Expert shares what to look for to avoid travel planning scams
CBS 2 has documented multiple instances of people falling victim to travel scams. One Chicago area expert has advice on how to avoid such scams.
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CBS 2 has documented multiple instances of people falling victim to travel scams. One Chicago area expert has advice on how to avoid such scams.
Officials from both airports say they are ready for the travel rush that comes with the end of spring break.
Officials both are O’Hare and Midway say they are ready for the travel rush that comes with the end of spring break.
People from across the country made similar allegations about losing money to the same Illinois man, Elliott Lawson Henderson, and there's been a big development.
Elliott Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
The US State Department posted a travel advisory urging Americans to "exercise increased caution" in the Bahamas, citing crime.
Carriers canceled nearly 2,700 U.S. flights Monday as frigid conditions across the U.S. hit air travel for the third day straight.
CBS 2's Kris Habermehl has the latest on lane closures and hazardous road conditions in the Chicago area due to winter storm.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
Bad news for drivers: taking the Chicago Skyway is about to get more expensive. Rates will increase on Jan. 1. It costs $6.60 one-way to drive the nearly 8-mile shortcut from Indiana to Chicago. Next week, that rate will jump to $7.20.
More Americans are expected to travel over Christmas compared to last year.
It's one of the busiest times of the year not just for airports, but Amtrak trains as well.
Airline projections show more than 226,000 passengers will go through O'Hare on Sunday - almost 60,000 passengers expected through Midway.
Officials in Venice, Italy announced the dates that visitors will have to pay five euros if they want to get into the city.
The Chicago Department of Aviation said more than 1.6 million passengers will pass through Chicago's airports this week.
The Chicago Department of Aviation says they're prepared to welcome more than 1.6 million passengers at Chicago airports.
You'll see some people try to get ahead of things and get out of town early but we're expecting the travel volume at airports to pick up by Tuesday.
AAA is forecasting that 55.4 million people will travel to their holiday destinations, including more than 49 million who will drive.
The stream’s Brad Edwards speaks with CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg on the latest including a scary situation in the air for Alaska Airline passengers, Amsterdam tourism tax increase, and three major airlines ending service in small cities in America.
This year, most people heading out of town plan to drive.
But despite the pain some are feeling at the pump – prices are practically a repeat from 2022, according to AAA.
The self-proclaimed travel agent hasn't paid all of them back for the botched trips.
Maysoon Nasir was arrested over the weekend on several felony charges including identify theft.
The family was robbed of relaxation, memories, and, apparently, much more.
Shayde Fisher says the scammers went as far as conducting a video interview, sending official-looking employment paperwork and even mailing her a check. The whole thing turned out to be a scam.
Some people living in northwest Indiana might be waiting another week to have their power restored from last week's storm.
The new Chicago flagship store will feature three floors of books, music and gifts.
According to Chicago police, the fire engine collided with a white pickup, sending the fire truck over a curb, into a stoplight and then into a tree.
A man suffered life-threatening injuries after making contact with a ComEd line and suffering an electric shock in the north Chicago suburb of Gurnee on Tuesday.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin announced Tuesday that he is filing a complaint against Treasurer Maria Pappas over some profanity-related texts.
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is demanding an apology from Treasurer Maria Pappas for some profanity-laden text messages he says are offensive.
Zach Lahn won the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary over Trump's endorsed candidate, but three months before Election Day, many in his own party say they still don't know who he is.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
With the cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce growing and consumers wary of the products on grocery shelves, many in Chicago are turning to local farmers market for fresh and safe greens.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
Chicago's Wishbone Restaurant will soon be closing after 36 years in business.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
The trial of a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children entered its 15th day of testimony on Tuesday, as jurors heard from Lindsay Clancy’s former mother-in-law while the defense continues to make its case.
A fight broke out in the stands at Wrigley Field during a Crosstown Classic game on Monday evening.
President Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.
A man wearing a Chucky-style mask chased and threatened at least six people near Philadelphia City Hall over roughly 15 minutes, police say, and asked one woman if she was ready to die.
NASCAR is calling off plans to bring its street race back to downtown Chicago in 2027, but is holding out hope for the event to return in the future.
NASCAR is calling off plans to bring its street race back to downtown Chicago in 2027, but is holding out hope for the event to return in the future.
The win comes after the winning ticket for the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Quincy, Illinois, last week.
Some DuPage County residents were woken up to tornado sirens early Tuesday morning.
Shayde Fisher says the scammers went as far as conducting a video interview, sending official-looking employment paperwork and even mailing her a check. The whole thing turned out to be a scam.
Some people living in northwest Indiana might be waiting another week to have their power restored from last week's storm.
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation last inspected South Chicago Chapel funeral home in October, 10 months before 56 decomposing bodies were found there.
The discovery of dozens of decomposing bodies at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple with a history of mishandling human remains has raised questions about how Illinois regulates the funeral home and crematory industries.
An arrest at a Lululemon athletic wear store in the Gold Coast neighborhood in Chicago led investigators to a crew that was exploiting unhoused people and responsible for thefts totaling $100,000.
More violations at Chicago's Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium have surfaced, which is now under investigation for its role in mishandling bodies connected to the family that ran South Chicago Chapel.
NASCAR is calling off plans to bring its street race back to downtown Chicago in 2027, but is holding out hope for the event to return in the future.
A fight broke out in the stands at Wrigley Field during a Crosstown Classic game on Monday evening.
The Cubs snapped a two-game skid and ended the White Sox's three-game winning streak.
Kamilla Cardoso had 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Natasha Cloud scored 20 points.
Chicago lost for the third time in four games.
A man has been arrested and charged after authorities said he decided to make himself at home at the Macy's flagship store on State Street in downtown Chicago.
Chicago police on Tuesday asked for help from the public in solving a pair of burglaries that happened in the early-morning hours on the city's West and Northwest sides.
A man convicted of gun charges in the case involving the shooting death of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera has now been indicted separately on drug charges.
A man was left in critical condition early Tuesday after being shot on Chicago's Near West Side.
A 14-year-old girl suffered a graze wound from gunfire Monday morning in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood.
