Scammers are trying to cast doubt on water quality, get consumers to pay in Cicero
Miles away in the north suburbs, the Village of Wauconda sent out a warning about the same scam late last year.
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Miles away in the north suburbs, the Village of Wauconda sent out a warning about the same scam late last year.
Scammers in Cicero are trying to get homeowners to spend thousands of dollars to fix their water systems. As Charlie De Mare reports, the water systems in question are not even broken.
Chen Xinwei, 34, and Tangchao Huang, 55, both from Brooklyn, New York, were arrested on Tuesday and charged with attempted theft over $500,000 but less than $1,000,000.
In 2022, CBS News Chicago reported on an elaborate scam in which a man lost hundreds of thousands. Since then, dozens more have come forward saying the same happened to them.
With this year's filing deadline on April 15, the BBB says scammers will attempt to capitalize on taxpayers who may feel pressure when filing.
The BBB said the scammers invite shoppers to redeem fake reward points at stores that appear to be legitimate and familiar.
When the couple walked into the Target store at Division and Larrabee streets last Saturday, they were greeted by two men who appeared to be panhandlers—but quickly turned out to be scammers.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
Scammers know so many people are waiting for packages, and may trigger people to click on a bogus text link, but that's the last thing you should do.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
According to Raoul, a simple solution is to avoid the middleman and give directly to charities in the region.
This scam involves customers' purchased tickets disappearing before they could even be used—and landing in the hands of scammers.
The scam offers fake promises of lower monthly payments or loan forgiveness with immediate results and demands upfront fees.
Con artists are not only sending texts with bogus job offers, but also posting fake jobs on legitimate employment sites. Marie Saavedra reports.
In one example, a text claiming to be from "Illinois Tollway Services" says the driver has unpaid tolls and needs to click on the link to avoid paying extra.
Scammers are targeting I-Pass users with a new text message scam.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The Bureau says there could be a spike in "deceptive calls, texts, and emails" in the coming weeks telling people they've won the grand prize.
Ebony Lucas was shocked to find several debits that had no business being in her law firm's bank account.
It turned out a previous real estate deal that fell through came back to haunt her as someone was able to access her account to spend lavishly.
A Michigan woman was scammed out of $800 after she was contacted by someone who claimed to be Barbra Streisand and said she wanted to reward the woman for being her biggest fan.
The Lake Zurich Police Department says it's working with the FBI to investigate the scam.
Monica Davis turned herself in to Schaumburg police last week after learning investigators received complaints about her suburban dental practice.
A woman accused of performing dental work on patients without a license went before a suburban Cook County judge on Tuesday. It was the first time CBS 2 has seen Monica Davis since complaints about her were first exposed.
A woman accused of performing dental work on several patients without a license went before a judge on Tuesday. The self-proclaimed dentist was charged with three felonies, but Illinois wasn't the only state she was facing legal trouble in.
The closure is part of the Chicago Department of Transportation's $27 million Milwaukee Avenue Streetscape and Logan Square Redesign Project.
Pritzker cited studies showing cellphone bans are linked to a decrease in bullying and an increase in test scores.
Connie Fairbanks noticed that buildings that earned historic designations often have not gotten the visibility they deserve.
Walgreens, founded in 1901, has been a public company since 1927.
Firefighters were seen battling the blaze from both the front and back yards.
Pritzker cited studies showing cellphone bans are linked to a decrease in bullying and an increase in test scores.
Getting rid of the Education Department has long been a goal for Republicans, but the president can't unilaterally dissolve a department set up by Congress.
The city's police oversight agency recommended officer Nicholas Jovanovich be fired for using excessive force against Miracle Boyd, but he resigned before facing any possible disciplinary action.
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
An analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office showed that House GOP budget goals could not be reached without reducing spending on Medicaid.
The price of a wide array of products will likely soon be going up as a result of the tariffs — affecting everything from food to electronics.
Each batch of paczki requires 32 egg yolks and 16 egg whites, and that cost adds up at Creative Cakes Bakery in Tinley Park.
