New ABC7 Chicago series, 'Consumer Chronicles,' showcases I-Team stories on scams, rip-offs, more

Friday, February 7, 2025 10:19PM
Consumer Chronicles
Consumer Chronicles

CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 Chicago is excited to announce its new series, "Consumer Chronicles," brought to you by our I-Team.

Consumer investigative reporters Samantha Chatman and Jason Knowles are showcasing some of their biggest, most impactful and widely discussed stories in the Chicago area.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

From scams and rip-offs to heartbreaking cases of loss and lack of government accountability, the I-Team is rounding up stories that left our viewers stunned and wanting to hear more.

This will be an ongoing series, and we hope that it'll encourage our viewers to stay informed and to reach out to the I-Team if they're ever in need.

Consumer Chronicles: Episode 1

Palos Hills woman absolved of paying income taxes on $50K she didn't earn
South suburban woman says Airbnb host charged her over $18K for damage she didn't cause
Suburban woman says she's paid thousands in extra Cook Co. property taxes from square footage error
Family gets nearly $20K in benefits for veteran's widow with dementia with help from I-Team
Englewood senior gets $36K water bill from city, calls ABC7 for help
$20K water bill leaves Back of the Yards family in shock: 'It's unbelievable'
What banking scams are the biggest threat right now? What to watch for, how to protect yourself
Chicago restaurant groups stand by surcharges; what to look for as some say they should be removed
Misspelled name caused man to sit in Cook County morgue for 6 weeks, family says
Recall runaround: Homewood woman struggles to get loaner vehicle from BMW
Sexual assault victim says attacker walks free after 2 years, blames state's DNA processing systems
Chicago woman says thieves stole Usher United Center tickets from Ticketmaster account
More Ticketmaster customers come forward after tickets stolen from accounts
FBI warns about 'phantom hacker' scam after Chicago woman loses $20,000
Giant concrete blocks obstruct Harvey businesses; city says owners delinquent on property taxes

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