Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Chicago.
White teens donned blackface on video. Their classmates walked out in protest.
The offensive video has touched off a cascade of strong emotions at the school, Homewood-Flossmoor High School about 25 miles south of downtown Chicago.
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Chicago police union president renews criticism of Kim Foxx, says she 'needs to step down' if she can't do her job
Chicago police union President Kevin Graham renewed his criticism of Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx in the wake of the Jussie Smollett case.
Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.
Chicago's top cop announces command staff shake-up as summer months — and uptick in violence — approach
Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson on Tuesday announced more than a dozen changes to his command staff as the department prepares for the summer months when violence typically peaks.
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Chicago cops shut down busy street over ‘suspicious object’ that’s Chef Boyardee can on wheels
Chicago police shut down a busy Downtown street Tuesday after a suspicious object was found, but soon gave the “all clear.” The culprit: a can of Chef Boyardee ravioli attached to a two sets of wheels.
Read the full story on New York Daily News.
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