Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker appeals to Texas Governor Abbott to stop sending migrants to Chicago during a harsh freeze, concerned for their safety; however, Abbott maintains the transport policy.

Waswa Sula, 38, died after a hit-and-run in Houston; Gabriel Mejia Cor, 25, was arrested for failing to render aid.

Former teacher Jonathan C. Villmer admitted to soliciting explicit images from minors via Snapchat, resulting in his potential 20-year prison sentence.

Rufis A. Jefferson admitted to arson for insurance money, pleading guilty to 14 federal charges, including conspiracy and fraud. He's facing a potential 20-year sentence per count.

A woman was shot dead during a domestic dispute at a Chicago business; a man was arrested, with charges pending.

Chicago experienced a spike in gun violence over a holiday weekend with six fatalities; police are investigating the incidents across different neighborhoods.

Two Chicago men face felony charges for a vehicular hijacking and robbery; one is a 22-year-old, and the other, a 17-year-old, were caught by a special police task force.

Two separate incidents disrupted Chicago's transit: a Metra train struck a stalled van with no injuries, and an Orange Line train derailed, causing significant delays.

The Chicago Cubs' direct-to-consumer streaming product by Marquee Sports Network has surpassed expectations, signaling a shift in how MLB teams adapt to changing media consumption patterns.

Vivian Morgan, 61, died after a robbery assault on a Chicago CTA train. Mijawon Johnson is charged with the attack. An autopsy is pending, and it's unclear if charges will be upgraded post Morgan's death.

The FAA is investigating after two Boeing planes, an ANA Boeing 777 and a Delta Boeing 717, collided on the ground at Chicago's O'Hare Airport without injuries.

Black firefighters in Chicago are suing for back pay and fair promotions, highlighting ongoing inequalities as they seek justice for past discriminatory hiring practices.

Accenture launches GenAI studios across North America to aid businesses in AI development and application, marking a significant investment in AI innovation.