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Got a speeding ticket? The process to deal with it is speeding up in Cook County. The office of the clerk of the circuit court has launched a pilot program for e-citations. 

The first installment of Cook County's property tax bills is being pushed back.  This all began with a delay in last year's second-installment bills.  Terrence Lee is here.

With port traffic poised to grow, picketers at Iroquois Landing warn that safety concerns could also increase. 

  A daycare teacher in St. Charles is charged with attempting bodily harm and endangering children in her care.

A McDonald’s in Zion just got an award.  And it’s for something that sounds small but it’s actually pretty big.

Chicago’s City Council says it closed a $1 billion budget gap — but a new report claims the city’s financial hole is actually far deeper. A watchdog group says when you factor in pensions, borrowing, and other obligations, the deficit balloons to $41 billion, or about $43,000 per resident. Meanwhile in Washington, Congressman Jonathan Jackson drew attention at the National Prayer Breakfast, using his prayer to gently push back on President Trump — a moment that’s still sparking conversation across both parties.

Joining us now to break down what could be going on with this investigation behind the scenes is former FBI investigator Ross Rice.

As authorities continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, a reward is also being offered for information in the case.

A 17-year-old got charged in that mass shooting after Chicago’s tree-lighting ceremony back in November.

Murder charges have been filed in the drowning death of a popular charter boat captain.

Three people, including two juveniles, were arrested after an officer-involved shooting Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side, authorities said.

Chicago Park District announced a long-term vision to reimagine Grant Park, including Paris-inspired movable chairs at Buckingham Fountain and upgrades focused on preservation, recreation, mobility and safety. 

Tina Nguyen has the latest roster changes as the Chicago Bulls make moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline.  

Seasons Therapy Group owner Susie Thorpe says repeated flooding outside her Hinsdale office has trapped clients inside multiple times, disrupting appointments and raising safety concerns.  

Maria Pappas explains why the first 2025 property tax installment was pushed to April 1, how ongoing problems with the county’s new Tyler Technologies system have stalled refunds and disrupted billions in distributions, and what taxpayers should expect moving forward.