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In a surprising twist in real life, state prosecutors cleared Jussie Smollett, star of Fox television show Empire, of 16 felony counts for allegedly fabricating a hate crime. According to reports, the actor performed two days of community service and forfeited his $10,000 bond as part of an unwritten agreement. While state prosecutor Joe Magats…
The NBA announced today that Chicago has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2020. The 69th annual game will take place at the United Center, home of the six-time NBA champion Chicago Bulls, on Sunday, Feb. 16. This will mark the third NBA All-Star in Chicago, which held the annual celebration in 1973 and 1988….
Independent artist and Chicago native Chance the Rapper spoke to Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric about President Trump’s comments on Chicago, the violence in the city and his thoughts on former President Barack Obama. – Yahoo News
Inspired by Barack and Michelle Obama’s first date, SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU recounts the eventful summer day in 1989 when a young law firm associate named Barack Obama (Parker Sawyers) tried to woo lawyer Michelle Robinson (Tika Sumpter) during a daylong date that took them from the Art Institute of Chicago to a screening of Spike…
Today, New Yorkers spent a beautiful afternoon outside enjoying the second week of 106.7 LITE FM’s Broadway in Bryant Park, a free lunchtime series featuring On- and Off- Broadway performances throughout the summer. The second edition of the series was emceed by 106.7 LITE FM’s fan-favorite personality Christine Nagy alongside 39 Steps. Recording artist Brandy…
Listen to what Chicago bred legendary emcee Common has to says about his forthcoming album Nobody’s Smiling and the consistent violence that is present in the place he calls home.
Kanye West goes back to his roots in Chicago and does another controversial interview. As always, this one is full of quotables so brace yourself.