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Experts say flashy amenities may be a remedy for those empty offices downtown. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas showed us how some landlords and leasing teams are thinking outside the box.
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CBS 2 Morning Insider Tim McNicholas has learned the struggling market has even resulted in some furloughs.
Zillow faced a 2015 lawsuit from Rosemont, Illinois-based VHT, the nation's largest professional real estate photography studio. VHT said Zillow's use of its photos violated VHT's copyright.
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Spring 2014 housing indicators tell us that procrastination is not the way forward for buyers.
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A real estate agent showing a property in Northwest Indiana was sexually assaulted by two prospective clients.
The Emanuel Administration says it's seeing an increase in tax revenues, and that is improving the City's budget picture, at least a bit.
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Somebody is pushing a sweeping plan to give American homeowners low-interest loans over decades. Who's behind it? CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports.
Lots of food and drink may seal an atypical deal on a north suburban Glenview home.
A frantic search is on for an untold number more trapped in rubble. Thousands more were injured. Many nations were offering aid – including Ukraine.
Police are still looking for the shooters.
Police say the man was armed with multiple knives and charged an officer, who then shot him.
Some areas may see patchy fog Monday morning.
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov found there is increasing partisan divide over how it was handled.
Police say the man was armed with multiple knives and charged an officer, who then shot him.
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The death toll was rising steadily in both countries. A frantic search for survivors is underway. The U.S. and Ukraine are among the many nations offering assistance.
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Some areas may see patchy fog Monday morning.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
Eight of the nine candidates took part in the forum.
The whole point of the registry is to protect the public – and it can't very well do that without the right information.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China.
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In the telephone scam, a caller impersonates a Sheriff's office employee.
The Food and Drug Administration classifies benzene as a carcinogen.
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Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
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The lease was set to expire at midnight, until another extension was issued. Vendors seek reassurance about next steps.
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Groupon announced another 500 layoffs last August when the company first announced its restructuring plans.
The mini-bottles, unlike the larger ones, do not contain any whiskey.
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Harry Styles took home the coveted award for album of the year and Beyoncé became the most decorated artist in Grammy history.
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An Aurora man is fighting for his life after he was shot multiple times by police Sunday. Relatives say it was a mental health situation that spiraled out of control.
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