Illinois and the IRS have begun the 2024 tax season, with an emphasis on electronic filing and warnings about refund scams. Tax credits may offer extra savings, while the IRS aims to improve services with new funding and technology.

Two students from Innovations High School in Chicago were killed in a shooting as they left school. Police are seeking suspects and the school is mourning the loss.

Metra is revamping its ticketing with a new four-zone system, removing 10-Ride tickets for a digital Day Pass 5-Pack, ending physical ticket sales, and adjusting fares.

Chicago Police warn of a surge in theft of power tools from work vehicles in the 17th District, as thieves used a white SUV for their crimes on January 25-26.

Brent Manning, former director of the Illinois DNR, passed away at 70, leaving a legacy of conservation achievements.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited Arab Catholics in Chicago to express solidarity with Gaza, advocating a ceasefire and two-state solution, while emphasizing the church’s role in promoting peace.

A man was fatally shot before crashing his truck into a tree in Englewood, Chicago. This incident was part of a violent weekend on the South Side, with several others injured.

A man's confrontation with suspected car thieves in a Chicago parking lot led to a shootout and a crash into a store, with the vehicle totaled and multiple weapons seized.

The first THC-infused buffalo wing sauce will be available at select Chicago dispensaries for the Super Bowl, developed by Cresco Labs and The Fifty/50.

A fire destroyed an Evanston pottery studio and caused street closures, with no injuries reported. Firefighters and 11 other fire departments worked to control the blaze. The cause is under investigation.

The DNC is launching a "neighborhood ambassadors" program for Chicago residents to help in preparations for the convention in August, aiming to involve all 77 neighborhoods and local businesses.

Chicago's Belmont Cragin community is on alert after an attempted sexual assault occurred in an apartment. Police are searching for the suspect and have advised residents to secure their homes and report any relevant information.

A house fire in Garfield Ridge claimed the life of an elderly woman, with the investigation considering smoking materials near oxygen as a possible cause. Her family and neighbors mourn the loss.