Foxx releases Smollett files, offers recusal explanation

CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s top prosecutor has released more than 2,000 pages of documents in Jussie Smollett’s case and explained she recused herself from an investigation into the “Empire” actor’s claim he’d been the target of a

Illinois Legislature rushes to complete huge to-do list

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois lawmakers are rushing to complete their spring session chocked full of hot button issues. The session was supposed to end Friday but was extended into the weekend, at least for the House.