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Second Freddie Gray trial set; fellow Baltimore cop must testify
BALTIMORE — The second trial for a police officer charged in the death of Freddie Gray is set for next month — a year after the black man’s neck was broken in a police van — and one of the officer’s...
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‘Ferguson Effect’ real — and dangerous to African Americans
University of Missouri at St. Louis criminologist Richard Rosenfeld has had “second thoughts.” Like many academic criminologists, he had pooh-poohed charges that skyrocketing murder rates in many...
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Killer focus of ‘Serial’ podcast to get new trial, judge orders
After spending 16 years in prison for the killing of his former high school girlfriend, a man at the center of popular podcast “Serial” has a chance at freedom. Retired Baltimore Circuit Judge Martin...
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Prosecutors abandon case vs. police in Freddie Gray’s death
BALTIMORE — More than a year after a young black man suffered a broken neck in a police van, the effort to hold six officers criminally responsible for his death collapsed Wednesday when the city...
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3 gunmen shoot, wound 8 in Baltimore, including a 3-year-old girl
BALTIMORE — Three gunmen shot and wounded eight people, including a 3-year-old girl on an east Baltimore street Saturday night, police said, adding the suspects fled and the victims were all expected...
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Black Lives Matter activist says security stopped him at Midway
A prominent Black Lives Matter activist said Tuesday he was stopped by security at Midway International Airport and missed his flight. The Transportation Safety Administration, however, contends it had...
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Trump taps Ben Carson to be HUD secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced he will nominate Ben Carson, his former GOP rival, to be secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Carson won fame as a pediatric...
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Feds: Chicago cop training poor, misconduct investigations biased
The Justice Department’s probe of Chicago Police misconduct found the Independent Police Review Authority used biased techniques to investigate officers — and police received poor training at all...
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Trump objections don’t stop overhaul of Baltimore police
BALTIMORE — A federal judge has approved an agreement negotiated under the Obama administration to overhaul the troubled Baltimore police force, sweeping aside objections from the Trump Justice...
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Ramsey says police reform monitor can be ‘as good’ as court oversight
An independent monitor overseeing Chicago Police reform can be “as good” as court oversight, but only if the U.S. Department of Justice is party to the agreement and Mayor Rahm Emanuel remains...
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Why Rauner should veto a $15 minimum wage
Rather than deal with the dire issues facing the state, Illinois lawmakers seem to be looking to add to its woes by passing $15 minimum wage legislation, now sitting on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk....
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NFL lineman — an MIT Ph.D candidate — retires day after brain study
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman John Urschel has retired from the NFL after just three seasons. Urschel, a former fifth round pick from Penn State in 2014, received notoriety for...
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‘Step’ a dance documentary that entertains as it enlightens
Without question, Broadway producer Amanda Lipitz’s brilliant feature film directorial debut is deeply moving and inspirational, but unlike most documentaries it also makes for very entertaining...
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Ravens GM says owner didn’t block Kaepernick signing
Teams are hesitant to sign free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who drew national attention last season when he knelt during the national anthem to protest social injustice. ESPN reportedly earlier...
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Confederate monuments removed overnight in Baltimore
BALTIMORE — Confederate monuments in Baltimore were quietly removed and hauled away on trucks in darkness early Wednesday, days after a violent white nationalist rally in Virginia that was sparked by...
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Easy collar: Men accused of robbing bar during police party
BALTIMORE — The police response time was quicker than ever. Two men were arrested after police say they robbed a bar outside Baltimore while off-duty officers were there for a police retirement party....
View ArticleDespite run-heavy plan, Mitch Trubisky shows signs of growth, stardom
BALTIMORE — Mitch Trubisky looked like “Mitch Trubisky, the second overall pick” for only two plays Sunday against the Ravens. That’s it. Two plays. Maybe it’s time for more, no? As unimpressive as...
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Hoge & Jahns Podcast: Bears’ defense, Mitch Trubisky deliver a big win
BALTIMORE — In episode 122 of their podcast, the Chicago Sun-Times’ Adam L. Jahns and WGN Radio’s Adam Hoge break down the Bears’ wild 27-24 win in overtime against the Ravens. It was a special day for...
View Article15 takeaways from the Bears’ 27-24 win in OT against the Ravens
Some thoughts and observations after watching the film and going through the stats of the Bears’ 27-24 win in overtime against the Ravens on Sunday (as also shared on Twitter): 1. If cornerback Kyle...
View ArticleFilm Study: Mitch Trubisky aced his ball-security test vs. the Ravens
Thoughts and observations after watching film of the Bears’ 27-24 overtime victory against the Ravens in Week 6: Trubisky’s tosses Rookie Mitch Trubisky showcased his talent on his 27-yard touchdown...
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