Suburban Chicago man faces child abduction and sex abuse charges
Officers are looking for anyone else who may have been part of a similar incident.
Officers are looking for anyone else who may have been part of a similar incident.
On two separate occasions, he's accused of trying to use cash to convince high school girls to get into his vehicle in Palatine. One agreed. Police said she was sexually abused.
The two staffers from Township High School District 214 in the northwest suburbs were treated to dinners and drinks, as well as visits to a racetrack and a distillery last April. It was all paid for by an air conditioning contractor.
The two employees include a maintenance worker and a former operations director at Township High School District 214.
Some of the brave men and women whose job is to keep people safe got a bit of a break on Monday. Members of several Chicago area police and fire departments spent their day on the golf course, where local organizations thanked them for their service. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos had the story.
"It's normally the government's job to pay for those trips to make sure that they aren't influenced improperly."
It's not the kind of competition getting tons of media attention, but it's the experience of the athletes that caught CBS 2's attention.
The Summer Olympics are still a year away, but the games have been going on all month in Arlington Heights. It's not the kind of competition getting tons of media attention, but it's the experience of the athletes that caught CBS 2's Noel Brennan's attention. He went to a gold medal match at the Moorings retirement community.
The city and team have been meeting while the demolition at the old Arlington Park is still in full force.
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a joint statement on Thursday the two sides were continuing their "productive discussion" this week as the team has been exploring options to build a new stadium outside of the city.
A large part of the grandstand has been demolished.
Construction progress continues at the Arlington Park Race Track, as Chopper 2 saw on Tuesday. A large part of the grandstand has been demolished.
James Lewis has died. Back in 1982, he was believed to be a prime suspect in the killings.
Investigators and victims' families may never know who was responsible for the Tylenol murders after the death of a key suspect. James Lewis has died. Back in 1982, he was believed to be a prime suspect in the killings.
The Bears purchased the track property as a possible site for a new stadium.
Some conflicts have emerged over how much tax the Bears would pay if they built a large, mixed-use complex, including the stadium at the property.
Some conflicts have emerged over how much tax the Bears would pay if they built a large, mixed-use complex, including the stadium at the property. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Some Arlington Heights leaders were set to meet Monday evening with the CEO of the Chicago Bears about the team's possible relocation to the northwest suburbs.
The continuing work at the former racetrack comes as the team has been openly exploring other options for a future stadium.
The Chicago Bears announced that external demolition at the Arlington Park racetrack was to begin on Friday. It was the latest step toward possibly turning the 326-acre site in Arlington Heights into the new home for a future stadium to house the Bears. The team had already started interior demolition at the site last month.
Bears President Kevin Warren met with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday.
They'll be served Monday through Friday starting today through Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Free lunches will be offered to all kids and teens who are under 18.
At least one other west suburban community has already met with the Bears to discuss a future stadium.
At least one other west suburban community has already met with the Bears to discuss a future stadium. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
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Police said the man grabbed a 25-year-old woman, in the 700 block of West Brompton Avenue, and threatened her with a gun.
There is a low potential for severe weather, but some could be strong with gusty wind.
CBS 2 calculated a 50% increase in crypto-related cases in just a decade, according to Chicago police data.
Danny Mendick had two hits, and Gavin Sheets and manager Pedro Grifol were ejected for arguing balls and strikes in the eighth inning.
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
A bill that could ultimately ban TikTok in the U.S. will soon head for a vote in the Senate. Here's what experts say to expect next.
The Supreme Court considered whether efforts to address homelessness in Grants Pass, Oregon, violated the Constitution's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
In an interview with Dana Bash on CNN Sunday morning, Pritzker stressed that groups gathering in Chicago this August will be allowed some protests – to a point.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
Elliott Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
Café Selmarie, 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September. Owner Birgit Kobayashi is set to retire.
Right now, Illinois sports books pay 15% tax on their revenue. But Gov. JB Pritzker's latest budget proposal would spike the tax to 35%.
Currently, a pair of two-story vintage buildings occupy the space.
Quinn has filed an ordinance with the Chicago city clerk that would ask the City Council to put a referendum on the November ballot allowing voters to decide if their tax dollars should support new stadiums.
The Lincoln Square standby, at 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Colbert lived in Chicago for 11 years, performing and "cutting his comedy teeth" at the legendary Second City and attending Northwestern University. His show will broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater Aug. 19-22 on CBS.
The mural was unveiled on the side of the building at the southeast corner the Chicago Medical Society building at Grand Avenue Dearborn Street.
Chicago police are warning residents after a man attempted to sexually assault two women in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.
Police on Monday evening released surveillance photos and video of a man wanted in the shooting that killed Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca outside his home in the Gage Park neighborhood over the weekend.
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
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CBS 2 calculated a 50% increase in crypto-related cases in just a decade, according to Chicago police data. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
Huesca was off duty, but in uniform, at the time of the shooting.
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
There is a low potential for severe weather, but some could be strong with gusty wind.
Police said the man grabbed a 25-year-old woman, in the 700 block of West Brompton Avenue, and threatened her with a gun.
CBS 2 calculated a 50% increase in crypto-related cases in just a decade, according to Chicago police data.
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
CBS 2 discovered the woman, Whitley Temple, was hired by the City of Chicago while awaiting trial.
Danny Mendick had two hits, and Gavin Sheets and manager Pedro Grifol were ejected for arguing balls and strikes in the eighth inning.
The team is planning to hold a press conference with city officials on Wednesday to unveil their plans for a new publicly-owned stadium on the Museum Campus.
Josh Melnick and Chris Terry each scored, and Hudson Elynuik had two assists
White started 78 games and averaged just over 19 points per contest, up from 9.7 a season ago.
Nico Hoerner had three hits and two RBIs for the Cubs, and Mike Tauchman had two hits and scored twice.
Sandra Kolalou was convicted in the death of 69-year-old Frances Walker.
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Huesca was off duty, but in uniform, at the time of the shooting.
Crosetti Brand, 37, said he intends to fight the 17 counts he faces, including first-degree murder.
Ann Migliorato, 61, is charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a child, one felony count of aggravated battery involving strangulation, and one misdemeanor count of operating a child care facility without a license.