Fewer than halfof Illinois gun ownerswho lose their licenses prove toauthorities theyno longerown firearms. Police don’t do much about it.
Author: Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY
Chicago police pursue claims Jussie Smollett attack may have been faked
A police source tells USA TODAY that investigators are attempting to interview Jussie Smollett again about an attack on the “Empire” actor.
Police: Two brothers told investigators they were paid by Jussie Smollett to stage attack
A police source tells USA TODAY that investigators are attempting to interview Smollett again, so they can question him about the brothers’ account. Attorneys for Smollett say there is no truth to reports that the actor played a role in an assault.
‘Your man shot my man!’ Videos show anguish following police shooting of black security guard
Authorities released chilling footage ofthe chaos and anguish after a suburban Chicago police officer shotan African-American security guard outside a nightclub in November.
St. Louis police chief and prosecutor feud over handling of Russian roulette cop shooting
St. Louis Police Commissioner John Hayden Jr. objected to allegations by the city’s circuit attorneythatpolice interfered with her investigators.
‘I’ve never experienced anything like it’: For some in Chicago’s deep freeze, no choice but to brave the cold
For many Chicagoans, it was just another day—albeit a historically cold one—of living a life in which staying home was not a reasonable option.
St. Louis cop Russian roulette death: Lawyer for alleged shooter calls it ‘tragic accident’
Police sayOfficer Nathaniel Hendren, 29, and Officer Katlyn Alix, 24,were playing Russian roulette when he shot her early Thursday
St. Louis cop charged in Russian Roulette shooting death of fellow officer, police say
A St. Louis police officer was charged with manslaughter Friday for allegedly shooting a colleague as the two played Russian Roulette, authorities said.
Police interview R. Kelly after getting report singer was holding women hostage
Police visited the Chicago home of R&B singer R. Kelly Friday after receiving a tip that two women were being held hostage but foundno evidence to support the allegation, a police spokesman said.
EBay throws attention on smaller cities as it aims for growth in crowded e-retail sector
The attention to merchants in cities like Akron, Ohio, comes in the midst of a broader push to make eBay more attractive to younger shoppers.