Chicago kicked off the new year with a bang! The Bears scored a big win against their rivals, the Green Bay Packers. With a final score of 27-24, Notre Dame crushed Penn State in the Orange Bowl, securing a spot in the College Football Playoff title game. Meanwhile, someone went all in on Michael Jordan's old pad, offering co-ownership shares.

On the political front, Illinois saw some big moves. Former House Speaker Michael Madigan took the stand in his corruption trial. In Springfield, a popular bill aimed at banning synthetic hemp products didn't make it to a vote, hinting at a bumpy legislative road ahead.

History was made when a U. S. president was convicted as a felon for the first time ever. Donald Trump faced no jail time in his New York hush money case, but the conviction stands. As this unfolded, California battled massive wildfires that forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate.

Across the nation, people came together to honor the late Jimmy Carter. President Joe Biden delivered the eulogy.

Exciting Week in Chicago: Wins, Politics, and Historical Moments

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