Booker Beware: Many Online Hotel Sites Are A Scam
Travelers looking to book a hotel are being advised to use caution as many travel websites that appear legitimate are being run by scammers.
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Travelers looking to book a hotel are being advised to use caution as many travel websites that appear legitimate are being run by scammers.
Oswego Township Road Commissioner Gary Grosskopf issued a written statement today defending his 26 year record on the job, but also apologizing for the negative perception of all of his Florida trips.
Should a suburban road commissioner pay a chunk of his salary back to taxpayers?
Critics argue Gary Grosskopf, an elected official who draws nearly $100,000 in pay, is phoning it in, CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
In this follow-up report, CBS 2's Pam Zekman and a health expert hit some of the food booths at this year's event.
CBS 2 Investigator Pam Zekman looked into the health inspection records of the restaurants featured at next week's massive event and found that some have failed up to three health inspections in the past two years.
CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports offenders may lose their city job but still keep their state teaching license because of a regulatory breakdown.
Purdy Brothers Trucking has 146 vehicles and 113 drivers, one of whom may have been driving with fatigue, according to one of the 10 car owners hit by the truck.
The key here is for homeowners not to let contractors take advantage of them at a time when they may be vulnerable. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
It may have been a well-intended idea: charging workers and visitors to park in lots at six suburban courthouses. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
The Chicagoland area is the No. 1 corridor in the nation for the transport of hazardous materials like crude oil, ethanol and other flammable chemicals. And that leaves a lot of people worrying about the worst-case scenario, CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
They retire as Chicago police officers and get rehired by the city, doubling up on two taxpayer subsidized paychecks.
Some pharmacy errors have been deadly and as CBS 2 Investigative Reporter Pam Zekman found out, regulatory oversight of pharmacy errors here in Illinois have been hampered by a court decision and legislative failures.
The family of a nursing home patient who was so neglected maggots hatched in her ear has been awarded $250,000 in damages.
CBS 2's Pam Zekman takes ruby earrings to some gem experts to determine whether buyers are being misled.
The CBS 2 Investigators found efforts are being made, but much more needs to be done.
Typically, it's difficult for authorities to catch operators of scams like this because they usually operate in foreign countries. In this case, they were operating in Aurora. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
It's complicated. But if you're a property owner you need to know something about the Chicago rules on "private drains" or you could get drained of thousands of dollars. Who pays to repair them?
After weeks of contentious campaigning, voters in Chicago were having their say Tuesday in the race for mayor, and 19 races for alderman.
Dalya and Mike Horowitz bought long term care insurance from Met Life 10 years ago. Rising premiums made it impossible to continue coverage, CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports on the disconnect between two levels of government.
Cell phone video taken at a 5th Ward polling place purportedly shows an election judge advising a senior voter how to cast her ballot, but city election officials said there's not enough evidence to prove wrongdoing occurred.
Thousands of people have lost millions dollars on the newest telemarketing scams that prey on some of our worst fears. Law enforcement officials describe them as ruthless and relentless.
A group of suburban women say they were solicited on private Facebook groups to buy merchandise and thought they could trust the seller. That's when problems started. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
Even though there is improvement, some schools are still not making the grade. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
A man and woman were shot and killed early Monday morning in the west Chicago suburb of Bellwood.
Two men were robbed a gunpoint in Chicago's River North district early Monday morning.
The Illinois General Assembly approved Gov. JB Pritzker's nearly $56 million budget for the upcoming year early Monday morning.
The Illinois Senate passed a bill early Monday morning geared toward keeping the Chicago Bears in-state, but the Illinois House of Representatives adjourned without voting on the measure.
Feel Free, a kratom drink, is easy to buy and increasingly popular, even as doctors and medical experts grow more concerned about its health impacts, addiction rates and deaths.
The Illinois General Assembly approved Gov. JB Pritzker's nearly $56 million budget for the upcoming year early Monday morning.
