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Jury to hear opening statements at R Kelly trial in Chicago

Opening statements are giving prosecutors and R. Kelly’s attorneys their first chance to address jurors directly about charges that accuse the R&B singer of enticing minors for sex, producing child pornography and rigging his 2008 pornography trial

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Woman faces double leg amputation after Chicago ‘Playpen’ boat accident

CHICAGO — Lana Batochir had been floating on an inflatable raft, enjoying the warm weather at Chicago’s swimmer-filled, party-friendly “Playpen.” Then a 37-foot yacht suddenly reversed, sucking her under.

Chicago Tribune

Did Tony La Russa hear a fan’s suggestion? White Sox manager explains his 8th-inning pinch-running decision.

CHICAGO — A video of a fan calling for Tony La Russa to pinch-run Adam Engel for Eloy Jiménez from a few rows away — and the Chicago White Sox manager making the move in the eighth inning of Monday’s game — went viral, even appearing on MLB Network.

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R Kelly jury picked in child pornography, trial-fixing case

A federal jury has been impaneled R. Kelly’s to decide multiple charges against the R&B singer, as prosecutors and defense attorneys argued about whether the government improperly sought to keep some Blacks from the jury

The Independent UK

Dan Wiederer: As Roquan Smith’s contract strife with Bears drags on, it’s difficult to see how this might end. Or when.

CHICAGO — About 45 minutes into Chicago Bears' practice Tuesday at Halas Hall, linebacker Roquan Smith walked across Field 3 wearing a navy practice jersey and a white ballcap.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago police investigating racist, homophobic posts by someone claiming to be a cop. ‘I hope the department knows I am posting here’

The person making the posts bragged on 4chan, a website regarded as a hotbed for racism and extremism, about profiling people and being involved in two on-duty shootings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Five ways to make Michigan Avenue even greater

Great streets are more than just a building address and six lanes of through traffic. They are extensions of our urban public life and important places in themselves.

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Jury in R. Kelly’s Chicago federal case selected; opening statements set for Wednesday

CHICAGO — The jury that will decide R. Kelly’s fate in Chicago’s federal court was selected Tuesday after more than 12 hours of questioning over two days that centered on potential biases over the onslaught of media coverage in the case.

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly jury selection continues, Lady Gaga takes over Wrigley Field and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jury selection close to finished in R. Kelly’s federal trial; opening statements likely Wednesday

CHICAGO — Another 24 potential jurors were questioned Tuesday during the first phase of jury selection for R. Kelly’s Chicago federal trial, and the selection process is expected to finish Tuesday afternoon.

Chicago Tribune

Boy, 13, seriously wounded in South Shore shooting

He was shot in the arm and leg on a sidewalk in the 2100 block of East 71st Place Tuesday, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Simon Cowell remembers ‘charismatic’ Darius Campbell Danesh following his death

The music mogul judged Campbell Danesh during his time on Pop Idol.

The Independent UK

Chicago fishing/Midwest Report: Shoreline salmon/trout, Chicago River ode, lakefront sturgeon, pinks

Hints come of an early start to shoreline fishing for returning Chinook and leads this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report, plus the usual options for late summer fishing around Chicago and some unusual reports.

Chicago Sun-Times

Justin Verlander vs. Dylan Cease is the MLB pitching matchup of the year. Here’s how to bet on it.

Houston's record as a road favorite is notable, but Tuesday is all about the pitching.

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Who Are The Most Impactful Cannabis Executives Of 2022? Top Award Show Will Determine Who's #1

After the awesome Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami during 4/20 week, Benzinga is ready to go again in Chicago on September 13-14.

Chronicle Live

Former Pop Idol singer Darius Danesh tragically found dead aged just 41

Darius' family confirmed the tragic passing of the Scottish singer and songwriter this afternoon.

Evening Standard

Darius Danesh dead: Pop Idol and West End star dies aged 41

The Scottish singer-songwriter and actor was found dead in his US apartment, his family confirmed

Irish Mirror

Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh dead aged 41 as Colourblind singer's body found in apartment

Pop Idol star and Colourblind hitmaker Darius Campbell Danesh has been found dead in a US apartment aged 41. His heartbroken family confirmed the news in a statement today

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Darius Campbell Danesh dies aged 41: Former Pop Idol star found in apartment

The singer and actor was found in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11

Liverpool Echo

Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh found dead in flat

His cause of death remains unknown

Daily Mirror

Darius Campbell Danesh dead at 41: Former Pop Idol star's body found in apartment

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

The Independent UK

Former Pop Idol star Darius Campbell Danesh dies aged 41

He first found fame on ITV show Popstars in 2001.

Chicago Sun-Times

Retired cop was shot 4 times during shootout with carjackers in Lawndale, 17-year-old charged with attempted murder

Mareon Jones was arrested when he showed up at a hospital wearing the same clothes he did during the attack, Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney Danny Hanichak said Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

2 killed, 9 wounded by gunfire across Chicago Monday

A man and a woman were found fatally shot inside a Ravenswood home.

Chicago Tribune

Analysis suggests Chicago police deployment doesn’t match up with when most shootings take place

CHICAGO — An analysis last year of Chicago Police Department deployment data appears to raise questions about whether Chicago police officers are consistently on the street at times when most shootings happen in the city.

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