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When the coronavirus pandemic put her trip on ice, a surprise development put a Chicago business owner’s $1,300 there, too.   In an Italian city already renowned for its history and food, another gem beckoned Chicago literary agent Lori Kilkelly. The Bologna Children’s Bookfair is the largest of its kind, geared toward authors and illustrators of children’s books. The...

When the coronavirus pandemic put her trip on ice, a surprise development put a Chicago business owner’s $1,300 there, too. NBC 5 Responds’ Lisa Parker reports

An Alaska resident found a stray SD card lying on the street in late September and discovered gruesome content inside: images and video of a woman appearing to be assaulted and murdered, NBC News reports. This week, Brian Smith, 48, was charged with first-degree murder in the case, the Anchorage Police Department said in a Wednesday statement. The memory card,...

Chase Bank announced on Thursday it will forgive all outstanding debt for Canadian customers who had either of its two VISA cards, NBC News reported. The move was a business decision to ease the bank’s exit as it wound down the credit cards, which it retired last year after 13 years of operation, Maria Martinez, vice president of communications for...

Equifax 2017. Marriott 2018. Capital One 2019. Data breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and personal details about you can lead to identity theft, such as credit cards and loans in your name. But it’s hard to pin the blame on any specific hack, as the most sophisticated criminals combine data from multiple attacks to better impersonate...

When President Donald Trump took the stage Tuesday at the Teen Action Summit in Washington, D.C., an image of what appeared to be the presidential seal was projected on the screen behind him. But, upon closer inspection, many noted that the bald eagle on the seal was doctored and bore a striking resemblance to the one on Russia’s coat of...

At a time when immigration enforcement has polarized the country, new acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan said he hopes to make a difference.

Two immigration officers had been parked outside a home well before dawn when their target — a Mexican man convicted of driving under the influence in 2015 — appeared to emerge as the sun illuminated a gray sky. “I’m going to do a vehicle stop,” an officer radioed. “I’m right behind you,” said another, lights flashing as they ordered the...

Marriott is pushing more heavily into home-sharing, confident that its combination of luxury properties and loyalty points can lure travelers away from rivals like Airbnb. The world’s biggest hotel company will start taking reservations this week for 2,000 homes in 100 markets in the U.S., Europe and Latin America. It plans to expand its Homes and Villas program to other...

Daryl Robinson filed a lawsuit against Marriott for alleged racial discrimination he experienced while working there.

If you stayed at one of Marriott’s Starwood hotels in recent years, hackers might have information on your address, credit card and even your passport. The company said Friday the information of as many as 500 million guests at Starwood hotels has been compromised and Marriott discovered that unauthorized access to data within its Starwood network has been taking place...

Since companies like Marriott and Starbucks have announced plans to ban plastic straws, many people with disabilities have spoken out against the movement. News4’s Aimee Cho spoke with one woman with muscular dystrophy who said she depends on straws to drink.

Alexa has a new job: hotel concierge. Amazon has launched a version of Alexa for hotels that lets guests order room service through the voice assistant, ask for more towels or get restaurant recommendations without having to pick up the phone and call the front desk. Marriott has signed up for the service, and will place Amazon Echo smart speakers...

Next time you head out on a trip, you may want to remember your own toiletries.

Across the globe, risks of terrorism and other violence have made tight security at hotels and resorts routine, even in countries where strict gun control laws may help prevent the kind of shooting attack that occurred Sunday night in Las Vegas. Security varies widely from place to place: in many cities luxury hotels have entrances that open straight into shopping...

A relief boat chartered by Marriott left non-Marriott guests stranded on St. Thomas after the U.S. Virgin Island was battered by Hurricane Irma. The non-Marriott guests were not allowed on the boat by dock security because they were not on the official manifest.

Mystery has gripped an upscale golf resort in suburban Lincolnshire after someone sneaked onto the hotel’s property and killed thousands of bees whose honey is sold in the hotel’s gift shop.

The nationwide “Know Your Value” conference focused on empowering working women is coming to Chicago Sept. 25.