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R. Kelly’s two-decade legal saga over sex abuse of teen girls set to end in a Chicago federal courtroom Thursday

CHICAGO — A dramatic legal saga that began in a Cook County courtroom 20 years ago will draw to a close Thursday when disgraced R&B star R. Kelly is slated for sentencing in Chicago’s federal courthouse on convictions related to child pornography and sexual conduct with minors.

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly sentenced to an additional year in federal prison, and 19 concurrent years, for ‘horrific’ abuse of underage girls

CHICAGO — The video of R. Kelly sexually abusing his teenage goddaughter, “Jane,” has haunted her for more than two decades, robbing her of her childhood, of her dreams of being a musician, of any chance she ever had at normalcy.

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly sentenced to an additional year in federal prison, and 19 concurrent years in his Chicago case

CHICAGO — A dramatic legal saga that began in a Cook County courtroom 20 years ago drew to a close in a Chicago federal courtroom Thursday as disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to an additional year in prison on his conviction here.

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R Kelly to learn if he will likely face rest of life behind bars

Singer to learn if he effectively gets `life' term as he is sentenced in Chicago for child porn and enticing minors for sex

Evening Standard

More than 80,000 ComEd customers without power after icy storm knocks down trees, power lines across Chicago area

Most of the outages were reported in Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry, Winnebago and Boone counties, according to a ComEd outage map. At the height of the storm Wednesday night, more than 100,000 customers were without power.

Chicago Sun-Times

New property tax incentive could remake Chicago neighborhoods into havens for affordable housing

CHICAGO — A new property tax incentive meant to create or preserve affordable housing is already generating results within Chicago’s newest downtown apartment towers and in neighborhoods across the South and West Sides. City officials, housing advocates and some builders say it could also ensure future development doesn’t keep families…

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly timeline: Shining star to convicted sex offender

R&B superstar R. Kelly’s musical accomplishments have long been shadowed by allegations that he sexually abused women and children

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R. Kelly to learn if he effectively gets ‘life’ sentence

A federal judge is set to sentence singer R. Kelly for his Chicago convictions of child pornography and enticement

The Independent UK

Ald. Jason Ervin now faces challenger in West Side’s 28th Ward as opponent is reinstated

The Illinois Appellate Court overturned an election board ruling that Shawn A. Walker didn’t have enough signatures on his ballot petitions. Now he will face incumbent Ald. Jason Ervin in one of Chicago’s most violent wards.

Chicago Sun-Times

Police urge Jewish, other religious communities to be vigilant this weekend as neo-Nazi group declare ‘day of hate’

“At this time, there is no actionable intelligence,” the police department said in a statement. “We continue to actively monitor the situation.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Things to do in Chicago Feb. 23-March 1: The Mix

‘1776,’ a ‘Stevie Wonder Experience’ stage revue, and the 26th annual Chicago European Union Film Festival are among the highlights in the week ahead.

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Could R. Kelly spend the rest of his life in prison?

R. Kelly wouldn’t be eligible for release until 2066, a year shy of his 100th birthday, if a federal judge accepts prosecutors’ recommendations at his upcoming sentencing hearing

The Independent UK

R. Kelly sentencing: Federal judge could add to singer’s prison time Thursday

Kelly is already serving a 30-year sentence for a federal racketeering conviction in New York. So the crucial question Thursday will be whether U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber feels the need to punish Kelly further.

Chicago Sun-Times

Regional mass transit needs more public investment, RTA chief says

Citing upcoming shortfalls in RTA’s operating budget, Kirk Dillard proposes improvements to CTA, Pace and Metra if public funding can be secured in upcoming years.

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‘It’s a joke!’ City Council members grill Chicago police officials about extremists in their ranks

Chicago City Council members repeatedly expressed frustration Wednesday as police officials gave conflicting, sometimes puzzling reasons why they have not moved more aggressively against officers tied to far-right groups implicated in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago groups scramble to find housing for newly arrived immigrants 6 months after busing began

Community groups and volunteers are stepping up to assist — and sometimes take into their homes — new immigrants seeking refuge around the Chicago area as shelters fill up and temporary housing spaces, including shuttered schools, spark controversy.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man fatally shot in Chicago Lawn

The man, 57, was in the 6100 block of South Western Avenue when he was shot, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot campaign’s email fail comes to light, ‘South Side’ canceled and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Arab Americans aren’t ‘white,’ study authors tell Census

A new study from UIC documents inequities Arab Americans face in the Chicago area and recommends government agencies use Middle Eastern/North African to identify the fast-growing demographic group.

USA Today Sports Media Group

15 dream targets for the Bears in free agency

There are some big names set to hit the free agent market. Here are our dream targets for the Bears this offseason:

Capital & Main

In L.A., Unhoused People Say City Sweeps Leave Them Vulnerable to Hypothermia

Since January, the city has cleared nearly 600 encampments.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Hamilton’ returning to Chicago this fall

The Broadway musical will be back after ending a record-setting “sit-down” run in the city.

The Independent UK

Could R. Kelly essentially get a ‘life’ prison sentence?

R. Kelly wouldn’t be eligible for release until 2066, a year shy of his 100th birthday, if a federal judge accepts prosecutors’ recommendations at his upcoming sentencing hearing

USA Today Sports Media Group

2023 NFL mock draft: Shaking up the top 6 with trades (and a Chicago Bears haul)

You want trades? Oh, we've got trades. Including a straight-up Bears haul and an extremely Bill Belichick Patriots move.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Bessie Coleman, the first Black female pilot, will be on the US quarter. Unfortunately, the recognition is rare

In the dictionary, the word “tenacious” ought to be followed by a photo of Chicagoan Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license.

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