidewalk.See the Story
Off-duty Chicago police sergeant charged after Park Ridge teen pinned to ground
80% Center coverage: 5 sources
US & CanadaU.S. traffic deaths jumped about 7% in the first three months of 2022 to 9,560, the largest first-quarter number since 2002, regulators said on Wednesday in a preliminary estimate.See the Story
UPDATE 2-U.S. traffic deaths hit 20-year-high in early 2022
75% Center coverage: 4 sources
US & Canada · ChicagoThe 43-year-old was with several others when he slipped and fell into the water. He did not resurface and emergency crews pulled him out. He was transported to Illinois Masonic Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The Cook County medical examiner's office has not yet released his identity.See the Story
Man dies after falling into Lake Michigan near Diversey Harbor
60% Center coverage: 5 sources
US & Canada · ElmhurstRylan Raspatello, 24, faces seven counts of possession of child pornography. A forensic investigation revealed the presence of pornography files on his digital electronics. He is in custody on $75,000 bail. His next court date is scheduled for Sept. 12.See the Story
Elmhurst man charged with 7 counts of child porn possession
100% Center coverage: 3 sources
Donald Trump · IllinoisGov. J.B. Pritzker predicted some new blue wins during Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. He predicted Democratic party victories this fall in suburban communities such as DuPage County, once a Republican stronghold. The Democrats made little mention of inflation or their party's president, Joe Biden.See the Story
'Lunatic fringe': Pritzker links Illinois GOP candidates with Trump during state fair appearance
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Chicago, IL · ChicagoFormer U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said the $1 million program was poorly thought out and executed. The tip line, announced last summer is for people who report illegal guns. Mayor Lori Lightfoot's office said gun crime has dropped over the last year with 3,700 gun-related arrests.See the Story
Arne Duncan: Chicago's $1 million gun tip line poorly thought out
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Chicago, IL · ChicagoDaisy Hayes was killed four years ago and her body was never found. Investigators said the killer cleaned up the crime scene and then dragged her body out of her apartment after shoving her into a large suitcase. Cameras in the senior building did capture the last time Hayes went into her apartment. Investigators say in many of these cases the victims knew the killer.See the Story
'Please help me': Daughter of murder victim in Chicago cold case pleads for justice
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
