The “Empire” actor and singer had pleaded “not guilty” before being indicted on 16 charges by a grand jury. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police superintendent Eddie T. Johnson hammered the decision to drop all charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollet. “At the end of the day it’s Mr. Smollett who committed this hoax. Period. […]

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CHICAGO (AP) — President Barack Obama‘s hometown of Chicago plans to name a high school after him. Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Thursday announced plans to…