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2 Investigators: Sweepstakes Scams Keep Trolling For Victims
The phone call comes. You've won $2.5 million. Would you fall for it? CBS 2's Pam Zekman investigates.
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The phone call comes. You've won $2.5 million. Would you fall for it? CBS 2's Pam Zekman investigates.
A set of silverware made a circuitous journey before it finally disappeared under the care of the U.S. Postal Service. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
A wrongful towing leaves a local woman on the hook for $920.
Lynne Nellemann's 2010 Mercedes had 112,000 miles on it when the original warranty expired. Then she got a call from Patriot Protection Shield. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
CBS 2's Pam Zekman went digging in the south suburb, and at one point got ejected from the home of the woman at the center of the controversy.
2 Investigator Pam Zekman talks with consumers who say they are still having problems with their Samsung clothing washers.
As CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports, one woman who was taken for $30,000 was the victim of a repeat offender.
2 investigator Pam Zekman warns: Beware of job scams.
Postal officials concede it's not a good idea to put notices on peoples' mailboxes when they go on vacation. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
Bills to cap property taxes have been opposed by lobbyists paid with your tax dollars. CBS 2's Pam Zekman explains.
CBS 2 investigator Pam Zekman has been reporting on many of these scams for years. At a news conference Friday, a group of watchdogs issued some warnings on what you need to watch out for.
Other cities have programs that help owners replace the dangerous material. Not Chicago. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
Ninety-two-year-old Aloysius Mack, who has dementia, was a victim of a form of elder abuse. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
Some college grads are falling prey to offers to have their loans consolidated or their payments reduced. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
$400,000 in salary and benefits! That's what the Calumet City School Superintendent earns even though the district struggles financially.
Widescale boozing was out this year. Incidents appeared to be isolated on a day that could see record voter turnout. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
Despite a massive turnout in Chicago and the Cook County suburbs on Election Day, officials have reported only a few problems at polling places on Tuesday.
Amateur poll watchers be warned. City and county election authorities will not tolerate illegal behavior. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
The judge's claims she was injured during an altercation did not bear out in court. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
Allegations of misconduct against former Chicago detective Reynaldo Guevara have already cost taxpayers $21 million. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
Election officials insist there is an explanation as to why deceased people are still showing up on voter rolls. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
Authorities say victims in the U.S. have lost a combined $300 million in this type of scam. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
Jose Maysonet says he was forced to confess to murder by a Chicago detective who savagely beat him. On Oct. 26, 2016, he had his conviction vacated and was granted a new trial.
Jose Maysonet says he was forced to confess to murder by a Chicago detective who savagely beat him. And Wednesday, he may get a chance to prove his innocence.
A Chicago restaurant received an alarming demand: Pay $1,300 immediately or have the power shut off. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
Chicago police said six adults were able to leave the building without injuries.
All lanes reopened around 3:30 a.m.
Thursday's high temperatures will be in the upper 70s with sunny skies.
The man died at a local hospital.
The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
There are some significant differences the Republican National Convention now in progress and the Democratic Convention in Chicago next month.
Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) said even a small reduction in speed on city streets could drastically reduce the number of traffic fatalities every year in Chicago.
The DNC sent a letter to the convention rules committee saying that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
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.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
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.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
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.
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.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Flames were seen shooting from the complex just after 11 p.m. in the 8000 block of South Vernon Avenue.
Vice President nominee JD Vance took to the stage Wednesday night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where he discussed his life and his connection to working families.
I-55 reopened early Thursday morning after an unprecedented tornado outbreak in the Chicago area downed power lines onto the expressway.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
The iconic Lincoln Park eatery gave out free hot dogs, with the usual side of comical insults.
All lanes reopened around 3:30 a.m.
The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
Chicago police said six adults were able to leave the building without injuries.
In one resident's backyard, crews were working for hours.
The tornadoes and severe storms that walloped the Chicago area on Sunday and Monday were stunning in their ferocity and breadth.
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.
Brady, a 20-year-old keeper in his second full season with the club, finished with nine saves to earn his fourth clean sheet of the season.
The Connecticut Sun acquired Marina Mabrey from the Chicago Sky for Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson and the team's 2025 first-round pick.
Chicago led 42-21 at the midway point of the second quarter and held the advantage until Megan Gustafson made a 3-pointer from the corner with 8:16 remaining in the fourth to give the Aces their first lead of the game at 72-71.
Williams was the No. 1 overall pick in last April's draft as Odunze was picked No. 9 overall to add to a revamped offense.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The shooting left the two boys injured and still hospitalized. Three other victims Capri Edwards, 24, Nakeeshia Strong, 45, and Strong's 7-year-old son were killed.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
The search for a new police chief is now underway in the Village of Robbins after Scott was relieved of his duties after just 15 months on the job.
Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, was apprehended Saturday evening in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, according to the Berrien County, Michigan Sheriff's office.
Late Sunday, no one was in custody. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.