The Illinois Senate passed a bill early Monday morning geared toward keeping the Chicago Bears in-state, but the Illinois House of Representatives adjourned without voting on the measure.
The unexpected development is that Chicago could be back in play for the Bears to build a new domed stadium in the city after all.
The clock is ticking in Springfield on legislation that could determine where the Bears build a new stadium, with state lawmakers facing a Sunday night deadline to pass a deal before the end of their spring session.
A judge blocked the Kennedy Center from closing its doors during renovations, and ruled that its board acted unlawfully by adding President Trump's name to the building. The president reacted by saying he wants Congress to take it over.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park has been closed to the public after two recent cases of E. coli infection.
Menopause can feel like a major turning point for millions of women, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog can make women feel like their bodies aren't their own.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
A person suspected of having hantavirus in Winnebago County, Illinois, turned out to be a false alarm, officials said Monday.
The DuPage County Health Department has confirmed its first positive tests for West Nile virus in pools of mosquitoes this year.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Former CBS Chicago anchorman Bill Kurtis has signed off from his role as the judge and scorekeeper on the NPR weekly news quiz show "Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me!"
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
The $55.9 million budget does not increase state income taxes or sales tax. It does include more than $300 million new dollars for public education, and almost $100 million for families struggling to eat. Lauren Victory reports.
Two men were robbed a gunpoint in Chicago's River North district early Monday morning.
There are a lot of benefits to sending someone a card, both for you and for the recipient. Dr. Sheela Raja joins Marie Saavedra to explain.
U.S. Central Command said the military launched “measured and deliberate” strikes overnight against three targets in Iran, while President Trump posted on social media that “Iran really wants to make a deal.” Bradley Blackburn reports.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 6 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, June 1, 2026.
The Illinois Senate passed a bill geared toward keeping the Bears in-state, but the Illinois House adjourned without voting on the measure.
The Illinois General Assembly approved Gov. JB Pritzker's nearly $56 million budget for the upcoming year early Monday morning.
Spencer Leak Jr., vice president of the renowned Leak & Sons Funeral Homes, has died, family confirmed.
Feel Free, a kratom drink, is easy to buy and increasingly popular, even as doctors and medical experts grow more concerned about its health impacts, addiction rates and deaths.
A man and woman were shot and killed early Monday morning in the west Chicago suburb of Bellwood.
Feel Free, a kratom drink, is easy to buy and increasingly popular, even as doctors and medical experts grow more concerned about its health impacts, addiction rates and deaths.
A long stay in the neonatal intensive care unit can be one of the most difficult journeys a parent can face, but starting next week, Illinois becomes only the second state in the nation to offer NICU-specific leave for moms and dads.
Chicago has the largest air quality monitoring network in the country thanks to a partnership between the city, the University of Illinois Chicago, and local community groups.
An Indiana State Police trooper was shot, and a suspect was killed during a shootout with officers during a traffic stop on I-80/94 in Hammond, Indiana.
Data centers popping up all over Illinois are sucking up millions of gallons of water a day, at a pace that the state can't keep up with. But experts say tapping into wastewater resources would steer the state in a new and much safer direction.
The Illinois Senate passed a bill early Monday morning geared toward keeping the Chicago Bears in-state, but the Illinois House of Representatives adjourned without voting on the measure.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Dennis Hull, a hockey pro who spent 13 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, died late last week.
The Cubs finished with 12 hits while winning for the third time in four games.
Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami.
A man and woman were shot and killed early Monday morning in the west Chicago suburb of Bellwood.
Two men were robbed a gunpoint in Chicago's River North district early Monday morning.
Ian Roberts, who led Des Moines Public Schools, is likely to be deported to his native Guyana once he serves a 2-year federal prison sentence for citizenship fraud and illegal firearms possession.
New DNA technology helped secure the arrest of a man accused in the brutal murder of a woman in downstate Illinois more than 30 years ago.
Thieves crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood early Wednesday.
