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FBI busts fraud scheme targeting seniors

The scam operated out of a call center in the Dominican Republic, and involved callers convincing unsuspecting senior citizens that a grandchild needed money right away.

Aug 13, 2025 (00:58)

Possible record heat on Monday in Chicago

Possible record heat on Monday in Chicago

48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon to step off downtown

48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon to step off downtown

White Sox lose to Guardians 2-0, ending playoff run

White Sox lose to Guardians 2-0, ending playoff run

Warm Chicago Marathon Sunday ahead

Warm Chicago Marathon Sunday ahead

Van crashes into building on West Side

Van crashes into building on West Side

Final preparations underway for Chicago Marathon

Final preparations underway for Chicago Marathon

White Sox ready for Game 5

White Sox ready for Game 5

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Check out Urban Air Adventures

16-year-old boys shot by person on motorcycle in West Englewood

16-year-old boys shot by person on motorcycle in West Englewood

Isaias makes landfall

Isaias makes landfall

“Dead Girl’s Quinceañera” at the Goodman Theatre

“Dead Girl’s Quinceañera” at the Goodman Theatre

Warm and breezy weekend ahead in Chicago

Warm and breezy weekend ahead in Chicago

Chicago weather: Tracking rain this weekend

Chicago weather: Tracking rain this weekend

Shooting survivor mourns boyfriend's death while fighting to keep her home

Shooting survivor mourns boyfriend's death while fighting to keep her home

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on Gulf Coast as Category 2 storm

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on Gulf Coast as Category 2 storm

Chicago remembers Mike Ditka, legendary Bears coach and Hall of Fame tight end

Chicago remembers Mike Ditka, legendary Bears coach and Hall of Fame tight end

School Spotlight: West Aurora High School

School Spotlight: West Aurora High School

Chicago weather: Mild Friday night

Chicago weather: Mild Friday night

4th rescued beluga whale dies at Shedd Aquarium

4th rescued beluga whale dies at Shedd Aquarium

Tire flies off northbound SUV, shatters southbound car's windshield on Edens Expressway

Tire flies off northbound SUV, shatters southbound car's windshield on Edens Expressway

Judge calls woman charged with stabbing 7-year-old on South Side "pure evil" after outburst in court

Judge calls woman charged with stabbing 7-year-old on South Side "pure evil" after outburst in court

Daughter speaks out after CTA worker stabbed to death at Damen Green Line station

Daughter speaks out after CTA worker stabbed to death at Damen Green Line station

Former Bears tight end Emery Moorehead shares more memories of Mike Ditka

Former Bears tight end Emery Moorehead shares more memories of Mike Ditka

Bears fans outside Ditka's restaurant in Oak Brook pay tribute to "Da Coach"

Bears fans outside Ditka's restaurant in Oak Brook pay tribute to "Da Coach"

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