Korrie M. Kellogg was arrested April 4 after Mokena police noticed welts and bruises on the face and body of the son she had with Curry. A hospital examination of the boy determined the welts and bruises were caused by a belt and the case was handed over to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. more ›

Fred Goings pleaded not guilty today to charges of murdering his ex-girlfriend Nova Henry and her 10-month-old daughter, Ava. Nova and Ava were killed in Nova's condo on January 24 of this year; three-year-old son Noah was found unharmed in the condo with the bodies and is alleged to have named Fred as the shooter. Goings' attorney, John Lyke, also withdrew from the case, claiming Goings - himself an attorney - could not afford his services. Nova is the ex-girlfriend of ex-Chicago Bull (and current NY Knick) player Eddy Curry, and both Ava and Noah are Curry's biological children. [Sun-Times] more ›

Frederick Goings, ex-boyfriend of Nova Henry, has officially been charged with two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of Henry and her infant daughter Ava. Goings has been the prime suspect in the killings since they happened as reports surfaced that the two had a volatile relationship: Henry had previously taken out an order of protection against Goings and the two allegedly had an argument the day of the murders. Henry's three-year-old son, Noah, who was found unharmed in Henry's apartment with his mother's and sister's body had reportedly told members, "Fred did it." Goings and Henry first met when Goings represented Henry in a paternity suit against former Bull Eddy Curry, who is the father of both of Henry's children. Curry was not considered a suspect and authorities said he's been fully cooperative in their investigation. As for Noah, he remains in the custody of his grandmother. more ›

There have been no charges filed and police won't confirm who it is, but someone has been arrested in connection with the killings of Nova Henry and her infant daughter Ava. Nova and Ava were found murdered in Nova's apartment in January; Nova is the former girlfriend of former Bull and current New York Knick Eddy Curry. Nova and Curry's three-year-old son, Noah, was with his mother and sister when they were killed but was left unharmed and later told family members, "Fred did it," assumed to be Nova's former boyfriend Frederick Goings. Goings had been questioned by police after the murders but was eventually released. Police have not commented on whether Goings was the man arrested, but he had previously abused Nova and was reported to have had an argument with Nova on the day of her killing. more ›

The Sun-Times is reporting today that Nova Henry's daughter Ava, the 10-month-old girl killed this weekend along with Nova, is the biological daughter of former Bull Eddy Curry, who also fathered Nova's son Noah. Noah was found in the apartment with the bodies of his mother and sister, but was unharmed. DNA tests filed in court last fall confirmed Curry as Ava's father, though Ava carries the last name of Fred Goings, Nova's ex-boyfriend that was questioned by police and that Nova had sought an order of protection against in 2007. According to the S-T:

Curry, a former Chicago Bull and Thornwood High School standout, also has a 3-year-old son with Henry and was ordered to pay $6,000 a month in child support. Two months after Curry was determined to be Ava’s father, Curry’s child support payments to Henry increased to $15,000 a month, according to court papers.

Noah Curry, the three-year-old son of Eddy Curry and Nova Henry, has identified the man who killed Nova as well as Ava Henry, Noah's baby sister. A family member claims that Noah told them, "Fred did it," Fred being Nova's abusive ex-boyfriend Fredrick Goings. Goings is the man Chicago Police took into custody this weekend and questioned about the murder, only to eventually release him. The move infuriated the Henry family. Said Tom Henry, an uncle living in Houston, "They're afraid he's going to come back...They're terrified." Meanwhile, ex-Bull and current-Knick player Curry was spotted at his parents home, finally coming to Chicago after several days of "preparation." more ›

Nova Henry was to attend her grandmother's funeral on Saturday but when she didn't show up for a hair appointment, family members suspected something was wrong. Nova's mother, Yolan Henry, went to Nova's South Loop apartment where she discovered Nova's body as well as the body of Nova's young daughter Ava; her three-year-old son was asleep on a chair, his mother and sister's blood on his hands and feet. Yolan said of the discovery, "I wish I didn't find her. I wish nobody had found her like that." In interviews with the Trib, family members described how Nova had moved to the apartment shortly after Christmas and had installed a security system just last week, all efforts to get away from an ex-boyfriend who was stalking her. The ex-boyfriend, who had previously had an order of protection issued against him by Henry, was interviewed by police but released on bail, charged only with trespassing for refusing to leave the hotel where police found him. There are still no suspects and not many leads. more ›

