St. Charles police arrest five people in connection with human trafficking enterprise
There are disturbing details and arrests following a months-long investigation into human trafficking, and the victims are all women from South America.
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Chicago firefighter charged with running illegal erotic massage business at home
Brendan Kennedy-Gasior, 37, is facing felony charges of promoting prostitution.
Chicago firefighter charged with running illegal erotic massage business at home
Brendan Kennedy-Gasior, 37, is facing felony charges of promoting prostitution.
Inside a brothel raid with the Cook County Sheriff's police, and how they help sex trafficking victims
Sex trafficking is a complicated problem that for many reasons is difficult for law enforcement to address and enforce.
Inside a raid on a brothel with the Cook County Sheriff's Police
Sex trafficking is a complicated problem that for many reasons is difficult for law enforcement to address and enforce. But as CBS 2's Joe Donlon found as he rode along for a sting operation earlier this summer, those challenges are not stopping efforts to fight trafficking.
Garfield Ridge residents say Cicero Avenue prostitution has crossed into their alleys, backyards
Residents say they have reported it to police and the alderman, but the problem keeps getting worse.
Garfield Ridge residents say prostitution has taken over neighborhood
The residents say they have reported it to police and the alderman, but the problem keeps getting worse. CBS 2's Marybel González reports.
Retired Cook County judge among more than 100 arrested in human trafficking sting in Florida
"He requested an attorney," Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Wednesday. "Well judge, you need an attorney. You got problems."
West Rogers Park Business Demolished After Raid By Police, Federal Agents
A West Rogers Park building has been torn down after authorities conducted a raid there this week.
Feds Accuse 2 Truckers With Chicago Connections Of Kidnapping Women, Recruiting Them Into Prostitution; FBI Looking For Potential Victims
The FBI on Wednesday was asking for help in finding potential victims and information about two truck drivers – one of them from Chicago – who are accused of kidnapping women and demanding ransom for their release.
Man Charged With Running Prostitution Operation Out Of Bridgeport Apartment
A man stood charged Saturday with running a prostitution operation out of his Bridgeport neighborhood apartment.
Patriots Owner Wants Prostitution Video Blocked From Public
Under Florida law, most evidence is made public when given to defendants. That hasn't happened yet with the videos, and lawyers for Kraft and the other men want to pre-empt it, arguing that evidence shouldn't be made public until the investigation is complete, if ever.
Patriots Owner Kraft Offered Plea Deal In Prostitution Case
According to police records, Kraft was chauffeured to the massage parlor in a 2014 white Bentley on the evening of Jan. 19, where officers say they secretly videotaped him engaging in a sex act and then handing over an undetermined amount of cash.
Orland Park Spa Shuttered After Masseuse Allegedly Tries To Sell Sex
A massage parlor in south suburban Orland Park has been shut down and a masseuse is charged with prostitution after she allegedly offered to perform a sex act on an undercover officer in exchange for money, according to police.
Gurnee Man Charged With Promoting Prostitution Out Of Albany Park Apartment
Luis Zacarias-Ahumada, 39, was charged Friday with two counts of promoting prostitution.
Prostitution Sting Results In Four Arrests On State Line Between Hammond, Calumet City
Four men were arrested for soliciting a prostitute along the state line between Calumet City and Hammond, police say.
'Manhattan Madam' Met With Mueller's Team
Investigators appear to be interested in her ties to longtime Donald Trump adviser Roger Stone, whom she has known for a decade.
Backpage Shut Down By The Government
The federal government sealed the website known for selling sex.
Chicago Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal Sex-Trafficking Case
A Chicago man was promised a finder's fee of a couple hundred dollars to recruit a teenage girl to work as a prostitute.
Undercover 'Bots' Help In Sheriff's Prostitution Sting
Some 2,500 sex buyers thought they were chatting with prostitutes Ariel, Brook or Cari. But these were really software programs.
Naperville Woman Charged With Prostitution At Warrenville Spa
The owner of a west suburban spa was arrested Monday afternoon and charged with prostitution in Warrenville.
Sheriff And Feds Bust 3 Reputed Brothels In Chicago Area
Investigators with Sheriff Tom Dart's vice unit and U.S. Homeland Security raided apartments they believe were operating as brothels.
