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(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 17, 2017, actor Jussie Smollett arrives on the red carpet ahead of Sir Ridley Scott's Hand and Footprint ceremony in front of the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. - Two "potential suspects" are being interrogated in the probe of a black, openly gay US television actor's report that he was assaulted in a hate crime, police said Friday, February 15, 2019. Actor Jussie Smollett, of the television program "Empire," reported the early morning incident to police on January 29. The 36-year-old said two men beat him while he was walking on the streets of downtown Chicago at around 2:00 am, and yelled racial and homophobic slurs. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP)FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: US police

Smollett suspected of filing false police report: CPD

Three weeks after he reported being attacked in Streeterville, police have classified the "Empire" actor as a suspect in a criminal investigation.

By Sam Charles

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City Hall

Is Jessica Gutierrez ‘fresh voice’ for ward — or beneficiary of ‘rigged’ system?

Now, more than a dozen years later, Jessica Gutierrez is indeed running for office — and her “first anything” is the Chicago City Council, not the U.S. Senate. The politician she is trying to “one-up” is Ald. Ariel Reboyras in the Northwest Side’s 30th Ward.

By Alexandra Arriaga

Garcia joins aldermanic candidates to unveil plan to reform City Council

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R. Kelly moves out of Near West Side studio: attorney

“R. Kelly can never be creative and do his job under these circumstances which leaves him no choice but to leave his building,” his attorney said.

By Sam Charles

In other news

In HBO documentary, Michael Jackson is possibly a molester, definitely a weirdo

By Richard Roeper

'Leaving Neverland' makes no claim of balance, focusing on two men who say the star abused them, and making a persuasive case.

In HBO documentary, Michael Jackson is possibly a molester, definitely a weirdo

'Leaving Neverland' makes no claim of balance, focusing on two men who say the star abused them, and making a persuasive case.

By Richard Roeper

Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivers his budget address to a joint session of the General Assembly Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill. (Rich Saal/The State Journal-Register via AP)

Pritzker vows 'honest' budget, with big push for progressive income tax

By Tina Sfondeles

Pritzker's budget includes revenue from big-picture items that still need approval, like legalizing marijuana and sports betting.

Pritzker vows 'honest' budget, with big push for progressive income tax

Pritzker's budget includes revenue from big-picture items that still need approval, like legalizing marijuana and sports betting.

By Tina Sfondeles

Chicago Sports

What's Cubs' right-hander Yu Darvish got left? Almost 80 mph, that's what

By Gordon Wittenmyer

“I think my slider’s actually better than Cole Hamels’," Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish said of his ability to throw left-handed.

What's Cubs' right-hander Yu Darvish got left? Almost 80 mph, that's what

By Gordon Wittenmyer

“I think my slider’s actually better than Cole Hamels’," Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish said of his ability to throw left-handed.

Please, please, Cubs, find room for supersized pitcher Mike Zagurski

By Rick Morrissey

We need this man. The Cubs need him. He could own Chicago, a city of guys just like him. Guys named Zagurski. Guys named Bronko Nagurski.

Please, please, Cubs, find room for supersized pitcher Mike Zagurski

By Rick Morrissey

White Sox players react to Manny Machado: 'We're going to keep rolling'

By Daryl Van Schouwen

White Sox players have no ill feelings toward Manny Machado, who agreed Monday to a deal with the Padres over the Sox.

White Sox players react to Manny Machado: 'We're going to keep rolling'

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Bears expected to release tight end Dion Sims: report

By Patrick Finley

Dion Sims, a blocking tight end who never found his footing as a pass catcher, was due to make $6 million in 2019.

Bears expected to release tight end Dion Sims: report

By Patrick Finley

White Sox' Yoan Moncada set for switch to third base

By Daryl Van Schouwen

The White Sox have hinted at a position change for second baseman Yoan Moncada. On the first full-squad workout day, he worked only at third base.

White Sox' Yoan Moncada set for switch to third base

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Crime

Smollett suspected of filing false police report: CPD

By Sam Charles

Three weeks after he reported being attacked in Streeterville, police have classified the "Empire" actor as a suspect in a criminal investigation.

