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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago-area rapper Juice WRLD, whose real name is Jarad A. Higgins, was pronounced dead Sunday after a "medical emergency'' at Midway International Airport, according to authorities. The Cook County medical examiner's office was notified of the the death of Higgins, of Homewood, on Sunday morning, according to office spokeswoman Natalia Derevyanny. An autopsy had not been conducted. Police and fire officials confirmed a 21-year-old male was transported from Midway to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. Chicago police said he experienced a "medical emergency.'' Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford said the transported man experienced cardiac arrest and was transported to a hospital from a Midway hanger away from the main terminal where private planes land. Chicago police said they're conducting a death investigation. … [Read more...] about Rapper Juice WRLD dead after Chicago airport medical emergency

CHICAGO (CBS) — Actor Jussie Smollett is accusing Chicago police of malicious prosecution, claiming he was the victim of “mass public ridicule and harm” after he was charged with orchestrating a fake hate crime against himself. Smollett’s claims come in a countersuit against the city, which is suing the actor to recover more than $130,000 that police say they spent on their investigation of Smollett’s claim that he was a victim of a racist and homophobic attack in January. The actor has said he was beaten in January by two masked men who poured bleach on him, and hung a noose around his neck, while shouting homophobic and racist slurs, and told him “this is MAGA country.” Chicago police have said, however, that Smollett paid two brothers – Abel and Ola Osundairo – to stage the attack, because he was upset with his salary on the Fox show “Empire.” Smollett was indicted on 16 counts of disorderly conduct in March, but just … [Read more...] about Jussie Smollett Files Malicious Prosecution Claim Against Chicago Police, Says There’s No Evidence Attack Was A Hoax

Lansing, Ill. – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Katie Arvia as the new Communications Manager.Arvia joins the CVB team with several years of writing experience, gained from working as a freelance reporter with The Lansing Journal and serving as the Senior News Editor of her college newspaper, The Xavierite, at Saint Xavier University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree.In addition to her writing skills, Arvia also brings marketing and design skills, which will be beneficial to the Bureau's mission of promoting the Chicago Southland."I was impressed the first time I met Katie. She's extremely talented, and her enthusiasm and passion to join our team was obvious," said President/CEO Jim Garrett of the Chicago Southland CVB. "I think Katie will make an excellent employee and will certainly contribute to the long-range objectives of the Bureau."The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination management and … [Read more...] about Chicago Southland CVB Welcomes New Communications Manager

CHICAGO, IL —Chicago rapper Juice WRLD died after what authorities say was a "medical emergency" at Midway Airport on Sunday morning. He turned 21-years-old last Monday.The artist, who was born Jarad Higgins, grew up in Calumet Park and reportedly now lives in Homewood. He was walking in the airport after returning from California when he collapsed.He was rushed to Advocate Christ Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office says that they will conduct an autopsy.In his short career, Higgins released just three albums, starting with 2018's, "Goodbye & Good Riddance." That album had the hit, "Lucid Dreams."That was followed by "WRLD on Drugs" and this year's, "Death Race for Love," which Rolling Stone named one of the best albums of the year.Subscribe … [Read more...] about Chicago Rapper Juice WRLD Suffers ‘Medical Emergency,’ Dies At 21

CHICAGO — Chicago-area rapper Juice WRLD, whose real name is Jarad A. Higgins, was pronounced dead Sunday after a “medical emergency” at Midway International Airport, according to authorities. The Cook County medical examiner’s office was notified of the the death of Higgins, of Homewood, on Sunday morning, according to office spokeswoman Natalia Derevyanny. An autopsy had not been conducted. Police and fire officials confirmed a 21-year-old male was transported from Midway to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. Chicago police said he experienced a “medical emergency.” Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford said the transported man experienced cardiac arrest and was taken to a hospital from a small hangar at Midway, away from the main terminal, where private planes land.Chicago police said they’re conducting a death investigation. Juice WRLD was named top new artist at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards in May. … [Read more...] about Rapper Juice WRLD dies after medical emergency in Chicago