Participants in Bright Directions plans can't file Illinois taxes online with MyTaxIllinois this year
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We followed up with the state - asking why they didn't share this information ahead of tax season with those affected.
A government watchdog warns that tax pros might not do a better job than you can — and some are straight-up fraudsters.
COVID and the policies to help fight its economic implications have put the IRS far behind in its processing of tax returns.
It's tax season, but more than 100 former Evanston police officers and their families said their tax returns are getting rejected by the IRS – and no one can tell them why.
Starting Friday, the IRS will accept tax returns from 2020, and they say it's important you pick the right person to help you prepare your taxes.
A U.S. Postal Service statement says the Cardiss Collins facility downtown will remain open until midnight Monday for last-minute filers.
Neither paid Social Security or Medicare taxes that most people routinely pay.
Pritzker listed $15 million in taxable income last year; Kennedy listed $1.2 million.
Protesters hoisted signs that read, "Hey, comrade, show us your taxes," "Prove you're not Putin's puppet," and "Don the Con."
You have a few extra days to file your federal and state taxes this year.
About 10,000 people indicated on Facebook that they would attend Tax March Chicago.
These seven strange and arcade deductions might help you lower your tax burden this year.
A judge sought to end the snit Thursday between TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau and a receiver put in charge of Trudeau's assets nearly two years ago.
Imagine your tax return is rejected by the IRS because somebody has already filed a fake return in your name. Then the next day, you get a refund.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner has released his 2013 federal and Illinois income tax returns.
Review your tax situation now so you have some idea what tax bracket you will fall into this year and decide whether you want to do the long 1040 or the short 1040EZ.
Save money — and maximize your refund — with these tips for doing your taxes all on you own.
Forget the stress of tax season by using one of these e-filing programs.
The league's revenues have approached $10 billion, and the commissioner is reaping the benefits.
CBS 2's Walter Jacobson praises Mayor Emanuel's idea to aim for the pocketbooks of people who haven't paid their traffic tickets.
A former Crystal Lake man has been charged in a pending federal case alleging he and another man allegedly engaged in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded about 400 investors out of $105 million.
The village president of Channahon has admitted to failing to file federal income tax returns for four years.
A judge has barred a suburban Chicago tax preparer convicted last year of falsifying tax returns from ever again filing anyone else's federal returns.
A Barbados national who has lived in several U.S. cities was arraigned in federal court in Chicago on charges alleging he fraudulently obtained federal income tax refunds by filing hundreds of bogus tax returns.
With just one week to go until the deadline, the Internal Revenue Service is still waiting for about a third of Illinois taxpayers to file their returns.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The market will close its doors on the night before Christmas.
The Ramblers have lost two of their last three after and eight-game win streak to open the season.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The truck fell off an overpass on the interstate, fell onto the train tracks below, and rolled over.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
The legendary Vasari Corridor was built in 1565 for Medici rulers.
Investigators said the suspect walked up to the woman, lit her on fire on an F Train near the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station in Brooklyn, and stayed on the scene while watching the woman burn from the platform. A person of interest is now in custody.
The truck was carrying chicken broth and disinfectant wipes when it crashed in Plainfield.
No citations were issued in the crash. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The market will close its doors on the night before Christmas.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The Ramblers have lost two of their last three after and eight-game win streak to open the season.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