Smollett suspected of filing false police report: CPD

By Sam Charles

Three weeks after he reported being attacked in Streeterville, police have classified the "Empire" actor as a suspect in a criminal investigation.

Man fatally shot in Hammond, suspect arrested in Calumet City

By Luke Wilusz

An 18-year-old man was killed in a shooting Tuesday morning near the border between Hammond, Indiana, and south suburban Calumet City.

Man fatally shot in Hammond, suspect arrested in Calumet City

By Luke Wilusz

Police seek person of interest in fatal shooting of man, woman in Calumet Park

By Luke Wilusz

Police are looking to question a man in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife and son early Sunday in south suburban Calumet Park.

Police seek person of interest in fatal shooting of man, woman in Calumet Park

By Luke Wilusz

Lake County Jail inmate charged with trying to hire undercover cop as hitman

By Luke Wilusz

Ade Tramble, 45, was charged Tuesday with a felony count of solicitation of murder for hire, the Lake County sheriff's office said.

Lake County Jail inmate charged with trying to hire undercover cop as hitman

By Luke Wilusz

2 teens charged after crash on Dan Ryan in stolen vehicle

By Sun-Times Wire

Charges were filed against two teenagers who allegedly fled from a traffic stop in a stolen car before crashing it Monday night on the Dan Ryan.

2 teens charged after crash on Dan Ryan in stolen vehicle

By Sun-Times Wire

Politics

Community Development Commission OKs $900 million TIF for Lincoln Yards

By Fran Spielman

“There are still serious questions that plague what is likely to be the largest TIF in the history of our city," said Ald. Michele Smith (43rd).

“There are still serious questions that plague what is likely to be the largest TIF in the history of our city," said Ald. Michele Smith (43rd), whose ward borders the 55-acre site along the Chicago River in Lincoln Park and Bucktown.

Community Development Commission OKs $900 million TIF for Lincoln Yards

By Fran Spielman

Pritzker vows Aurora shooting will lead to tighter gun law enforcement

By Peter Hancock — Capitol News Illinois

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday that last week’s mass shooting in Aurora will lead to efforts to tighten enforcement of state gun laws.

“We need to make sure that we’re addressing that,” Pritzker said at a news conference. “My entire team is focused on it and has been all weekend and through today, and we’re going to make sure to make proposals that will tighten the rules around revocation of FOID cards.”

Pritzker vows Aurora shooting will lead to tighter gun law enforcement

By Peter Hancock — Capitol News Illinois

City Hall at 121 N. LaSalle Street in Chicago on July 18, 2018. | Colin Boyle/Sun-Times

Chico proposes more generous parental leave policy for city workers

By Fran Spielman

Mayor Rahm Emanuel increased parental leave after he was elected, but Gery Chico on Tuesday proposed expanding it even further.

Chico proposes more generous parental leave policy for city workers

By Fran Spielman

Lawsuit over Obama center moves forward, but judge eyes speedy end to case

By Jon Seidel

U.S. District Judge John Blakey said he plans to resolve the case — with or without trial — in short order.

Lawsuit over Obama center moves forward, but judge eyes speedy end to case

By Jon Seidel

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2013 file photo, from left, Al Bilek, executive vice president of the Chicago Crime Commission, Jack Riley, Special Agent In Charge for the DEA, Chicago Field office, and Peter Bensinger former administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announce that Joaquin ``El Chapo'' Guzman, a drug kingpin in Mexico, is Chicago's Public Enemy No. 1, during a news conference in Chicago. Now that Guzman has escaped a prison in Mexico, hes regaining his infamous title. The Chicago Crime Commission says it will gather Tuesday, July 14, 2015, to formally restore Guzmans title as Chicagos Public Enemy No. 1. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File) ORG XMIT: CX101

Ex-Chicago DEA boss who helped nail El Chapo seethed at slow action on drug war

By Jack Riley | Former DEA Agent

Former Chicago DEA boss Jack Riley writes about making 'El Chapo' Chicago's 'Public Enemy No. 1' in new memoir 'Drug Warrior,' excerpted here.

Former Chicago DEA boss Jack Riley writes about making 'El Chapo' Chicago's 'Public Enemy No. 1' and fighting to make the drug war a bigger government priority in his new memoir 'Drug Warrior,' excerpted here. The book will be out Tuesday.