Jussie Smollett and family leave the courtroom during his trial at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in December. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times In his ruling Friday, Judge James Linn reasoned that previous concerns about allowing cameras in the courtroom no longer exist following the conclusion of Smollett’s jury trial for staging a hate crime. “There is no good cause to … [Read more...] about Judge allows cameras at Jussie Smollett sentencing
Mick Jagger, Questlove collaborating on James Brown doc series
Gospel-soul singer James Brown sings “Living in America” during a concert in Los Angeles on June 10, 1991. | AP “James Brown: Say it Loud” is expected to premiere on A&E next year. NEW YORK — Mick Jagger and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson are teaming up to produce a four-part documentary series on soul legend James Brown for the A&E Network. “James Brown: Say it … [Read more...] about Mick Jagger, Questlove collaborating on James Brown doc series
Lockout creates odd problem for Cubs great Fergie Jenkins
Where does one put a statue of Fergie Jenkins? | Nam Y. Huh/AP The Hall of Famer joked that he has nowhere to put a statue that’s supposed to be at Wrigley Field. The baseball lockout has created a unique problem for Fergie Jenkins. The Cubs plan to honor the Hall of Fame pitcher with a statue outside of Wrigley Field this year. But with the ongoing labor strife, it’s … [Read more...] about Lockout creates odd problem for Cubs great Fergie Jenkins
Commissioner Rob Manfred joins baseball labor negotiations
New York Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner, left, and San Diego Padres vice chairman Ron Fowler walk at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, where baseball labor talks continue. | Ron Blum/AP MLB and MLBPA representatives met for the fifth straight day during a week with no sign of significant progress. JUPITER, Fla. — With just over three days until … [Read more...] about Commissioner Rob Manfred joins baseball labor negotiations
CDC eases COVID masking guidelines, focuses on hospitalizations over case numbers
A man adjusts his mask before entering a public building. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlined the new set of measures for communities where COVID-19 is easing its grip. Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released … [Read more...] about CDC eases COVID masking guidelines, focuses on hospitalizations over case numbers