City Busts 6 Massage Parlors For Prostitution In 'Operation Hot Towel'
Chicago police and city officials cracked down on massage parlors running afoul of city regulations, and busted six shops for prostitution.
Women Arrested In Undercover Sting At Lombard Spa
Two women were arrested in an undercover sting at a spa last week in west suburban Lombard.
Massage License Revoked After Employee Cited For Prostitution
Shangri-La Massages & Spa at 215 Dean St. was charged with ordinance violations in February and will have to pay a $500 fine, according to a statement from the city of St. Charles.
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PAWS Chicago waves fees for select pets this weekend
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Legendary Signature Room closes leaving workers 'lost, hurt, confused'
"It sucks. I'm only 30, and I've never thought I'd have to file for unemployment."
Lincoln Square Apple Fest expanding this year
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A key City Council committee met for nearly five hours on Friday to discuss the latest on Chicago's efforts to house thousands of asylum seekers.
3 dead after being found unresponsive in Edgewater senior apartment
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Despite rise in catalytic converter theft, few arrests made in Chicago
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
Child care providers face "cliff" with pandemic funds set to expire
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Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Feds to fund improvements to keep pedestrians off Chicago area railroad tracks
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
Now-dead man suspected in murder of Romeoville family had lengthy criminal record
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
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A key City Council committee met for nearly five hours on Friday to discuss the latest on Chicago's efforts to house thousands of asylum seekers.
Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Seven buses of migrants arrive in Chicago for second day in a row
Late Wednesday night, we were there as adults and small children stepped off one of the buses, and greeted with blankets.
House Republicans outline basis for Biden impeachment inquiry in first hearing
Top Republicans outlined their view of the factual and legal basis for an impeachment inquiry into President Biden in a 30-page memo.
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Nonprofit dance group owed nearly $50,000 for holiday show performance
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Kia, Hyundai models recalled due to fire risk; separate concerns about security flaws persist
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
Indiana AG sues MV Realty, says company is deceptive
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
Contractor accused of scamming people in need of housework
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Getting Hosed: Officials finally address on bad water billing at City Council hearing
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COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Teen who's had two lung transplants gets behind-the-scenes tour of Field Museum
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Northwestern researchers get $45M to develop implant to sense and treat cancer
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GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Workers at Chicago Ford plant worry they may have to walk off the job amid strike
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
Alderman wants moratorium on Dollar Tree stores, says properties are "filthy"
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Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
Steppenwolf Theatre announces layoffs of 13 staffers
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Friday Blitz: Oak Park River Forest v. Lyons Township
CBS 2's Marshall Harris is at the big game at Oak Park River Forest High School where the Huskies are taking on Lyons Township Lions.
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Connor Bedard skates in first NHL exhibition game with Blackhawks, who beat Blues in OT
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Cubs get swept by Braves, fall out of position for NL wild card
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
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Teri Bristol, Chicago house music DJ, dies at 66
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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PAWS Chicago waiving fees for over 80 dogs and cats
PAWS is featuring animals who have been in foster care or at the shelter longer than expected.
Signature Room employee surprised by sudden closure; 'It sucks'
CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports, employees at the legendary John Hancock restaurant and lounge were stunned to find out the place closed abruptly leaving them without jobs.
Lincoln Square Apple Fest expanding this year
This year Apple Fest is expanding along Lincoln Avenue from Lawrence to Sunnyside.
3 dead after being found unresponsive in Chicago senior apartment
A death investigation is underway after three people were found dead inside an apartment in Edgewater. According to Chicago police, three adults were found unresponsive in the 5800 block of North Broadway Avenue.
Chicago police commander demoted
The Chicago police commander who was working a side security job at the Guaranteed Rate Field the night of a still-unsolved shooting during a White Sox game was demoted.
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
"Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders" documentary premieres on Paramount + on October 10
Using hours of exclusive archival footage, the five-part docuseries transports viewers back four decades to the moments after a twisted killer laced Tylenol pills with cyanide and killed seven people in the Chicago area.
Good Samaritans step in after woman is robbed, beaten in Little Italy alley
Surveillance video shows the man punching the woman in an attempt to get her purse. Keep in mind this happened at 4 p.m.
Oak Park on alert after armed robberies, carjackings this past weekend
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
Several people robbed at South Chicago bus stop
CBS 2 news crews talked with one of the victims who said his iPhone was stolen by a group near 79th Street and Jeffery Boulevard.
