Man sentenced to 37 years in prison for sexually exploiting nearly 100 girls
A man has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of nearly 100 children, officials announced Wednesday.
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A man has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of nearly 100 children, officials announced Wednesday.
Employees of two schools in Evanston are accused of sex crimes against children that are not part of the school district.
Actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, officials said Friday.
A tutor and substitute teacher was in court on Friday, charged with inappropriately touching a child he was tutoring in Orland Park. He's also been charged with inappropriately touching a student he was teaching in Evergreen Park.
A former Catholic school teacher, who just days ago was fired by the Archdiocese of Chicago, has been charged with sexually abusing a child while working as a private tutor in southwest suburban Orland Park.
The Archdiocese of Chicago faces new accusations and three lawsuits accusing the Catholic church of keeping two priests in the ministry for decades, despite warnings and complaints of sexual abuse of children.
An Aurora man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting a girl he met on Snapchat, and investigators said they believe there might be more victims.
The Department of Homeland Security said the pilot was arrested on charges involving child sex abuse materials.
Operation Grayskull helped shutter four heavily trafficked dark web sites where violent child sexual abuse materials were traded and housed.
Brian Crowder was charged with criminal sexual assault in 2022 after the victim said she was coerced into a relationship with him.
The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests is calling for the new pope to impose a zero-tolerance policy.
Chicago priest Fr. Matthew Foley is being reinstated after he was cleared of allegations he had sexually abused a child 30 years ago, the archdiocese said.
An employee in the Will County Sheriff's Office was arrested by agents from the Department of Homeland Security and charged with two counts of child sex assault, officials said Friday.
The separate allegations against the two priests date back 30 to 40 years.
Jaime Reyes, 70, pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child and one count of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.
At 5:53 p.m. Sunday, the man performed an indecent act in front of two minor children in the 6200 block of North Maplewood Avenue.
Those who know Adam Stafford King said the allegations come as a complete surprise, as he has had a glowing reputation in the world of dog showing. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Antonio Hopkins, 33, was arrested on Wednesday on one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Police said the girl told them a woman she knows "inappropriately touched" her on Wednesday. The girl was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital for treatment.
In part, Illinois' Faith's Law enforces the requirement for adults to speak up if they suspect sexual abuse.
Chicago Public Schools parents received an email from the district about a new law protecting child victims of sexual abuse.
She was sexually abused by a teacher at her northwest suburban high school, and would learn that adults knew there was an inappropriate relationship, but did nothing about it.
A war of words between the leader of the church in Chicago and the top attorney for the state.
The report found, in all six dioceses in Illinois, there were 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused nearly 2,000 children.
A nearly five-year investigation by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office has uncovered hundreds more cases of child sex abuse by Catholic clergy members than first reported by church officials.
Hobart Fire Department said around noon that they responded to a mutual aid request for a report of a vehicle that was overturned on its roof in the river.
Service on the Metra Union Pacific-West line was halted during the Monday evening rush after a train hit a semi-trailer truck near west suburban Berkeley.
As the war with Iran continues, gas prices have surged, and it's been a rollercoaster on the stock market, but there are other price swings at play that might be less obvious.
This Women's History Month, meet Ritu Shah as she shares her journey from being a chemical engineering student to becoming CEO at ClostraBio in Chicago.
A Chicago man has been charged with threatening to shoot up a synagogue in retaliation for the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
Rahm Emanuel is proposing a far-reaching measure to crack down on betting in predictive markets in Washington as part of an effort to call attention to what he sees as a culture of corruption gripping the nation's politics.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
The company announced on Monday that drivers with a DoorDash debit card will earn 10% cash back on any gas purchase. Those who travel 125 miles or more will also receive a weekly fuel payment between $5 and $15.
The Lake Station Fire and Rescue team responded to the scene and continued the search effort. They said that the search remains ongoing.
Service on the Metra Union Pacific-West line was halted during the Monday evening rush after a train hit a semi-trailer truck near west suburban Berkeley.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is tracking the latest swing in temperatures and a severe storm risk near the end of the week.
As the war with Iran continues, gas prices have surged, and it's been a roller coaster on the stock market, but there are other price swings at play that might be less obvious.
The man charged in the murder of Sheridan Gorman missed his first court appearance because he was being treated for tuberculosis, prosecutors said.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived at O'Hare International Airport Monday morning, CBS News Chicago confirmed.
Three people are dead in what appears to be a triple homicide in Crete Township, Illinois, the Will County Sheriff's Department said Monday morning.
A man was detained until trial Monday on charges in the death of a Chicago firefighter who died fighting a blaze in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood.
Hobart Fire Department said around noon that they responded to a mutual aid request for a report of a vehicle that was overturned on its roof in the river.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
Tickets to a pair of Blackhawks games in Germany next season will go on sale on Friday.
Chicago's win was the team's first of the season after losing 4-0 to Angel City FC last weekend.
Bedard scored his team-leading 29th goal, and Nick Lardis connected as the Blackhawks lost their second straight.
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
Illinois will now go on to face Houston on Thursday, March 26, at the Toyota Center.
Burglars crashed into the renowned Golden Apple Grille and Breakfast House in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood early Monday morning, while the 24-hour restaurant was open.
A man was detained until trial Monday on charges in the death of a Chicago firefighter who died fighting a blaze in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood.
The man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman last week missed his first court appearance on Monday, because he was being treated for tuberculosis, prosecutors said.
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
