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 2:05 Cabinet of Curiosity creates unique pedal-powered playground 1:42 Human arm found at Waukegan beach could be linked to death of Milwaukee woman 1:52 Food truck fest brings wide array of cuisines to Daley Plaza 1:58 Bill would ban cars from stopping on highway shoulders near O'Hare Airport 2:04 Aurora teacher retiring after 54 years receives surprise send-off