Appeals court upholds singer R. Kelly’s convictions – Chicago Tribune

In Chicago, R. Kelly’s racketeering and sex trafficking convictions were upheld, resulting in a 30-year prison sentence for the singer who exploited his fame to abuse girls and young women. Former House Speaker Michael Madigan faced a split verdict in his racketeering case, with a federal jury acquitting him on some counts and convicting him on others. Additionally, the Chicago History Museum workers launched a union drive for better wages and workplace conditions.

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