http://chicago.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=46&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://chicago.bbb.org/article/nominations-being-accepted-for-the-bbb-torch-award-for-marketplace-ethics-12260 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://chicago.bbb.org/article/identity-theft-prevention--free-shredding-event-12349 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://chicago.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-consumers-of-robocalls-promising-to-lower-their-credit-card-interest-rate-12333 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://chicago.bbb.org/article/bbb-small-business-advice-on-fighting-friendly-fraud-12484 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://chicago.bbb.org/article/defend-your-business-against-the-h1n1-virus-this-winter-12811 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://chicago.bbb.org/article/bbb-alerts-consumers-about-advance-fee-loans-12641 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://chicago.bbb.org/article/as-halloween-trick-or-treat-approaches-dont-let-scareware-trick-your-computer-12912 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://chicago.bbb.org/article/teeth-whitening-products-sold-online-wipe-smile-off-consumers-faces-13014 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://chicago.bbb.org/article/breast-cancer-donation-check-it-out-before-going-pink-13136 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT As more families struggle in the tough economy, retailers are trying to make paying for holiday gifts more flexible by offering layaway options. With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of credit cards. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-advice-on-using-layaway-for-holiday-purchases-13656 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://chicago.bbb.org/article/tips-help-first-time-home-buyers-racing-the-clock-for-tax-credit-13187 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau warns consumers about online programs that promise fast and easy high school diplomas or college degrees. BelfordHighschool.com and BelfordUniversity.org have recieve 117 complaints about their online programs. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-your-online-diploma-could-be-a-worthless-piece-of-paper-12226 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT A brief pamphlet intended for business owners, explaining how to watch for, and protect against, business directory scams. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/throwing-the-book-at-business-directory-scams-13061 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT A rolling list of reported and/or active check scams and advance fee loan scams. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/the-chicago-bbb-list-of-reported-check-scams-and-advance-fee-lenders-7702 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT While Thanksgiving weekend or "Black Friday" marks the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, it is Cyber Monday—the Monday following Thanksgiving—that marks the unofficial opening for online holiday shopping. This year as more shoppers than ever before hunt for great deals, many people are using the Internet to decide where, when and how to get the best deals for their money. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois advises savvy shoppers looking for good deals both in stores and online not only do their research on www.bbb.org, but consider the following advice. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/safe-online-holiday-shopping-tips-from-better-business-bureau--13737 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago & Northern Illinois (BBB) announces the 2009 winners of the thirteenth annual Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, which spotlights companies that exemplify ethical business practices. Winners are: The Inland Real Estate Group, Packer Engineering, Inc, Tasty Catering, Assurance Agency, Ltd, and Integrated Project Management Co. Inc. Honorable Mentions will be awarded to: Shell Vacations, LLC, Champion Windows, and Cray, Kaiser LTD. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/top-ethical-businesses-honored-by-bbb-as-torch-award-winners-13374