How to avoid post-holiday reward scams
The BBB said the scammers invite shoppers to redeem fake reward points at stores that appear to be legitimate and familiar.
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The BBB said the scammers invite shoppers to redeem fake reward points at stores that appear to be legitimate and familiar.
With just a few days left in the year, the numbers indicate this has been the busiest year for air travel ever.
The Festival of Lights attracts about 50,000 vehicles every year.
The Wirths got married in 201, so it will be the first time they celebrate Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah on the same day as a family.
Experts estimate a $100 item could cost a retailer $32 to restock and resell, but avoiding a fee can usually be as simple as taking it back to a physical store.
They partnered through the organization Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly to spread joy this holiday.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The hospital is no place for a kid to be around the holidays, but one Chicago organization – Holiday Heroes – does its part to make kids more comfortable.
White Christmas probabilities represent the historic chance of at least 1 inch of snow depth on Dec. 25, based on 1991-2020 climate normals.
A recent small business economic impact study found that 68 cents of every dollar spent at a small business stays in the local community.
Two nights ahead of time, some vendors were already preparing for the teeming crowds to come.
From haunted houses to Spirit Halloween stores and more, how does your state rank in Halloween spirit? Our one-of-a-kind jack-o-lantern scale will tell you!
They're not the only ones. The company Amaze Light Festival also owes money to local police and a company that installed decorations for the show.
"Only in Puerto Rico do you reference the three wise men as saints and that is because they are deeply rooted in the Puerto Rican imaginary."
The tree stays up through January 7th.
They include QR codes that make the display even more festive when viewed through your phone's camera.
The theme for this year's celebration is building and sustaining community one principle at a time.
NORAD first started tracking Santa in 1955. This is what it looks like behind the scenes.
So far, there have been five Powerball jackpots won this year.
The event aimed to bring comfort and joy to the families who made the journey to this country.
There are accessible resources for people who might be struggling.
The actor who brings Ebenezer Scrooge to life has been playing the role for 16 years.
In the last four weeks, hospitalizations are skyrocketing for the flu, RSV and COVID-19.
The zoo says their care specialists are always thinking of ways to physically and mentally stimulate the animal.
After falling behind by 10 early, the Bulls took control in the second quarter and built a 75-55 halftime lead.
After a scoreless first period, Nazar gave Chicago the lead with a short-handed goal at 18:55 of the second. It was Nazar's ninth of the season and came off Teuvo Teravainen's 42nd assist.
The Padres' Gavin Sheets singled off Porter Hodge to tie it in the eighth.
Inside the Symphony Center, they performed next to Civic Orchestra members, giving a free concert.
A cold front will activate sporadic snow showers and gusty winds. Visibility may be low at times throughout the morning and afternoon.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates approves tentative agreement
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Any snowfall accumulations will be minor, up to 0.2 inches on grassy surfaces.
The children, ages 1, 4, 12, and 16, have war-related injuries or conditions that cannot be treated in Gaza.
The second man pulled out a firearm and fired a gunshot in the direction of the victim, hitting him in the rear.
The three boys were released without charge on Friday. The two other men were also released without charge on Saturday.
The sweeping tariffs on goods from countries around the world set off the worst two-day Wall Street sell-off in five years.
Inside the Symphony Center, they performed next to Civic Orchestra members, giving a free concert.
The Cook County Assistant State's Attorney's Office charged 20-year-old Jabari McGee of Chicago with first-degree murder.
After falling behind by 10 early, the Bulls took control in the second quarter and built a 75-55 halftime lead.
It's not clear how many people were killed or injured because of the crash.
After a scoreless first period, Nazar gave Chicago the lead with a short-handed goal at 18:55 of the second. It was Nazar's ninth of the season and came off Teuvo Teravainen's 42nd assist.
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
After falling behind by 10 early, the Bulls took control in the second quarter and built a 75-55 halftime lead.
After a scoreless first period, Nazar gave Chicago the lead with a short-handed goal at 18:55 of the second. It was Nazar's ninth of the season and came off Teuvo Teravainen's 42nd assist.
The Padres' Gavin Sheets singled off Porter Hodge to tie it in the eighth.
Spencer Torkelson smacked a two-run double to cap Detroit's three-run rally in the ninth inning and give the Tigers a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
The New York Red Bulls rallied to beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday night.
Police said, around 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3200 block of Clinton Avenue.
Kyler Reese, 21, and Chaun Allen, 22, both have been charged in federal court with conspiracy, robbery of a mail carrier, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
Illinois state Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) said he's working to change state law to improve enforcement when riders are banned from the CTA.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
The car was wanted for fleeing and eluding out of west suburban Oak Brook.
