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 than...

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 as...

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 had. Lisa...

Some Banks Not Making Good on 'Bank Blight'...

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 candy. Lisa...

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

Hossa Misses Morning Skate, Kane-Toews Reunited

Chicago Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa, who missed Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final Monday, did not skate with his team at morning skate n Wednesday.

Recovered Body Could Be Missing U of C Student: Spokesman

According to local reports, the body is male.

First Wave of Schools Closing Wednesday

Today marks the last day of class for many Chicago Public Schools students, but for those at more than two dozen Track E schools, it's the last day there for good.

Florida Warrant Adds to Chief Keef's Legal Woes

Chicago teen rapper faces marijuana possession charge in Miami.

Obama in Berlin: Time to Cut Cold War Nuke Arsenals

Fifty years after John F. Kennedy's famous speech in Berlin, President Barack Obama spoke Wednesday in front of the Brandenburg Gate, saying "our work is not yet done" on global challenges. Speaking to a...

Fan Mows "Go Hawks" On Lawn

Schaumburg man shows ultimate support for playoff team.

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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 had. Lisa...

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

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

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

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Chicago Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa, who missed Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final Monday, did not skate with his team at morning skate n Wednesday.

According to local reports, the body is male.

Today marks the last day of class for many Chicago Public Schools students, but for those at more than two dozen Track E schools, it's the last day there for good.

Chicago teen rapper faces marijuana possession charge in Miami.

Fifty years after John F. Kennedy's famous speech in Berlin, President Barack Obama spoke Wednesday in front of the Brandenburg Gate, saying "our work is not yet done" on global challenges. Speaking to a...

Schaumburg man shows ultimate support for playoff team.