BTN STAFF Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced that the city police commissioner Richard Ross resigned. “New allegations of sexual harassment as well as gender and racial discrimination among the rank and file have recently been brought to my attention, Kenny said. “While those allegations do not accuse Commissioner Ross of Continue Reading
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Chicago Woman Shot 17 Times Over Parking Space is Still Alive
BTN STAFF A 39-year-old mother of four remains in the hospital after getting shot 17 times over a parking space. The victim’s mother spoke about the incident in the video below.
Man Tosses Gun Into Bushes During Chase Near Lollapalooza
nbcchicago.com Article Reprint A man was arrested Friday for throwing a gun into a patch of bushes near Lollapalooza during a foot chase in the Loop.
Elusive Alligator Finally Caught in Local Chicago Park
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer He was chillin so long in the park that he earned a nickname. The alligator who Chicago locals start calling “Chance the Snapper” has finally been caught by local authorities. The gator was first spotted in Chicago’s Humboldt Park on July 9th. Since then he Continue Reading
It Might be a Wrap for R. Kelly
BTN STAFF Today singer R. Kelly is scheduled to appear in front of a judge to determine if he will be let out on bond. Kelly was arrested last week while walking his dog in downtown Chicago. He is already out on bond from his previous sex abuse case and Continue Reading
Gentleman Jack Real to Reel National Film Competition Shows the Talent of Black Filmmakers in Chicago
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Recently at the Park West in Chicago, the Gentleman Jack Real to Reel had its third annual Chicago during its national tour. The film competition gives an opportunity for independent Black filmmakers to showcase their work to a wider audience. This year the three films Continue Reading
KeKe Wyatt, Kierra Sheard, and More Come to Chicago for McDonald’s Inspiration Gospel Celebration Tour
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer The 13th Annual McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour kicked off its nationwide tour in Chicago in April. The event took place on the South Side of the city at the House of Hope church located on 114th street, on the Southside of the city. The Continue Reading
Chicago Rapper EBE Bandz Found Dead & 2 Men Have Been Charged In Connection With The Murder
by Trent Clark Article Reprint ROCKFORD, IL – The worst possible outcome has been realized in the case of EBE Bandz, the Chicago rapper who reportedly went missing back on June 1.