Obama kicks off unofficial gun control debate at Urban League
theGRIO REPORT - Why, activists ask, hasn’t there been as much attention paid to Chicago’s crime issue nationally--the president’s hometown?...
Life sentence in Jennifer Hudson family slayings
CHICAGO (AP) - The man convicted in the shooting deaths of Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson'smother, brother and 7-year-old nephew is scheduled to return to court...
24-year-old woman dies shortly after having abortion
24-year-old Tonya Reaves died suddenly after having an abortion a Planned Parenthood clinic in Chicago Friday night...
Jesse Jackson Jr.'s absence goes unnoticed in DC
CHICAGO (AP) - When Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. disappeared last month for a mysterious medical leave, it took weeks for anyone in Washington to even notice...
Geraldo blames Chicago's murder spike on 'thug wear'
During a recent episode of Fox and Friends, the show's co-hosts were discussing the spike in Chicago murder rates, which later led to another controversial statement from talk show host Geraldo Rivera..
'Disorder' in Chicago following Jesse Jackson Jr's leave from Congress
theGRIO REPORT - Wednesday’s disclosure that Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is being treated for an undisclosed 'mood disorder' left numerous unanswered questions for his constituents in Chicago...
Rep. Jackson Jr treated for 'mood disorder'
More than a month after he took an unexplained leave of absence, it's still not clear what's ailing Illinois Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr...
Dem leaders demand Jesse Jackson Jr update
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic House leaders on Wednesday joined colleagues and constituents in urging Rep. Jesse Jackson of Illinois, who has been on medical leave for a month without disclosing detail...
Aide denies Jackson Jr. suicide attempt rumors
theGRIO REPORT - Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) is now facing pressure from his own party to come forth about his medical condition, while his aides are busy denying rumors that the embattled lawmaker has attempted suicide...
Thieves bust wall to steal extensions
CHICAGO (AP) - Three thieves battered through a wall, crawled close to the floor to dodge motion detectors and stole six duffel bags filled with human hair extensions from a Chicago beauty supply store...
