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Condo Rental Scam Dupes Owner, Renters

Moving day for many Chicago residents who live in apartments – May 1 – is right around the corner. FOX Chicago News recently followed the trail of an elaborate rental scam that not only duped the tenants but the landlord as well.

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Since joining FOX News Chicago in January 1994, Mark Saxenmeyer has received some of broadcasting's highest…

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While schools should take all the necessary steps to minimize the risk of foodborne illness, families and …

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Condo Rental Scam Dupes Owner, Renters Alike

Moving day for many Chicago residents who live in apartments – May 1 – is right around the corner. FOX Chicago News recently followed the trail of an elaborate

Affordable, Flexible New Approach to College Education

Times are tough for college students like Inessa Volkonidina, a pre-med student who wants to become a doctor.

Expert Advice on Choosing a 'Smartphone'

Cell phones are changing so quickly it can be hard to keep up with the technology.

The Gacy Tapes: Voice of a Serial Killer

Attorney Robert Motta is the owner of a shoebox that contains a little known secret -- ten audio tapes he and his partner recorded interviewing Gacy for his trial.

How to Stop a Cyber-Snooping Boss

There are lots of ways to become invisible to your bosses, so you can surf your Facebook, match.com or your pornography.

Gov to Give Struggling Homeowners Cash to Avoid Foreclosure

If you know anyone struggling to pay their mortgage, think about a new offer from Uncle Sam.

Fines, Safety at Odds Where Chicago Has Red Light Camera Intersections

Here's a number to consider the next time before you blow through a red light in Chicago: $64.1 million. That's the financial haul the city's red light cameras

Group Honors Best-Dressed African-American Women

A 70-year-old tradition still endures today because the awardees are honored for their achievements and sense of community service far more than their sense of

As Economy Falters, Meth Labs Grow

The number of meth labs being seized in Illinois is reaching new proportions.

Prisoner Says Toyota Camry to Blame for Deadly Crash

Almost four years ago, Koua Fong Lee was driving a Toyota that ended up in a fatal crash. Back then it looked like the only reasonable explanation for the crash was operator

Vigilantes Stalk Terrorists on the Internet

An Amtrak train isn't the first place you'd think to look for somebody trying to save the world. But Aaron Weisbard isnt just anybody.

Cab Crash Survivor Racks Up More Than $1M in Medical Bills

Doctors didn't think Joyce Kilburg would be around to tell her story. She was in a cab and involved in a terrible crash last fall that left her in a coma.

Budget Cuts Leave County Judges With Less Security

On a typical morning at the Daley Center, people pour into the courthouse. Some of them will lose their cars, their homes or even their loved ones. And some

Lt. Gov Duties in Other States 'Substantial.' What Will Happen in Ill.?

Indiana's Lieutenant Governor has 46 constitutional and statutorily approved duties. The body of work taken on by Indiana's Lieutenant Governor could not be

Chicago Civil Rights-Era Bank Weathers Financial Storm

Banking news has been mostly bad news recently, but for African American history month FOX Chicago News brings you a bank that turned a bad situation into

In Divorce Cases, Which Parent Decides Child's Religion?

A nasty Cook County divorce case has turned into a bitter struggle over religion, and could involve jail time. At issue? How much influence divorced parents should have over their

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It's a new year, a new decade and no better time to commit to be fit. FOX …

Raw Video: Q & A with Dr. Oz

We only had so much time to show our participants’ Q&A with Dr. Mehmet Oz about …

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Join the FOX Chicago team as they put their knowledge to the test and follow Dr. Oz' advice in his book, …

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Every year in America, more than 80 million Americans go on a diet, yet only …

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Dr. Oz shares his recipe for a delicious and healthy breakfast shake.

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Through The Lens Of Loss

A look at a very sick boy, his family and their determination not to give in. Mark Saxenmeyer reports.

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