February 14, 2024 4:57 pm Christians around the world observe Ash Wednesday as Lent begins The period of Lent has begun as Christians in the Chicago area and around the world observed Ash Wednesday, NBC Chicago’s Jen DeSalvo reports. Local 4:21 Fatal shootings on CTA, Navy Pier turn attention to weapons detection software, ZeroEyes 1:51 3 killed in car vs. train collision in Harvey 1:41 14 injured, 4 critically in crash involving CTA bus, 2 cars on South Side 0:50 Preparations underway for Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations 2:09 Local leaders push for Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to run for Chicago Mayor