Financial Firm CEO Arraigned On Fraud Charges
The CEO of a Florida financial firm was arraigned in federal court in Chicago Thursday amid charges of selling $179 million in fraudulent loans to a Milwaukee investment company.
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The CEO of a Florida financial firm was arraigned in federal court in Chicago Thursday amid charges of selling $179 million in fraudulent loans to a Milwaukee investment company.
Retailers were reluctant Thursday to talk about their concerns on camera, but Water Tower Place security clerks say barricades are stacked and ready, just in case they're needed to keep protesters out.
A ride-hailing giant whose investors include Mayor Rahm Emanuel's brother was cleared for take-off Tuesday at Chicago airports — just in time to cash in on the Thanksgiving travel rush.
Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, a ride-hailing company has been given the green light to pick up passengers at Chicago's airports and McCormick Place, the city announced Sunday.
Nearly six years after the Chicago Bulls great sued the Jewel-Osco and Dominick's grocery chains over a pair of congratulatory ads that used his name in a 2009 limited-edition issue of Sports Illustrated, Jordan has settled both cases and promised to hand the money over to local charities, his adviser said.
The Wanda Vista Tower, the vision of Chicago architect Jeanne Gang, would be located in Lakeshore East, along the Chicago River, and would include a five-star 210-room hotel, and more than 400 condominiums, along with restaurant and retail amenities on the upper levels.
Tyson Foods said in a statement Thursday the closures are due to changing product needs, the age of both facilities and prohibitive costs of renovations, as well as the distance of the Chicago plant from its raw material suppliers.
Another 400 positions will be lost at the company's Jefferson, Wisc. plant.
Stocks closed sharply lower Friday as investors digested a continued decline in crude oil prices and weakness in the retail sector.
The $800 million merger with Milwaukee-based Roundy's represents a relatively modest acquisition for Kroger, which has 2,623 supermarkets across the country, compared to 151 groceries for Roundy's in Illinois and Wisconsin.
The original building for the Penny Road Pub in Barrington was built in 1853. Owner Dave Sanfilippo said his father bought the place in 1972. After 43 years in the family, he said it's time to sell.
The S&P 500 closed flat, the NASDAQ added 19 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 47 points, settling to 17,910.
Oscar Munoz, 56, has been out on medical leave following an Oct. 15 heart attack.
It's called an elevator pitch: selling your business idea to a potential investor in a mere 60 seconds.
Are there layoffs coming to the city of Chicago? Mayor Brandon Johnson floated the possibility for the first time on Wednesday, after a coalition of rival aldermen passed a budget he argues isn't truly balanced.
The Chicago City Council Public Safety Committee on Wednesday advanced a bid to so-called "teen takeovers" by authorizing the police to impose temporary curfews with at least 12 hours' notice.
Retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has formally endorsed Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss to succeed her in Congress.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D-Westchester) said this week that lawmakers in Springfield are focusing on affordability during the Illinois General Assembly's spring session for 2026.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
In a social media post, the president said he is immediately taking steps to place restrictions on institutional investors.
The creator said the feature can securely connect to your electronic medical records and analyze test results.
Rain is expected to move in after lunchtime on Thursday. Light at first, then heavier as the evening wears on.
The committee advanced the plan on Wednesday, letting police impose temporary curfews on what they call, teen takeovers.
The department said the crash happened around 6 p.m. when the suspect's vehicle was headed northbound at a high rate of speed, hitting the officer's patrol vehicle head-on on 9th Avenue.
The deadly Minneapolis shooting by an ICE agent recalls shootings by federal immigration agents in Chicago during the height of Operation Midway Blitz.
Severe flu season is sending many people to local emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
The car belonging to a Chicago Public Schools teacher has been found, according to her husband, but she is still missing.
The officer was taken to an area hospital for multiple cuts and is expected to recover.
An ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday morning, DHS officials said.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
A spokesperson for the Chicago Blackhawks confirmed the team received word of Hall's death from his family.
Isaiah Stewart scored a career-high 31 points to help the short-handed Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls 108-93 on Wednesday night.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move.
The Bears held their first practice of playoff week, and it appeared wide receiver Rome Odunze and nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon both are in line to play against the Packers on Saturday night.
With the Bears in the playoffs this year, why not dress up to look like the present-day Bears coach?
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home in December. Their son Nick Reiner is facing murder charges.
Chicago showed signs of progress in the city's fight against crime in 2025, as police data showed homicides were down more than 29%, shooting incidents fell by 35%, shooting victims fell by 34%, and robberies dropped by 36%.
A person was in custody after a man was stabbed in a fight in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood Monday.
Chicago police early Tuesday were searching for the attacker who stabbed two people on a CTA Red Line station platform on the city's South Side.
