Woman wheels dead uncle's body into bank to get loan
A bank worker shot a video of the woman propping the body up in a wheelchair as they tried to sign some paperwork. At one point, she could be seen trying to get a pen into the dead man's hand.
A bank worker shot a video of the woman propping the body up in a wheelchair as they tried to sign some paperwork. At one point, she could be seen trying to get a pen into the dead man's hand.
The owner of a fencing company in Evergreen Park was charged with allegedly taking thousands of dollars in down payments from customers and not performing any work.
Some clients of a Paul Croft and J.D. Frost thought they were investing their savings in a clean energy hydrogen plant. But that plant never even existed – and the clients now say the pair stole millions from them. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
If the culprits aren't caught, the fraud scheme has the potential to take down both the company itself and the vendors who are owed money that was stolen.
The federal wire fraud and money laundering trial against William "Sam" McCann was delayed Monday after court officials learned that the former Illinois state senator was hospitalized over the weekend.
In her time of need, she inadvertently gave a scammer posing as a USAA employee critical account information, giving them access.
Haggerty allegedly stole while he was free on court-ordered release as a different federal fraud case against him was pending.
She hired Arturo Hernandez-Uribe to install new windows, a septic tank, and a garage door - among other repair projects.
He worked at multiple schools including Concordia University Chicago and the Illinois Institute of Technology.
A former track and field coach from Chicago pleaded guilty to victimizing women across the country by tricking them into sending nude photos online and even cyberstalking one of his own students.
She's accused of failing to pay 14.5 million Euros in Spanish income tax from 2012 to 2014. That amount translates to more than $15 million.
CBS News' Naomi Ruchim reports the judge reminded the former president that these proceedings are not a political rally.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization were dealt severe penalties in a civil case alleging widespread fraud.
The Inspector General said most of the employees earned six-figure salaries and held positions of authority throughout CPS.
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
She was yet another victim who didn't get their money back until CBS 2 got involved.
LaTeena Smith, 37, was charged with four counts of theft, managed health care fraud, and forgery in DuPage County Court.
A Bolingbrook business owner is facing several years in prison after being charged with theft, fraud, and forgery for allegedly filing $2.46 million in false Medicaid claims.
The workers at Ludeman Developmental Center were either fired, resigned, or faced disciplinary action.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office said the scheme lasted for years.
Fifty-one-year-old Santila Terry from Flossmoor was sentenced to four years of felony probation. She also must pay $200,000 in restitution to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Sources told CBS 2 the Chicago businesses were caught preying on people who needed cash.
Advocates argue for a better system to prevent users from losing their benefits to hackers. CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reports.
"Under the FTC act, it is illegal to deceive people through text messages, and we are prepared to hold those actors accountable."
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Both Valparaiso and Porter County Sheriff's police were involved.
Odunze was a star receiver at Washington and is coming off a year with 92 receptions and more than 1,600 yards, earning him All-American honors.
At a DePaul luncheon, Quiñones received the Distinguished Journalist Award from the DePaul University Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.
Williams represents the organization's best hope at finally having a franchise quarterback for the first time since Harry Truman was president.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The governor's plan to reduce homelessness is focused on addressing inequities that hurt the Black community.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Guidice said he left City Hall on good terms.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Still, Ravinia is capitalizing on the situation with a limited-edition shirt—reading, "Ravinia Interrupta," and calling the cicada buzz the loudest song of summer.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
John Quiñones was a star reporter for CBS 2 in the late 70s and early 80s. He later moved to ABC News.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon looks at the wet extended forecast.
Chicago Bears fans will soon celebrate at Soldier Field as the team makes official what so many had predicted for so long, that USC quarterback Caleb Williams will be the team's next franchise quarterback.
Jewish advocacy groups now watching what's happening in Evanston as pro-Palestinian protesters occupy Deering Meadow at Northwestern University. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
The students are also calling on Northwestern to divest from its partnerships and programs with Israel, such as the Israel Innovation Project. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
It's a decision that has been widely projected as a virtual lock for this NFL Draft, especially after the Bears traded away Justin Fields to the Steelers.
Organizers with the Northwestern chapters of Educators for Justice in Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace, Student Liberation Union accused the university of censoring pro-Palestinian speech on campus.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
The students have asked administrators to make sure protests are conducted free of intimidation, threats, or harassment.
His family filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday against the city and the five officers involved in the shootout, accusing police of using "brutally violent, militarized policing tactics."
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Odunze was a star receiver at Washington and is coming off a year with 92 receptions and more than 1,600 yards, earning him All-American honors.
Williams represents the organization's best hope at finally having a franchise quarterback for the first time since Harry Truman was president.
Fans were in attendance at a big draft day party at Soldier Field Thursday night.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run homer for his first major league hit, and the Chicago Cubs swept the Houston Astros with a 3-1 victory.
It's a decision that has been widely projected as a virtual lock for this NFL Draft, especially after the Bears traded away Justin Fields to the Steelers.
Both Valparaiso and Porter County Sheriff's police were involved.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Victor Ayllon pleaded guilty last week to first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Wendy, according to Kane County court records.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Such crimes are more than a nuisance. A slashed tire is an expensive problem to fix.