Chicago's top cop Eddie Johnson to retire
Chicago police superintendent Eddie Johnson announced his retirement in an emotional speech Thursday. He served for nearly four years as the chief of the nation's second-largest police department.
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Woman who lived with R. Kelly speaks out
Joycelyn Savage, one of the women who was living with R. Kelly at the time of his arrest, is detailing the "abusive" relationship she had with Kelly. In an interview with CBS News' Gayle King earlier this year, she defended her relationship with him. Kelly's lawyer issued a statement calling Savage's comments "unfortunate." Kelly is being held in Chicago on charges of sexual abuse.
Rapper "Juice WRLD" dies at age 21
Chicago-area rapper Juice WRLD, whose real name is Jarad A. Higgins, died Sunday after a "medical emergency'' at Midway International Airport. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
Women's March draws thousands to LA
Thousands of people gathered in cities across the country for the 2020 Women's March -- the fourth iteration of the event since it began 2017. The Women's March organization has faced controversy and internal turmoil that have turned some away from their demonstrations. CBS Los Angeles' Greg Mills reports.
R. Kelly denied release from jail amid coronavirus
Kelly is being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in downtown Chicago, where there are 49 active COVID-19 cases, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
Rod Blagojevich holds news conference
Ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich spoke to reporters Wednesday afternoon after his release late Tuesday from prison. President Trump commuted the sentence he was serving on corruption charges. Blagojevich called himself a "Trumpocrat," and said he would vote for the president if he were allowed to vote as a convicted felon. Watch his remarks.
Jussie Smollett denies fabricating hate crime
Jussie Smollett is on the defensive again, as he fights off new charges that he lied to police and staged a hate crime. Smollett’s original charges were dropped, but a grand jury recently indicted him on six new charges of disorderly conduct that were linked to the old case. Dean Reynolds reports.
Chicago police shooting caught on video
The FBI is investigating a controversial police shooting at a Chicago transit station that was captured on camera. Witness video shows the struggle between a man and two Chicago police officers on Friday. The man was shot twice, leaving him in critical condition. Jericka Duncan reports on the latest developments.
John Prine, the "Singing Mailman," delivers again
John Prine started writing songs while delivering mail in Chicago in the late 1960s. Over the last 50 years, classic tunes just seemed to pour out of him – some sad, like "Angel From Montgomery" and "Sam Stone"; some funny, like "Illegal Smile" and "In Spite of Ourselves." Now, after beating cancer twice, the 72-year-old Prine is back with a new album, "The Tree of Forgiveness," and it's turning into the biggest record of his career, debuting at #2 on the Billboard Rock and Country charts. Anthony Mason pays a visit to Prine (whom Rolling Stone calls the "Mark Twain of American Songwriting") at his home in Nashville.
Judge denies request to release Cook County Jail inmates
A federal judge has denied a request to release medically vulnerable inmates at a Chicago jail but ordered officials to step up coronavirus testing for detainees.
Mom creates sidewalk art to entertain kids
Stacy Lazzara, a Chicago mother of two, is making quarantine more fun for her kids by using simple sidewalk chalk to make incredible, intricate works of art. She's transformed her daughters into astronauts, mermaids and skateboarders, and photos of her masterpieces have gone viral. "There is so much fear and anxiety in the world right now; we love being able to bring a smile to people’s faces!" she told CBS News.
Coronavirus seeps into U.S. prison system
Experts are sounding the alarm about those who work and live inside U.S. jails and prisons because they are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus outbreak. Louis L. Reed, an organizer with #Cut50, an initiative to cut the prison population, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest as the pandemic threatens people incarcerated across America.
Mom turns house into an aquarium
When she had to cancel her 2-year-old son's birthday trip to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, a Michigan mom decided she still wanted to give him a fun experience. So, she created an at-home aquarium for him using arts and crafts, completely transforming her home for his quarantine birthday party.
Michelle Obama's heartfelt message to Chicago health care workers
"You embody the very best of who we are – the very best. And I know we will get through this crisis because of you," the former first lady said.
Chicago boy makes COVID-19 podcast
Five-year-old Albie Gill has created his own COVID-19 podcast with the help of his dad, Andrew. They join CBSN's Reena Ninan to talk about their inspiration.
Transcript: Governor J.B. Pritzker on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker that aired Sunday, May 3, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Large house parties violating Chicago's stay-at-home order
"What was depicted on the video was reckless and utterly unacceptable," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tweeted.
Latino communities struggle during coronavirus pandemic
"We don't have the benefit of 'I should just stay home,'" a first-generation Mexican American tells CBS News of the need to make money during the pandemic.
Activists rushing to pay bail for inmates amid virus threat
"We're not just fighting for a few people, we're fighting for everyone to be bonded out," said Jason Hammond of the Chicago Community Bond Fund.
Massive car pileup on Chicago expressway; 14 hospitalized
Officials said low traction on the expressway caused the collisions.
ICYMI: Top takeaways from this week's "Face the Nation"
This week we sat down with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb for the latest on the battle against coronavirus
Chicago mayor says coronavirus is "devastating" African American community
"This virus attacks those underlying conditions with a vengeance," Lightfoot said on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Lori Lightfoot on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, that aired Sunday, April 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Judge rejects release of vulnerable Cook County Jail inmates
Cook County Jail is experiencing one of the largest outbreaks from a single location in the country.
African Americans make up over 70% of Chicago's COVID-19 deaths
African Americans make up 52% of all coronavirus cases in Chicago even though they only account for 30% of the total population.
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