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Cabbie Has Long History of Violations
Eric Kerestes died August 14th when a cab driven by 60-year-old John Kesse plowed through the intersection of Ogden and Milwaukee, striking Kesse as he stood at a bus stop nearby. Read More
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Residents Ask for Peace for the Deceased
A southwest side alderman and his constituents call for legislation from City Hall and accountability from cemetery operators to control the antics of some of those involved in funeral processions. Read More
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Chicago: City of Big Shoulders, or Big Brother?
Chicago has more police cameras watching its citizens than any other city in the United States. But is that a violation of privacy? Rob Stafford investigates.
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Take a Ride with Garry McCarthy
NBC 5s Stefan Holt get's an exclusive look at how the Chicago Police Department operates when he rides along with Superintendent Garry McCarthy.
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Motorists Still Confused About Crosswalk Laws
Two-year-old Illinois state law that requires drivers to stop -- not just yield -- at a crosswalk when a pedestrian is there. Read More
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Dozens of I-PASS Users Wrongly Charged
Dick Johnson reports on a disturbing trend for IPass users. Officials with the Illinois Tollway confirm that 110 I-PASS customers were charged thousands of dollars in tolls for out-of-state trips they never took. This story first aired on August 27, 2012 at 10 p.m.
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Taking a Toll: More Viewer Fee Stories
Turns out they’re charges that originated from a semi-truck with her same license plate number going through tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. “I said I don't have a semi-truck and I haven't been driving outside of... Read More
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Hard to See City College's True Colors
The $659-million dollar budget for City Colleges this year shows a 300% increase in money allotted for travel, a newly created Central Office department with a budget totaling just nearly $7-million, almost all of that for salaries... Read More
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Four Chicago-Area Golf Courses Ban Women
"It really isn’t about women. It’s simply about golf," one club owner says. Read More
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Internet Arsenals Available to Chicago Gangs
Chicago DEA agent Jack Riley has seen many of the same items used in the Colorado Massacre right here in Chicago's gangs. Read More
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"Kelsey's Law" Poised to Close Teen Driver Loophole
If signed by Gov. Pat Quinn, legislation would prohibit any teen with unresolved traffic citations from getting a state driver’s license.
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Big Banks Accused of Violating Mortgage Modification Settlement
Bank of America and Wells Fargo are accused by law enforcement of turning their backs on struggling homeowners. Lisa Parker reports.
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Family Escapes Losing Thousands in Kidnap Scam
It's a scam that's victimized people all over the country, and the hallmarks are always the same: a child in an accident, a wanted criminal in another car and a demand for wired money.
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Homeowners: Real Estate Site Lists False Foreclosures
Realtors often at odds with online realty services say bad data is becoming an everyday headache.
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Girl Learns of Second Recall Connected to Defibrillator
When a device goes bad, whose duty is it to tell the patient?
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Scam Bilks Grandmother Out of $35,000
Perpetrators of the so-called "Grandparent Scam" found a willing and loving victim when they targeted Alice Solinski, a grandmother to 11 and great-grandmother to 13.
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