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It May Be Too Late For Good Holiday Travel Deals

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It already feels like the holiday season outside, and it turns out airfares are already on the rise – but one travel expert says not to give up just yet. CBS 2's Kristyn Hartman reports.

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In just a few months, higher electric bills land in your mailbox. ComEd is raising rates by 22 percent.

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Higher electric bills will soon land in your mailbox. ComEd is raising rates by 22 percent. CBS 2 consumer reporter Dorothy Tucker is helping you fight the hike.
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Dorothy Tucker

Dorothy Tucker serves as a general assignment reporter at CBS 2. She also specializes in the latest consumer information to save you money and avoid scams.
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