Target 5

Investigating the Issues That Affect You Most

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.

Fire Victims Say Insurance Battle Worse...

Lincolnwood family says they were caught in the middle of two insurance companies after a fire destroyed everything they had.

Fire Victims Say Insurance Battle as Bad...

What happens after a devastating fire rarely makes headlines, but a Lincolnwood family says they were caught in the middle of two insurance companies after a fire destroyed everything they

Some Banks Not Making Good on 'Bank...

Chicago's coffers have collected about $700,000 in the year since a new ordinance required banks and other financial institutions to better maintain the properties they foreclose upon.

Technology Aims to Avoid Rear-End Collisions

Is new safety technology is cars making inroads when it comes to preventing crashes? A first look at how they are performing in the real world, and why some are more effective than others.

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 at 02:09 PM CDT

Magnetic Adult Toys Pose Risk to Children

High-powered magnets that aren't sold in toy stores but are are commonly used as desk toys for adults may pose a major health hazard to young children who can easily mistake the products for

Cook County

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 at 02:10 PM CDT

County's Silent Battle With 'Cottage Law' Ends

Lawmakers last year passed law allowing people to sell homemade goods at farmers' markets, but county officials refused to accept registration applications.

Bank Lien

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 at 02:11 PM CDT

Court: Borrowers Have Enforceable Rights Under HAMP

Calumet City woman says she kept getting run-around from Wells Fargo when she applied for a home loan modification.

Rob Elgas

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 at 02:12 PM CDT

How Inspectors Keep Gas Pumps Fair

Inspectors shut down more than 2,000 gas pumps in Cook County last year.

RFID

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 at 02:12 PM CDT

How Electronic Pickpocketing Works

Though issuers downplay the risks, RFID technology in credit and debit cards could be putting consumers at risk.

Target 5

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 at 02:14 PM CDT

Student Loan Borrowers Say They're Being Gouged

Several student loan borrowers say they were hit with higher payments and fees after their loan balances were transferred to another servicer, they say, without warning.

Videos

Tragedy in Oklahoma: Search and Rescue

Rescue teams combed through flattened homes for survivors early Tuesday after a massive tornado tore through the suburbs of Oklahoma City, killing at least 24 people and injuring at least 120, NBC...

Severe Storm Risk Continues in Chicago

Earlier in the evening, the same storm system hit the Peoria area with massive amounts of hail and 60 MPH winds.

Overnight Storms Damage Homes in Chicago, Peoria

Storm hit Peoria with massive amounts of hail, 60 mph winds and damaging lightning.

Hawks vs. Wings: Three Stars of Game 3

The Chicago Blackhawks came out more intense on Monday, but it wasn't enough as the Detroit Red Wings won Game 3 by a score of 3-1.

Trial Pitting Donald Trump Against 87-Year-Old Nears End

Jurors to hear closing arguments Tuesday.

Sen. Kirk Uncertain on Pritzker's Confirmation

Commerce Secretary confirmation hearings scheduled for Thursday.

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Target 5

Investigating the Issues That Affect You Most

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.

Lincolnwood family says they were caught in the middle of two insurance companies after a fire destroyed everything they had.

What happens after a devastating fire rarely makes headlines, but a Lincolnwood family says they were caught in the middle of two insurance companies after a fire destroyed everything they

Chicago's coffers have collected about $700,000 in the year since a new ordinance required banks and other financial institutions to better maintain the properties they foreclose upon.

Is new safety technology is cars making inroads when it comes to preventing crashes? A first look at how they are performing in the real world, and why some are more effective than others.

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 at 02:09 PM CDT

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 at 02:10 PM CDT

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 at 02:11 PM CDT

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 at 02:12 PM CDT

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Rescue teams combed through flattened homes for survivors early Tuesday after a massive tornado tore through the suburbs of Oklahoma City, killing at least 24 people and injuring at least 120, NBC...

Earlier in the evening, the same storm system hit the Peoria area with massive amounts of hail and 60 MPH winds.

Storm hit Peoria with massive amounts of hail, 60 mph winds and damaging lightning.

The Chicago Blackhawks came out more intense on Monday, but it wasn't enough as the Detroit Red Wings won Game 3 by a score of 3-1.

Jurors to hear closing arguments Tuesday.

Commerce Secretary confirmation hearings scheduled for Thursday.