Police look for man who sexually abused a girl walking home from school in Washington Park
After the 11-year-old girl kicked her attacker, she was able to escape home to her mom – who called 911.
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After the 11-year-old girl kicked her attacker, she was able to escape home to her mom – who called 911.
The boy remains hospitalized in Chicago where police said his condition has "somewhat improved."
The victim suffered minor injuries and declined to be taken to a hospital.
Police have arrested a man believed to be connected to a string of attacks and kidnapping attempts against women.
The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.
Police said the suspect, a Chicago Heights man, later attacked and robbed a second victim.
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A man and a woman, both between the ages of 25 and 30 years old, are seen on cell phone video of the attack.
Three teenagers were arrested in connection with the police chase or on weapons charges.
An unknown vehicle drove by them while standing outside and fired shots.
The suspect was s charged with failure to report an accident with serious injuries and failure to exercise due care for a pedestrian.
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Prosecutors said the boy is unlikely to survive. Aunt held without bail and charged with attempted murder.
He's is facing several charges including six for armed robbery and four for vehicular hijacking.
The two victims were standing in the 1200 block of South Keeler Avenue when they were shot by an unknown offender.
CBS 2 investigator Megan Hickey looked into similar cases in recent years to get an idea of what might happen next.
The man was traveling eastbound on 59th Street when three unknown offenders approached in a dark-colored SUV.
An anti-violence group was playing a softball game when shots rang out nearby, injuring some participants.
The suspect allegedly knocked the victim to the ground, took her personal property and fled.
Police initially spotted the man because he was smoking at the 79th Street station.
The man allegedly offered $150 for the girl before attempting to take her by grabbing her hair.
She was transported to Comer Children's Hospital in critical condition. So far, no one is in custody.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Cmdr. Greg Bovino sparred on social media this week, after the mayor endorsed "ABOLISH ICE" as a possible name for a Chicago snowplow.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Cmdr. Greg Bovino sparred on social media this week, after the mayor endorsed "ABOLISH ICE" as a possible name for a Chicago snowplow.
A court hearing was set for Wednesday to try to stop the sudden loss of $60 million in funding for Illinois after-school programs.
Education advocates in Chicago filed two lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Education this week, arguing that students returning from Christmas vacation will be left without crucial resources such as after-school programs.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
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U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
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The shows at the Lincoln Park and Garfield Park conservatories have been open since Thanksgiving week.
The Borman Expressway (I-80/94) in Northwest Indiana was jammed early Wednesday morning on account of two crashes involving semi-trailer trucks, one of which left at least one person dead.
A court hearing was set for Wednesday to try to stop the sudden loss of $60 million in funding for Illinois after-school programs. Lauren Victory reports.
The last day of the year means many of us are reflecting on what was, and preparing for what will be. Jericka Duncan got some feedback from people on the street in New York City.
Ken Johnson said he has even tried barking sounds to scare the bear, but the bear won’t budge.
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An immigrant seeking asylum in the U.S. said he won a jackpot at the Bally's temporary casino in downtown Chicago earlier this month, but he can't get paid because of his immigration status.
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