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Then-Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson, 11th, arrives for his trial on Feb. 10 on charges alleging he lied on federal tax returns about a line of credit he received from a Bridgeport bank that later collapsed. Thompson’s conviction opened a seat on the City Council. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Sam Mustafa, co-owner of the dealership, said the criminals returned three times that early morning to get all 14 of the vehicles: a blue 2019 Audi A7, a black 2016 Audi A7, a black 2017 Mercedes AMG, two black 2015 Mercedes S550s, a black 2020 BMW X3, a white 2018 Maserati Levante, a white 2019 Audi Q8, a white 2018 Dodge Durango, a red 2018 Porsche Cayman, a black 2017 Mercedes S550, a gray 2017 Porsche Panamera, a white 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a white 2013 Bentley GTC.

In particular, prosecutors noted that the jury selection in the case effectively drilled down on any preconceived notions potential jurors had about Kelly, including whether they had seen the “Surviving R. Kelly” docuseries and whether they could be fair and render a verdict based solely on the evidence presented in court.

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Stations giving up to $50 in free gas to drivers Beginning at 7 a.m. on March 24, 2022 .embed-container{position:relative;padding-bottom:160%;height:0;max-width:100%}.embed-container iframe,.embed-container object,.embed-container iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%}small{position:absolute;z-index:40;bottom:0;margin-bottom:-15px} Sources: Willie Wilson, Tribune reporting

Volunteer Isiah Langson, left, directs a driver as volunteer Marsha Washington pumps gas for a driver while other vehicles line up for free gas at the Citgo Gas Station at 91st Street and Stony Island on March 17, 2022. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)

Authorities were called to the 600 block of East Morgan Drive around 8:30 p.m. after getting a report that a red SUV traveling east struck “the driver-side door of a silver Chrysler sedan, which was also traveling east,” according to an online media notification from police. The driver of the red SUV apparently “sideswiped” the silver sedan, officials said.

DuPage County Auditor Bill White is the winner of the 2020 county auditor race, DuPage County Circuit Judge Craig Belford ruled Monday. A narrow margin of votes separated White from incumbent Bob Grogan, who was county auditor from 2008 to 2020. (Campaign Photo / Handout)

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services’ child’s bedroom in its “environmentally hazardous simulation apartment” on Feb. 14, 2020, in Chicago. DCFS uses this room to instruct its workers on what to look for when investigating abuse, potentially dangerous environments for children, as well as discussion points for workers and parents. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)

While standing in line, Martinez and Larrama appeared to get into a confrontation, according to video obtained by police. Martinez then began walking away, and Larrama chased after him, the prosecutor said. The bouncer allegedly attacked Martinez and stabbed him, the prosecutor added.

Live4Lali Chief Programs Officer Laura Fry shows some of the items offered to drug users at the new Live4Lali van, a harm reduction organization that provides clean needles, naloxone for overdoses and other clean items for drug users, March 4, 2020, in North Chicago. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)