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Former Pop Idol star Darius' body was found in his US apartment, his family have announced

He first found fame on ITV show Popstars in 2001.

CHICAGO — The Highland Park City Council on Monday unanimously called for state and national bans on semi-automatic weapons, high-capacity ammunition magazines and body armor, escalating the gun control advocacy some city officials have pursued after the deadly mass shooting at the suburb’s Independence Day parade.

Recent “worst case” estimates say Chicago Public Schools could lose 15,000 students next year.

Kansas City Royals left-handed reliever Amir Garrett expressed regret multiple times for throwing his drink at a fan who heckled him from the stands in Chicago earlier this month, but Major League Baseball’s central office decided to impose disciplinary action anyway.

CHICAGO — Jury selection in R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago got underway Monday with the judge questioning more than 60 potential jurors about what they know about the indicted R&B star and the charges against him.

Founded in 2015, the annual alternative Latin rock festival will feature nearly 50 bands performing on three stages.

The Houston Astros will meet the Chicago White Sox in the opening game of their four-game series on Monday night at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Her car rolled over and struck the beginning of a concrete median, the state police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene.