Tax season surprise: Illinois families could be owed thousands in refunds
As tax season begins, new and expanded credits mean many Illinois families may qualify for thousands of dollars in refunds—but only if they know how to claim them.
As tax season begins, new and expanded credits mean many Illinois families may qualify for thousands of dollars in refunds—but only if they know how to claim them.
Suburban police seek public's help in homicide investigation
Oswego police are asking nearby residents to check their surveillance cameras and yards after a woman was found dead in the southwest suburb on Tuesday.
Oswego police are asking nearby residents to check their surveillance cameras and yards after a woman was found dead in the southwest suburb on Tuesday.
'They were holding on to each other': Frisco community mourns 2 teens killed in sledding accident
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
Man charged in Downers Grove apartment fire that killed pregnant woman due in court
A 19-year-old man is set to appear in court today for a detention hearing in connection with a Downers Grove apartment fire that killed a pregnant woman.
A 19-year-old man is set to appear in court today for a detention hearing in connection with a Downers Grove apartment fire that killed a pregnant woman.
Oswego police seek public's help in homicide investigation in southwest suburb
Oswego police are asking nearby residents to check their surveillance cameras and yards after a woman was found dead in the southwest suburb on Tuesday.
Oswego police are asking nearby residents to check their surveillance cameras and yards after a woman was found dead in the southwest suburb on Tuesday.
Social Security February payment schedule: Here's when recipients get their checks
Social Security February payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks this month.
Social Security February payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks this month.
Suburban man arrested days after woman shot in Chicago, police say
A suburban man is charged after Chicago police say a woman was shot while riding in a car on the city's West Side.
A suburban man is charged after Chicago police say a woman was shot while riding in a car on the city's West Side.
Stolen car crash leaves 2 critically hurt on Chicago's SW Side
Two teens were critically hurt after crashing a stolen car Wednesday morning in the Marquette Park neighborhood.
Two teens were critically hurt after crashing a stolen car Wednesday morning in the Marquette Park neighborhood.
2 severely hurt after crashing stolen car on Chicago's SW Side
Two teens were critically hurt after crashing a stolen car Wednesday morning in the Marquette Park neighborhood.
Two teens were critically hurt after crashing a stolen car Wednesday morning in the Marquette Park neighborhood.
Deli manager stole $92K from Chicago-area business: police
A deli manager at a suburban Chicago business has been charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing over $92,000 by voiding cash transactions.
A deli manager at a suburban Chicago business has been charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing over $92,000 by voiding cash transactions.
Chicago man sentenced for violent Naperville home invasion
A Chicago man who broke into a suburban home where his ex-girlfriend was visiting has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
A Chicago man who broke into a suburban home where his ex-girlfriend was visiting has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Chicago weather: Lake-effect snow could dump up to 6 inches late this week
A potential lake-effect snow event this week could bring up to six inches of snow.
A potential lake-effect snow event this week could bring up to six inches of snow.
Illinois taking action as sexual assault survivors face ER delays
More than 400,000 people experience sexual violence in the U.S. each year, but many survivors face delays or are turned away from emergency rooms that lack specially trained nurses. A Unit 32 special report examines the nationwide shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, the impact on survivors, and how new Illinois laws aim to improve access to timely, trauma-informed care.
More than 400,000 people experience sexual violence in the U.S. each year, but many survivors face delays or are turned away from emergency rooms that lack specially trained nurses. A Unit 32 special report examines the nationwide shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, the impact on survivors, and how new Illinois laws aim to improve access to timely, trauma-informed care.
Indiana lawmakers approve utility relief bill, but does it go far enough?
Indiana lawmakers approved a utility bill aimed at providing relief to residents.
Indiana lawmakers approved a utility bill aimed at providing relief to residents.
Family disputes officials’ account after Bolingbrook immigration arrest
Authorities say a man rammed a parked federal law enforcement vehicle during an immigration operation in Bolingbrook early Tuesday, an account his family disputes.
Authorities say a man rammed a parked federal law enforcement vehicle during an immigration operation in Bolingbrook early Tuesday, an account his family disputes.
Chicago man released after 22 years as detective's credibility crumbles in murder case
Antonio Porter spent more than two decades in prison for a murder he’s always said he didn’t commit, and on Tuesday, he was released.
Antonio Porter spent more than two decades in prison for a murder he’s always said he didn’t commit, and on Tuesday, he was released.
Man, 19, charged after pregnant woman killed in Downers Grove apartment fire: officials
A 19-year-old man is facing charges in connection with an apartment fire in Downers Grove that killed a pregnant woman Monday evening.
A 19-year-old man is facing charges in connection with an apartment fire in Downers Grove that killed a pregnant woman Monday evening.
Family disputes officials’ account after Bolingbrook immigration arrest
Authorities say a man rammed a parked federal law enforcement vehicle during an immigration operation in Bolingbrook early Tuesday, an account his family disputes.
Authorities say a man rammed a parked federal law enforcement vehicle during an immigration operation in Bolingbrook early Tuesday, an account his family disputes.
One of world's oldest lobster fishers, Virginia Oliver, dies in Maine at 105
Virginia Oliver, who dedicated her life to lobster fishing and became Maine's "lobster lady," has died. She was 105 years old.
Virginia Oliver, who dedicated her life to lobster fishing and became Maine's "lobster lady," has died. She was 105 years old.
Shirtless Florida man who jumped through Taco Bell window, robbed it with 'large rock' sentenced to 4 years
A Florida man was sentenced to four years in prison after he jumped through a Taco Bell drive-thru window and robbed workers and customers with a "large rock."
A Florida man was sentenced to four years in prison after he jumped through a Taco Bell drive-thru window and robbed workers and customers with a "large rock."