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First, the unemployed; now we're discovering identity thieves have a new target: families with young children who are struggling to put food on the table. After stealing billions of dollars from jobless Americans waiting for unemployment benefits, we've discovered hackers are now preying on people who rely on a federal food program called SNAP; people who use Link cards.
A South Shore man is charged with a rash of pickpocket thefts that happened on the CTA over the past two weeks.
A south suburban man was facing federal charges this week on accusations that he fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits using hundreds of people's personal information without their knowledge.
A strange package showed up in a suburban woman's mailbox, and then another. The closer she looked, the more eerie things became. Who has been using her name to order medical tests?
Criminals nationwide are stealing victims' identities and using those to rent cars. These rentals are then stolen, sold and shipped overseas, or used here to commit other crimes locally. In either case, the identity theft victim is left to clean up the mess.
A grand jury has indicted Katrina Pierce, a Chicago woman accused of filing false tax returns and obtaining fraudulent COVID-19 stimulus payments using the identities of homicide victims in Chicago and beyond.
Federal authorities on Thursday charged a woman with filing false tax returns and obtaining fraudulent COVID-19 stimulus payments using the identities of homicide victims in Chicago and beyond – some of them children.
Talk about a shocker. You open your checking and savings accounts and see nearly a quarter of a million dollars gone. Poof. Disappeared.
The U.S. Department of Labor on Monday launched a new website for victims of unemployment fraud.
Kosiek's next court appearance is set for March 10.
"Identity theft is a real concern."
Brian Michael Rini, now 25, was initially sentenced earlier this year to two years behind bars. But the judge wanted to see results of a pre-sentencing investigation, likely including details of Rini's mental and physical conditions, before officially entering his sentence.
Illinois State Police announced Wednesday that they have arrested a former Elgin Mental Health Center employee on identity theft charges.
Chicago rapper G Herbo and five other men stand indicted on charges of using stolen credit cards to charter private jets, rent exotic cars and a villa in Jamaica, and buy designer puppies.
Scammers can get your Social Security number and use it to unlock your unemployment benefits – even if you're still gainfully employed.
In addition to more than 14,000 identity theft claims at IDES, there have been 107,000 more fraud claims that came through Illinois under a new federal benefit called Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.
As many wait for unemployment benefits or the debits cards they need to access that money, it turns out some people are getting those cards in the mail when they never even applied for unemployment.
People with jobs email the CBS 2 Investigators all the time saying they've been approved for unemployment benefits.
A thief was caught on video going to great lengths to steal a Wicker Park man's packages -- by first stealing his identity.
A Chicago area couple was counting on their stimulus money, but it never arrived, all because someone stole the husband's identity.
A local victim of identity theft thought he had fixed the problem five years ago. That was until he got laid off during the coronavirus pandemic and went to file for unemployment – only to be denied.
The Naperville Crime Stoppers are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading the offender's arrest.
Scammers stole thousands of dollars from a Joliet woman, and tricked her bank into thinking the money was theirs.
A K-9 named Browser is credited in helping in the arrest of an identify theft suspect.
A June trial was postponed after questions were raised about his competence. Rini has pleaded not guilty .
The low for Wednesday night is 39.
All lanes on the I-695 are closed in both directions prior to Exit 17 Security Boulevard, officials said.
Indiana State Police say a sport-style motorcycle was traveling eastbound passing vehicles along the skip line at a high rate of speed.
The driver told police he had accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake pedal while in the parking lot.
On Monday and Tuesday, Christ Lutheran Church in Palatine will be holding a drive-through donation event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On July 30, 1980, the man was found dead in a sealed wooden crate at the Lockport locks power plant.
The low for Wednesday night is 39.
All lanes on the I-695 are closed in both directions prior to Exit 17 Security Boulevard, officials said.
Indiana State Police say a sport-style motorcycle was traveling eastbound passing vehicles along the skip line at a high rate of speed.
The driver told police he had accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake pedal while in the parking lot.
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey sat down with Kersten, who said transparency is the agency's number one goal.
The CBS 2 Investigators delve into a practice the state was ordered to fix decades ago.
It has been four years since the deadly mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora – after which it was discovered that the gunman's Firearm Owners Identification Card had been revoked, but he still had a gun.
The candidates largely repeated familiar talking points.
The two candidates will go head-to-head in the runoff election on April 4.
All the questions at the event were sponsored by 17 Black and Latino organizations – and were geared toward addressing concerns in those communities.
Both candidates spent part of their day visiting Black churches as they seek to shore up their support in the African American community.
While public safety has become a central issue in the upcoming mayoral runoff, community activists are hoping to shine a light on environmental justice in their neighborhoods.
Since a surge in thefts of the vulnerable Kia and Hyundai models, the South Korean automakers have rolled out more anti-theft software, but the attorneys general are pushing for them to do more.
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
We've told you about this trick before, where thousands of dollars are transferred out of bank accounts in minutes.
CBS 2 found how law firms were able to get the couple's information and how the calls were likely unlawful.
Rokaitis Towing does have a valid towing license for parking lots – but also has three Illinois Commerce Commission citations and 92 complaints.
The number of infections has tripled over the last three years.
The World Health Organization made the announcement on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Luis Torrens' first home run of the spring put the Cubs up 7-6.
The Brookfield facility will offer mental health assessments, classes, and programs like yoga and meditation to any 14- to 18-year-old who wants or needs them.
Doctors say for the most part, people can fight off such infections on their own. But the drug resistance is a big concern.
Gardner died Monday surrounded by family.
Many say the trade show is really meaningful to the city's economic recovery – especially the downtown area.
The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money.
It will open later this summer in a former railroad depot.
The Cure said Illinois is among states that "actually have laws in place that protect scalpers."
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
The Bulls teamed up with Advocate Children's Hospital to send Ben, a longtime neuro patient there, on a VIP trip to Philly.
Nicholas Morrow signed a one-year deal with Philly after a career-high 116 tackles with Chicago in 17 games last season.
Alex Stalock stopped 27 shots for the 'Hawks, who has dropped two straight.
Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls, who have won three games in a row and five of six.
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
The upcoming season includes productions from around the world, ranging from opera classics to more contemporary pieces.
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" stormed through awards season, taking the top prize for each of Hollywood's major award shows.
The Cure said Illinois is among states that "actually have laws in place that protect scalpers."
Robert Blake died after a battle with heart disease, his niece told CBS News.
Showers develop Wednesday afternoon and become more widespread overnight into Thursday morning.
Bags of donations were dropped off at the community resource center to help the dozens of people left homeless by the fire.
We're less than two weeks away from the White Sox home opener, but when you enjoy a ballgame at Guaranteed Rate Field, you'll find a lot more than just a hot dog and chips.
There are so many ways to celebrate Women's History Month, and we're sharing some things to do around Chicago that recognize women in our city. Lynn Osmond, president and CEO of Choose Chicago shares a list of ideas.
Little Village Discount Mall vendors are at City Hall Wednesday morning one day after a court order was filed to help protect them from getting forced out.
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Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
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Meetup with Jed Hoyer
