Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Chicago.
Former State Sen. Martin Sandoval pleads guilty to bribery, tax evasion
The guilty plea comes just one day after the Chicago Democrat was charged in a federal probe into Illinois' red-light camera industry.
Read the full story on NPR.
Illinois residents can visit museums for free in February
The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago and more are offering free admission to Illinois residents in February.
Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.
Melinda Gates' company puts millions into Chicago’s tech industry to boost women's involvement
Melinda Gates’ investment company, Pivotal Ventures, is putting $50 million into Chicago and two other cities over the next five years to boost women’s involvement in the tech industry.
Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.
British trader who caused market ‘flash crash’ in 2010 sentenced to home confinement
British "flash crash" trader Navinder Sarao, who caused the markets to temporarily lose billions of dollars in 2010, was sentenced on Tuesday by a federal court in Chicago to one year of home incarceration. Despite facing as much as eight years in prison, Sarao, who suffers from severe Asperger’s, was sentenced to just one year of supervised release.
Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.
Bankrupt Chicago-bred Bar Louie chain closes 38 locations
“Gastrobar” chain Bar Louie, which was founded in Chicago 30 years ago and is now based in Texas, closed 38 corporate-owned locations, including in River North and Naperville, and has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Read the full story on Eater Chicago.
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