New fraud targets doctors, nurses and other medical professionals
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Lollapalooza could be a financial bust for Chicago taxpayers
The event could bring in less money for the Park District and taxpayers over the next decade.
'Cash deal' offered to homeowners in Illinois criticized by consumer advocates
One firm, MV Realty, faces several lawsuits from state AG's, questions from consumer advocates, and complaints from people who took the deal without a full understanding of the terms.
Victims of SNAP fraud start receiving reimbursements in Illinois
Advocates argue for a better system to prevent users from losing their benefits to hackers.
PainKiller: Unraveling the dark mystery of the Tylenol Murders 40 years later
The case begins with a 12-year-old Elk Grove Village girl who wakes up with a cold. The pattern of horror only grew worse from there.
As the NASCAR race speeds into Chicago, how much financial benefit will it have?
"I am concerned that the economic benefits of NASCAR aren't going to be worth the costs," said Ald. Bill Conway (34th).
Black women make up one in 4 crime victims in Chicago
Black women only make up 16% of the Chicago's population, but account for 1 in 3 of the city's batteries and assaults.
Scam victim outwits con artist, leading to arrest and conviction
A scam victim created a spoof social media post, and wore a wire to gather evidence to help prosecutors convict con man Rick Dugo.
Justice delayed for two Chicago moms whose sons were murdered in 2017, 2018
This is a story of two mothers awaiting justice for the men accused of murdering their sons. But justice has been delayed for years.
1 in 4 Ill. school districts participates in program to protect students from threats
The new safety program to protect students from self-harm, bullying, and threats of school attacks is underused in Illinois.
Illinois residents who received unemployment have trouble getting 1099-G forms again
CBS 2's Tara Molina brought those problems straight to the Illinois Department of Employment Security on Monday.
Feds retrieve nearly $400,000 in unpaid wages for Aurora store employees
Wage theft is the biggest type of theft adding up to $50B nationwide and tens of millions of dollars a year in Illinois.
Accused con artist using Chance the Rapper's name in scam is arrested
The suspected con artist also used the name of a Chicago charitable organization.
New Chicago tow ordinance is not putting the brakes on rogue towers
We're checking in on a new Chicago ordinance requiring licenses for tow trucks and lots when companies tow disabled or damaged vehicles.
A double whammy for families hit by fraud while struggling to feed their children
No tracking and no reimbursement hurts families in the federally-funded SNAP who are victims of fraud.