Chicago Democrat William Beavers is asking a judge to toss his tax-evasion conviction, arguing that the selection of jurors in the district is fundamentally flawed and resulted in no black men on his jury.
Director Cora Bassett wanted Roadkill to be immersive, as a way into the world of sex trafficking. The play follows Mary, a girl from a poor family in Nigeria who comes to Chicago.
Ill. Gov. Pat Quinn said he’ll be reviewing a new gambling expansion bill that passed the state senate this week, including the part about adding slot machines to Chicago’s airports.
