Cheryl Corley
Stories
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Politics
2 African-American Women In Runoff Election To Be Chicago's Mayor
The runoff is between Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle — two African-American female candidates. The winner will succeed Mayor Rahm Emanuel who decided not to seek a third term.
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National
R. Kelly Bond Set At $1 Million In Sexual Abuse Case
R&B star R. Kelly turned himself in Friday night and appeared at a bond hearing Saturday after being charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
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National
Universities Scour Yearbooks After Northam
After the controversy over a blackface photo in Ralph Northam's medical school yearbook, universities are reviewing their yearbooks for material that could be considered racist or offensive.
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Politics
Political Crisis Continues In Virginia's State Government
Virginia's scandal-plagued governor and his lieutenant are holding onto office despite mounting pleas for them to step aside.
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National
Ex-Chicago Police Officer Sentenced To 81 Months For Laquan McDonald Murder
A day after three officers were acquitted of trying to cover up the killing, Jason Van Dyke was sent to prison for shooting the black teen 16 times. McDonald's family argues the punishment is light.
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National
Former Chicago Police Officer Sentenced To Nearly 7 Years For Laquan McDonald Murder
Former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke was sentenced to 6 years and 9 months in prison on Friday for the 2014 murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
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Law & Courts
3 Chicago Officers Accused In A Police Cover-Up To Learn Their Fate
A judge Thursday will decide the case against the police officers accused of obstruction in the murder investigation of a fellow cop — keeping details from the public under a code of silence.
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National
'Changing The Mindset': Female Inmates In Training For A Life After Prison
It is difficult to find work if you've been incarcerated. Outside Seattle, one women's prison is trying to give inmates a better chance by training some of them for non-traditional jobs.
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National
Programs Help Incarcerated Moms Bond With Their Babies In Prison
Nearly a dozen states run programs that allow women serving prison terms to keep their babies with them for a limited time. Supporters say the programs help women inmates turn their lives around.