The Chicago Sun-Times put a call out to people this week to be extra cautious in protecting themselves against identity theft. They caution that identity theft is often more of a problem in the summer when people let their guard down and are out traveling. Because there are many ways thieves can steal your identity, they give several tips for protecting yourself. read more

Eleven local Chicagoan are facing federal charges of unemployment fraud. While federal cases can be quite different than those levied by the state, a crime is a crime and the potential for prison time is bad no matter what court you’re in. read more