Why some taxpayers could see bigger refunds this year | ChicagoLIVE
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IRS spokesperson Yviand Serbones Hernandez shares what’s driving higher average refunds, how much of an increase filers can expect and whether the trend could continue in future tax years.  

 Appeals court reinstates $20M class action over Chicago ticketing | ChicagoLIVE
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Attorney Jacie C. Zolna said the Illinois First District Appellate Court reinstated a class action lawsuit alleging Chicago improperly kept fine revenue from tens of thousands of cellphone traffic tickets. 

Hinsdale spa owner indicted by grand jury on 64 felony counts for allegedly recording clients

A grand jury indictment filed earlier this week reveals that the owner of a Hinsdale spa has been charged with 64 felony counts of allegedly recording clients without their knowledge.

Naperville residents rally against data center plan | ChicagoLIVE
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Rich Janor, a Naperville resident who organized opposition efforts, said community concerns about diesel generators, air quality and zoning played a key role in the City Council’s decision to vote down the proposal. 

Yorkville man sentenced to 12 years for sexual assault of minor: officials

A Yorkville man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual assault of a minor, according to the Kendall County State's Attorney.

 Glory! Glory! art exhibition honors Black History Month
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The Glory! Glory! art exhibition, presented by Pigment International, celebrates Black History Month through powerful and inspiring works. Founder Patricia Andrews-Keenan and featured artist Reggie McFly join us in studio to share what visitors can expect. 

MSI: The science behind the Olympic Winter Games
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As you watch the Winter Olympic Games, you’re not just watching incredibly talented athletes at work, you’re also seeing science in action! John Llewellyn, Griffin MSI Senior Exhibit Strategist is here to tell us all about the different types of science you can observe. 

Man who mailed hundreds of meth packages to Chicago sentenced to 14 years

A California man will spend the next 14 years in federal prison after prosecutors say he coordinated more than 200 shipments of methamphetamine to Chicago.

Get Behind the Vest: 12th annual pancake breakfast supports Chicago police | ChicagoNOW
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Thousands are expected to attend 19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea’s 12th annual Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast. The event raises money for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Get Behind the Vest initiative, which funds new bulletproof vests for Chicago police officers. 

Hinsdale spa owner faces 64 felony counts for alleged hidden cameras
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Jason Wade Spencer, 51, is due in court in Wheaton on Friday after a grand jury indictment expanded charges to 64 felony counts of unauthorized videotaping at a spa in Hinsdale, where police say hidden cameras were discovered in treatment rooms.

NASA conducts key wet dress rehearsal ahead of Artemis II moon mission
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At Cape Canaveral, NASA is performing a full “wet dress rehearsal” for Artemis II—fueling the rocket and running a complete countdown test—as engineers work to resolve prior hydrogen leak issues before setting an official launch date.

Nancy Guthrie search: $200K reward offered as investigators explore new DNA technology
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With the reward now surpassing $200,000, investigators in Tucson are turning to advanced forensic genetic genealogy after finding no matches in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s CODIS database, while leads—including a masked suspect seen on doorbell video and reported ransom messages—remain unconfirmed.

What would a Bears move to Indiana mean?
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The Chicago Bears are signaling their focus is shifting to Hammond, Indiana, after lawmakers advanced legislation to help finance a new stadium at Wolf Lake — a move the team is calling its most meaningful step forward yet. FOX Chicago political editor Paris Schutz and FOX Chicago Sports’ Cassie Carlson break down what this means, whether it’s a done deal, and if Illinois still has a shot at keeping the team.

Asian Pop-Up Cinema returns to Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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Asian Pop-Up Cinema is celebrating 20 editions of global storytelling, and you’ll soon be able to buy tickets for the festival happening next month.

Chicago Stories: Funkytown Brewery, Beverly’s “Knife Guy” & Mahjong moment | Block Club
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Block Club Chicago joins us to break down some of the city’s most talked-about local stories, from Funkytown Brewery bringing a Black-owned taproom to Lake Street to Beverly’s “Knife Guy” keeping an old-school sharpening tradition alive. Plus, why Mahjong is having a moment in Chinatown and across Chicago.