Police have taken into custody an unnamed man for questioning in regards to Saturday's killing of Nova Henry and her 9-month-old daughter Ava. According to the Trib, the man "had a romantic relationship with Henry and served as a lawyer for her" and was taken into custody from a hotel in Michigan City, Indiana yesterday. Chicago Police Department spokeswoman Monique Bond didn't elaborate on the arrest, simply saying, "We can't comment on any arrests or confirm that the subject arrested in Michigan City is the target of this investigation. No suspects have been named, and detectives continue to talk to a number of people." Henry had filed an order of protection against the man in custody in April 2007 only to have it dismissed a few weeks later. Henry's son, three-year-old Noah, was found unharmed in the apartment, but is believed to have witnessed the murders and was left with the bodies for several hours before Henry's mother discovered them. Noah is Henry's son with ex-Bull and current Knick Eddy Curry. more ›

The woman found murdered in her South Loop apartment yesterday has been identified as Nova Henry, 24, the mother of (former Chicago Bull) Eddy Curry's son. Henry's nine-month-old daughter Ava was also found murdered in the apartment. A three-year-old boy believed to be Curry's son was found in the building unharmed. Henry's mother discovered the bodies yesterday evening around 6 p.m. more ›

Remember Eddy Curry? Sure, you do... he's the big, soft center that Jerry Krause paired with the tall, lanky Tyson Chandler to bring the Bulls back to glory. Only his heart gave out figuratively and literally, and the Bulls traded him to the New York Knicks. Since heading to New York, Curry's had his share of off-the-court headlines. First there was the summer 2007 home invasion. And now Curry's being sued for sexual harrassment by Dave Kuchinsky, a former employee. more ›

Just squeaking in before the NBA's Thursday afternoon trading deadline, the Bulls made a big move by moving Big Ben. more ›

Here are some other newsworthy items to ponder while we slap some Tiger Balm on our knees. Serves us right for riding our bikes to Morgan Park and back. Even when being deported, Elvira Arellano can't stop talking. She also got to see her 8-year-old son, Saul, before leaving. He's staying with his grandmother godmother. The "cell-phone bandit?" Now that's a robber with a gimmick. Bond for two men accused of robbing former Bull... more ›

Can local NBA players breathe a bit easier now? Late last week, Chicago police arrested four gang members in connection with the home invasion and robbery at Antoine Walker's River North mansion. Working with police in Burr Ridge investigating the similar break-in at Eddy Curry's house, the police connected two of the suspects to both crimes. The alleged motive for the two home invasions was "monetary gain" and neither of the NBA stars has been... more ›

These are dangerous times to be a basketball star in this town. For the second time this month, a Chicago-native NBA star has been the victim of a home invasion. more ›

The NBA's annual draft took place Thursday night, and the Bulls added three new faces to the roster. With the ninth pick--which the Bulls had via the Knicks due to the Eddy Curry trade--they selected Joakim Noah from Florida. If nothing else, he certainly made the biggest fashion statement of the night with his seersucker suit, bow tie and crazy hair. Picking Noah was certainly consistent with GM John Paxson's style of going after players... more ›

Maybe we got a bit ahead of ourselves when we dreamed of Greg Oden trading in the red jersey of Ohio St. for a red Bulls uni, on account of the Bulls holding the right to swap picks with the New York Knicks in this year's draft as part of the Eddy Curry trade. But you saw how bad the Knicks were in '06, right? And then they added Isiah Thomas to their bench as... more ›

With all the hype surrounding the Bears and their upcoming trip to the Super Bowl, we've been neglecting the other teams in town. Just because they're not headed to Miami doesn't mean they're not making news, so we thought we'd give a quick Friday update on the Cubs, Sox and Bulls. Cubs The Cubs signed Cliff Floyd, former All-Star and Chicago native, to a one-year contract this week. Now the question is: what to do... more ›