Miles away in the north suburbs, the Village of Wauconda sent out a warning about the same scam late last year.
In 2022, CBS News Chicago reported on an elaborate scam in which a man lost hundreds of thousands. Since then, dozens more have come forward saying the same happened to them.
The Illinois Commerce Commission said the expansive project can't come at an unreasonable cost to customers, who have been upset about rising gas bills in recent years.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
The girl was not the only child who took the substance this week at McKay School in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
Chicago saw its own measles outbreak just last year — affecting in particular the migrant shelter in operation at the time in Pilsen.
Patients can use the PPDirect app to get birth control, emergency contraception, treatment for UTIs, at-home testing for STIs, and medication abortion.
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.
Under the city ordinance, fur retailers in Chicago could no longer sell real fur coats. They could only sell those made with synthetic materials.
The price of a wide array of products will likely soon be going up as a result of the tariffs — affecting everything from food to electronics.
The other six stores will remain open.
The call to action — or rather inaction — is asking that American consumers refrain from making any purchases at major retailers on Friday, Feb. 28.
The James Beard Foundation announced Lem's Bar-B-Q as one of six recipients of the America's Classics Award.
The 2025 festival lineup will be released this month, organizers said on the Lollapalooza website.
In announcing Korshak's death, Broadway In Chicago called her a "trailblazing force" in the public relations industry.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
David Johansen, the gravelly-voiced singer, was last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls.
Yusef's passion him on a path to award-winning success, and now, the chance to help others have that success too.
Crews started work on the massive project on Thursday.
Miracle Boyd had a tooth knocked out by a police officer during a clash over the Columbus statue in Grant Park.
Connie Fairbanks noticed that buildings that earned historic designations often have not gotten the visibility they deserve. Noel Brennan reports.
CBS News Chicago has learned President Trump has drafted an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education. Sabrina Franza talked with some local experts.
The Deerfield-based company just announced it is selling to private equity firm Sycamore Partners.
Getting rid of the Education Department has long been a goal for Republicans, but the president can't unilaterally dissolve a department set up by Congress.
As firefighters worked to douse the flames, they encountered challenges due to the explosive materials inside the plant.
Police did not confirm if the fourth attack was connected to the previous three.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said voters "overwhelmingly" opted for the winning flag.
The closure is part of the Chicago Department of Transportation's $27 million Milwaukee Avenue Streetscape and Logan Square Redesign Project.
CBS News Chicago obtained records showing Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights, Illinois had been repeatedly warned by the state for their handling of bodies waiting to be cremated.
Rose Bronstein founded the group Buckets Over Bullying, and has been moving mountains with her local organization.
Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights is accused of mishandling the bodies of people who recently died.
Luchanda Castleberry maintained all she did was voice her concerns about the care her sister was receiving — and then she ended up getting banned from visiting.
In 2022, CBS News Chicago reported on an elaborate scam in which a man lost hundreds of thousands. Since then, dozens more have come forward saying the same happened to them.
Artificial intelligence will put visitors on the field for various moments in Messi's career, and to try out his training routine.
Edwards had 10 rebounds for the Ramblers (20-10, 11-6 Atlantic 10 Conference).
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato scored his 100th career goal midway through the first period.
CJ Gunn scored 23 points and added seven rebounds and three blocks for the Blue Demons (12-18, 3-16 Big East Conference).
The move comes a day after the Bears agreed to send a 2025 sixth-round draft pick to the Rams for offensive guard Jonah Jackson.
The victims are targeted just as they leave bars and order an Uber or Lyft. Police said while the victims are looking at their phones, the armed robbery crew makes its move.
A grandmother from the north suburbs is recovering from a brutal attack while she was on the job for Uber.
Darius Norwood, 32, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of 26-year-old Tywaun Donald, according to Cook County court records.
The girl was shot in the thigh, and was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in fair condition.
The victim was taken by the Wauconda Fire Protection District to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, where he died.
