Chicago trader Keith Wakefield was found guilty of securities and wire fraud, facing up to 80 years in prison for causing $30 million in losses through fraudulent trading.

Chicago Transit Authority begins testing a new and advanced farebox system on buses, aimed at improving the payment process and data collection, with a full rollout expected by the end of the year.

Chicago Police Department announces a DUI Saturation Patrol in Albany Park for Feb. 9, targeting various traffic violations, after a similar effort yielded 41 citations but no DUI arrests.

Charges against two Northwestern students for distributing parody newspapers protesting the Gaza war have been dropped by the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.

Chicago Police alert retailers of a spree of robberies by a solo male suspect, urging heightened security and vigilance in reporting suspicious activity.

A Chicago woman was attacked twice in one morning by armed robbers, with the incident caught on video. Despite trying to get help, no assistance was given.

The White Sox and Related Midwest shared plans for a new riverside stadium in Chicago's South Loop, aiming for a mix of sports, dining, and living with potential economic benefits, though financing and taxpayer concerns remain unresolved.

A man was fatally shot in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, leading to a car crash. The shooter, in a white Jeep, is sought by police. No arrests have been made.

Thieves attempted to steal an ATM on West North Avenue in Chicago; they failed and fled the scene. No arrests have been made, and police are investigating the incident.

Guy McDonald, 61, has been charged with a felony robbery aboard a CTA train after allegedly attacking and robbing a 25-year-old woman.

The Vandalia Statehouse will celebrate Lincoln's birthday on Feb. 11 with a portrayal by Randy Duncan, focusing on Lincoln's political years and anti-slavery stance.

A man was carjacked and hit by his own vehicle in Chicago; Area One detectives have issued a community alert and are seeking information on the incident.

The Chicago Transit Authority issued over 6,300 smoking citations in 2023 despite clear no-smoking signs and frequent announcements on its transit system.