Chicago
Jussie Smollett: Chicago to sue actor over ‘hoax hate crime’

Jussie Smollett: Chicago to sue actor over ‘hoax hate crime’
Authorities launching legal bid to recoup cost of investigation into complaint by Empire star
5 Apr 2019
Farah wins Chicago Marathon and targets 2020 Olympics medal

Farah wins Chicago Marathon and targets 2020 Olympics medal
British athlete breaks the European marathon record
8 Oct 2018
48 hours in Chicago: the ultimate two-day guide

48 hours in Chicago: the ultimate two-day guide
How to make a whirlwind trip to the Windy City a breeze
25 Jun 2018
Man changed address of UPS headquarters to his own home

Man changed address of UPS headquarters to his own home
Court documents show Dushaun Henderson-Spruce allegedly received £43,000 worth of cheques after simple scam
11 May 2018
Obama Presidential Library: Design concepts revealed

Obama Presidential Library: Design concepts revealed
Former president says his $500 million library in Chicago will transform a troubled area, others see it as an ego trip
15 May 2017
Obama avoids Trump accusations as he returns to spotlight

Obama avoids Trump accusations as he returns to spotlight
'So, uh, what’s been going on while I’ve been gone?' quips former US president
25 Apr 2017

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Musician Kurt Elling’s insider tips on his hometown Chicago

Musician Kurt Elling’s insider tips on his hometown Chicago
The Grammy Award-winning vocalist recommends cultural highlights in the Windy City
29 Jun 2016
Tank crashes into nightclub as stunt goes awry

Tank crashes into nightclub as stunt goes awry
Polish club owner was practising at the wheel when he lost control – and other tall tales
10 Jun 2016
Swedish police called to investigate 'revenge fart'

Swedish police called to investigate 'revenge fart'
Offending flatulence disturbed woman's 'peace of mind' – and other tall tales
1 Apr 2016
Chicago braced for more protests over Laquan McDonald video

Chicago braced for more protests over Laquan McDonald video
Crowds take to the streets after footage from last year shows white policeman shooting black teen dead
26 Nov 2015