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SNAP fraud victims start receiving reimbursements in Illinois
Advocates argue for a better system to prevent users from losing their benefits to hackers. CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reports.
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Advocates argue for a better system to prevent users from losing their benefits to hackers. CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reports.
"Under the FTC act, it is illegal to deceive people through text messages, and we are prepared to hold those actors accountable."
Tens of thousands of roofs in the state are home to solar panels. Many of those property owners are seeing reduced electricity bills. But we've learned that some consumers took the plunge and are still in the red. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
A review panel says former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani should be disbarred in Washington for his handling of litigation challenging the 2020 election on behalf of former President Trump.
We have reported time and time again on thefts involving those official blue United States Postal Service mailboxes.
The disgraced biotech CEO, once compared to Steve Jobs, is now in custody at a Texas prison.
The new bill in Springfield would collect data from SNAP cards to better track skimming and fraud.
In a change-of-venue motion, an attorney said six defendants cannot receive a fair trial in Minnesota.
A Naperville man is sentenced to nine years in federal prison for ringleading a mail and identity theft conspiracy - resulting in over $400,000 in purchases with stolen credit cards.
In total, LabElite obtained more than $83 million from the program for COVID tests they purportedly performed, prosecutors said.
A grand jury handed down the indictment against Zishan Alvi, 44, of Inverness. Alvi is accused of fraud and stealing government funds.
Te Dora Brown and Christopher Scott each face multiple counts of wire fraud.
The grand jury probed efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Markham City Administrator Derrick Champion said the city welcomed Lewis' resignation.
Markham City Administrator Derrick Champion said the city welcomed Officer Rayshonda Lewis' resignation. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
In a new bankruptcy filing, Window Depot of Chicago claims they owe more than $1 million. While that could shield the company from paying back the money, they are not protected from potential criminal charges.
The City of Chicago tried to shut them down, but they're back up and running. Flash Towing, a fraudulent towing operation, moved to DuPage County. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza went there and found the company wasn't so happy when cameras showed up.
A South Holland woman was charged with fraudulently obtaining more than $440,000 in federal pandemic aid.
Prosecutors said the woman applied for the money claiming to run companies that did not actually exist.
A grand jury indictment handed down Thursday charged Michael Maurello with fraudulently obtaining funds from the Art Institute for 13 years – from 2007 until 2020.
Prosecutors said the hospital paid him millions for N95 masks that were never delivered.
No tracking and no reimbursement hurts families in the federally-funded SNAP who are victims of fraud. CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reports.
First, the unemployed; now we're discovering identity thieves have a new target: families with young children who are struggling to put food on the table. After stealing billions of dollars from jobless Americans waiting for unemployment benefits, we've discovered hackers are now preying on people who rely on a federal food program called SNAP; people who use Link cards.
Investigators are seeing a steep incline in the number of complaints involving fake fraud alert text messages.
Prosecutors said the defendants submitted fraudulent applications in which they claimed to own businesses in Illinois and Florida.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Nico Hoerner doubled and scored the tying run in the ninth inning, then walked with the bases loaded in the 10th to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Wisconsin, where the Republican National Convention just wrapped up, is firmly in play as a swing state.
The incident happened on the platform in the 300 block of South Dearborn Street around 3:30 p.m.
Pritzker has been floated as a potential running mate to Kamala Harris, who on Sunday announced her intention to run for the Democratic nomination for president.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Former President Barack Obama did not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, saying the Democratic Party "will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead,
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
President Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race in a letter addressing the American people. Read it here.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
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 tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 7 p.m. forecast for Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Wisconsin, where the Republican National Convention just wrapped up, is firmly in play as a swing state.
With days away from the Democratic National Convention, endorsements are pouring in for Vice President Kamala Harris to replace President Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential race. Suzanne Chod, a political science professor at North Central College, talks about what to expect in the days leading to the convention.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has been floated as a potential running mate to Kamala Harris, who on Sunday announced her intention to run for the Democratic nomination for president following the news that President Joe Biden would not seek reelection.
Brady says the news of President Biden’s withdrawal and Vice President Harris as a possible replacement puts the Democratic party front and center ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
Here's how Republican Senators and members of Congress are reacting to the president's decision to leave the race just weeks before the Democratic Convention.
The announcement comes weeks after Democrats called for him to step down in the race against Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Johnson called Harris "the visionary leader that we need now to defeat the threat of another Trump presidency."
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Nico Hoerner doubled and scored the tying run in the ninth inning, then walked with the bases loaded in the 10th to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Corbin Carroll hit a two-run homer and Alek Thomas had a solo shot in Arizona's three-run fifth inning to help the Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Saturday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Brady Singer threw seven shutout innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
The Chicago Bears kicked off training camp 2024 with high expectations.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.