Mayor Johnson announced the Good Food Fund and Food Business Incubator Program in Chicago to support food entrepreneurs and combat food insecurity in under-resourced areas.

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.

Despite a 58% drop in Cook County Jail's inmate count since 2013, its spending has only decreased by 18%, with costs still exceeding $412 million.

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.

Pro-Palestinian activists were arrested in Niles for protesting military subcontractor Woodward Inc., alleging it supplies parts for bombs used in Gaza.

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is relocating from Chicago to Wisconsin, merging with the Pritzker Military Archives Center for an enhanced experience.

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

A stolen vehicle caused a crash in Englewood, injuring five people and resulting in the driver's arrest. The incident also involved a pedestrian and occurred at the intersection of 63rd Street and Stewart.

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.

Judge Tracie Porter ruled against pausing Donald Trump's legal challenge in Illinois, while the U.S. Supreme Court considers his eligibility amid insurrection claims.

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.