The NBA Draft takes place tonight, and with both the 2nd and 16th picks in the first round, it'll be a busy night for the Bulls. And a critically imporant night, as the outcome could have an substantial impact on the team's ability to return to greatness. This draft, however, is also one of the least predictable in a long time. And weaker than most -- in part due to the rules change that keeps... more ›

Chicagoist remembers when the highlight of the long, playoff-less off-season for the Bulls was the NBA Draft lottery. We saw the Bulls participate 6 years in a row, grabing the top overall pick in 1999. After a one year haitus, the Bulls again participated in the lottery event, held in the NBA's New Jersey studios. Of course, this time they participated on behalf of the New York Knicks' draft pick, traded to the Bulls as... more ›

The Miami Heat, led by the Shaquille O'Neal of old (30 points, 20 rebounds) overwhelmed the Bulls at the UC last night, winning 113-96. We began to appreciate just how well Tyson Chandler played defense against Shaq, before spraining his ankle -- he had another subpar night, playing just 18 minutes as foul trouble again plagued him. Nocioni, Gordon and Hinrich each contributed 20+ points of offense, once again, but it wasn't enough to keep... more ›

The final day of the NBA season was a crazy one, at least in terms of the Eastern Conference playoff seeding. Chicagoist certainly wasn't a math major in college, so we had to wait for the media to explain to use the scenarios and outcomes. They could end up anywhere from 5th to 8th, depending on the outcomes of Wednesday's games. more ›

Tim, we hardly knew ya. Sent home just days into the season by Bulls management, they finally waived Thomas on Wednesday after they were unable to work out a trade prior to the trading deadline. Thomas played in just 3 games for the Bulls following his acquisition by the Bulls as part of the Eddy Curry deal. The Bulls were primarily interested in his expiring contract, and when he sensed he wasn't part of the... more ›

The Bulls embark on the second half of their season tonight -- well, kind of. It's their first game following the All Star Break, but only 30 games remain in the regular season. With a 23-29 record at the break, the Bulls are currently out of the playoffs picture. However, they're only 2 games behind the 76ers for the 8th seed so a playoff berth isn't impossible. But can their current roster play better over... more ›

Before the start of the NBA season, Chicagoist actually thought the Bulls would be comparable to last year's surprising 47-35 team. Boy were we wrong! Whereas last year's team regularly scraped and clawed to overcome early defecits and win games they had no business winning, this year's team has been following the opposite script. Monday night's loss to the Utah Jazz saw the Bulls give away the game not once, but twice. They jumped out... more ›

It's been a while since there's been as much excitement at the UC as there was last night. The Bulls won an exciting 106-104 game on a Ben Gordon shot as time expired in OT. Having missed a nearly identical shot with seconds left in regulation when he could have dished to an open Darius Songaila, he redeemed himself with the game winner. But that shot may not have been the biggest excitement at the UC. more ›

Back in the summer of 2001, coming off a miserable 15-67 season, it looked like the Bulls we set for the future after drafting Eddy Curry with the 4th pick and trading Elton Brand for the rights to 2nd pick Tyson Chandler. Both were 7 footers jumping straight from high school to the NBA. Bulls GM Jerry Krause drooled at the potential his young Twin Towers possessed. more ›

Tonight, the Bulls open their 2005-2006 campaign, and for the first time since MJ left town there are fan expectations that the season will end with a playoff run. Last season, the young Bulls surprised many when they finished the season 47-35 -- especially after an 0-9 start. While they exited the playoffs in the first round, there was a great deal of hope that they'd build upon that and become a contender in the... more ›

While much of our collective sports attention is forcused on the White Sox, Chicagoist hasn't forgotten that we have a few other teams in this city, and they don't come to a screaching halt just because one of 'em's in the playoffs. So here's what's going on with the others: more ›

Contract negotiations between the Bulls and Eddy Curry had remained at a standstill most of the off-season, as the Bulls requested that Curry take a DNA test before they clear him to play while Curry and his agent refused. With Monday's deadline for signing qualifying contracts for the 05-06 season, the Bulls traded Curry to the Knicks when they couldn't get Curry to agree to the DNA test. more ›

Clearly Bulls management doesn't watch enough CSI because then they'd know that to get a DNA sample, they don't actually have to ask for it -- just offer Eddy Curry something to drink and then remove DNA from the cup. more ›