Markham auto mechanic out $1,800 after customer skips on insurance payment
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Chicago nonprofit rushes to redirect fundraiser to avoid DNC, Secret Service road restrictions
Being in the Secret Service perimeter will mean road closures, parking restrictions, and security checkpoints.
Construction on Bally's permanent Chicago casino expected to begin in fall
The company said they're moving forward with the project despite some apparent uncertainty from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
After $15,000 in supplies were stolen from storage, insurance wouldn't help
The budding businessman's experience was not unique when it comes to theft victims at Public Storage facilities.
Airbnb host says he was "victimized" by company after unfounded allegation
Instead of a chance to prove himself, he got another email saying his account had been removed and that he wouldn't be able to book reservations.
CHA turns to rehabbing longtime vacant properties for families
The city agency said about $50 million will be used to fix up empty units, some of which have sat vacant for years.
Churches near United Center left praying for guidance during Democratic Convention
Secret Service officials will likely allow worshippers to attend services. But it isn't yet clear whether congregants should allow more time to get to the church.
Indiana man on road to recovery after being trapped in truck wreck
Matt Reum was trapped for six days after his truck swerved off the highway, rolled across a creek, and crash-landed underneath a bridge near Portage, Indiana, just before Christmas.
The Insect Asylum in Avondale brings nature closer to visitors
The founder wants to create more green space in Chicago for her tiny, winged friends. CBS 2 was invited to be a fly on the wall at a very unusual museum.
Why do big chain store prices vary from store to store?
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
Chicago area man pulled over at gunpoint due to car paperwork error
Gurnee police said the level of response was necessary for what they considered at the time to be a "high-risk traffic stop."
Using hearing aids can reduce risk of death by nearly 25%, study finds
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
Unlicensed dentist who gave patients fake braces appears in court
Monica Davis turned herself in to Schaumburg police last week after learning investigators received complaints about her suburban dental practice.
Unlicensed dentist charged after leaving Schaumburg patients with fake braces
It was not Monica Davis' first run-in with the law after allegedly practicing dentistry without a license in Nevada.
Romance scams involving AI images, cryptocurrency on the rise
CBS 2 calculated a 50% increase in crypto-related cases in just a decade, according to Chicago police data.