PJ Randhawa

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Consumer Investigative Reporter at WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL)

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Retired nun loses $400K in elaborate sweepstakes scam

4 days ago | nbcwashington.com | PJ Randhawa

A postcard promised millions - but the real surprise came when a locksmith showed up at her door, sent by scammers in a relentless sweepstakes scam. By the end, a retired nun from Wheeling, Illinois, tells NBC Chicago's NBC 5 Responds her life savings were gone. If you haven't heard of Publisher's Clearing House giveaways, they used to be a big deal.
Retired nun loses $400k to sweepstakes scam

4 days ago | nbcchicago.com | PJ Randhawa
NBC 5 Responds: Retired nun loses $400K in elaborate sweepstakes scam

4 days ago | nbcchicago.com | PJ Randhawa

A postcard promised millions — but the real surprise came when a locksmith showed up at her door, sent by scammers in a relentless sweepstakes scam. By the end, a retired nun from wheeling tells NBC 5 Responds, her life savings were gone. If you haven’t heard of Publisher's Clearing House giveaways, they used to be a big deal.
Cucumber recall expands after salmonella outbreak

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | PJ Randhawa
Contaminated cucumbers sicken 5 people in Illinois and Indiana, CDC says

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | Leigh Lesniak |PJ Randhawa

As a recall of cucumbers grown in South Florida expanded this week, NBC Chicago learned four people in Illinois and one person in Indiana are among those who have gotten sick from salmonella. At least 45 people have gotten sick nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The recalls impact different companies using cucumbers that came from Bedner Growers Inc. in Boynton Beach, Florida.
Lead and cancer-causing chemicals found in popular faucets sold online

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | PJ Randhawa

There's growing concern about what might be coming out of your faucets and showerheads — and it's not just water. New recalls reveal some plumbing parts, most of them manufactured overseas, may be leaching lead into your home's water supply. NBC 5 Responds helped get several of those recalled products off the market after we noticed they were still available for sale despite the recall.
Study shows lead found in sink and shower faucets

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | PJ Randhawa
City sends $71,000 water bill to owner of vacant, fire-damaged building

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | PJ Randhawa

A young Chicago property owner was left searching for answers after he was sent a water bill for over $70,000 on a vacant building that had been ravaged by a fire. Omar Saleh was just 22 years old when he inherited a commercial building in the city's West Garfield Park neighborhood. For years, it housed a convenience store, known as 3400 Food & Liquor. “It was in our family for about 20-25 years,” Saleh said. It was meant to be a stepping stone to give Saleh a strong start in life.
Suburban couple fights for fair Cook County property taxes after massive increase

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | Leigh Lesniak |PJ Randhawa

In May, the Cook County Treasurer put out a report showing homeowners are getting stuck with higher property taxes because businesses keep winning their property assessment appeals. The treasurer explains it this way: the county needs to collect a set amount in property taxes each year. So, when businesses get their bills reduced, homeowners have to cover the gap. One couple told NBC 5 Responds their property tax increase was so steep, they might lose their home.
Consumer Reports lists top sunscreens ahead of summer 2025

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | PJ Randhawa

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RT @oasis: Please be aware. Thousands of fake Oasis tickets have already been discovered on Stubhub and Vivid Seats before the North Americ…