Scammers 'Hijack' Real-Estate Listings, Trick Would-Be Renters Into Sending Money
Some of the ads on local websites are phony, with pirated home details. It's already cost some victims thousands of dollars. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
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Some of the ads on local websites are phony, with pirated home details. It's already cost some victims thousands of dollars. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
The kidnapping and murder of Beverly Carter in Arkansas has alarmed residential real estate agents here in Chicago. There's a lot of activity on social media and CBS 2's Jim Williams reports they're expressing sympathy and discussing how to stay safe.
The latest residential data shows key indicators in housing are mixed. The market is said to be recovering, but not yet recovered.
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Due to frigid conditions in much of the nation, February's real estate wrap-up required boots and a shovel, as well as deeper pockets.
The upper level of the old Montgomery Ward building, once the tallest building in Chicago, is now on the market.
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A real estate agent showing a property in Northwest Indiana was sexually assaulted by two prospective clients.
The Emanuel Administration says it's seeing an increase in tax revenues, and that is improving the City's budget picture, at least a bit.
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One of the Chicago area's most opulent mansions is now uninhabitable.
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Chicago-based Giordano's Pizza has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but wants to keep the business running during its reorganization.
A Chicago man was sentenced to more than 7 years in federal prison for posing as a federal government official in a scheme to sell properties he did not own out from underneath the real owners.
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According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, a Jeep drove into a home, in the 21300 block of West Engle Drive, just before 7:30 p.m.
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Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
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At the café, clients do not stand in line like a typical soup kitchen. Volunteers serve them at their tables to create a more dignified setting.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
Martinez's lawyer says he is asking a judge to guarantee that no one can stand in the way of Martinez doing his job while he is still in office.
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Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
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The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
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A judge has ordered Chicago school board members to stay away from Chicago Public Schools' ongoing contract talks with the Chicago Teachers Union, after CPS chief executive officer Pedro Martinez accused the mayor's hand-picked board members of "hijacking" negotiations.
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Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, a Jeep drove into a home, in the 21300 block of West Engle Drive, just before 7:30 p.m.
While no gift could ever bring his loved ones back, the spots under Jacoby Strong's tree were full this Christmas Eve.
Temperatures on Wednesday will reach the upper 30s and rise into the 40s on Thursday.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
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George Dimopoulos, who played quarterback in high school, also converted the two-point conversion when he passed it to quarterback Josh Holst for his second completion of the season.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
Jason Samhan claims the same pair is stealing from several other homes in Oak Lawn.
The medics were not armed, and they did not know if the robber had a gun. Nevertheless, they managed to flip the script with their bare hands.
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
