Chicago Archdiocese pays out $1.2 million settlement for Fr. Daniel McCormack
The Chicago Archdiocese will pay $1.2 million to the latest man claiming he was abused by a pedophile priest.
The Chicago Archdiocese will pay $1.2 million to the latest man claiming he was abused by a pedophile priest.
Escareño took over the interim job last October following the ouster of predecessor Mike Kelly, over the district's handling of a sweeping lifeguard sex abuse scandal.
The settlement involved claims against an Irish Christian brother and four priests, including late renowned activist priest Rev. George Clements.
The review found there was no individual wrongdoing by NHL Players Association head Donald Fehr – nor an institutional failure of policy. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
The families said the assaults happened eight months apart and CPS did nothing to stop it. All of the children involved are in the district's special education program.
The Chicago Park District has been plagued by years of sex scandals, criminal assaults, and cover-ups, and we have tracked the continued fallout at CBS 2 closely. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The Chicago Park District has been plagued by years of sex scandals, criminal assaults, and cover-ups, and we have tracked the continued fallout at CBS 2 closely. As CBS 2's Tara Molina reports, some critics say the efforts being made to remedy the scandals are not enough.
The Chicago Park District has been plagued by years of sex scandals, criminal assaults, and cover-ups, and we have tracked the continued fallout at CBS 2 closely.
Months after the top two officials at the Chicago Park District resigned amid a sweeping lifeguard sex abuse scandal, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has tapped a former top deputy at the Chicago Public Schools as the new Park District Board President.
Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz was facing a backlash Thursday after berating reporters at a townhall event the night before.
The Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday held a townhall-style meeting with top executives, fans, and news media before their final game prior to the All-Star break. When 2010 player and sexual assault victim Kyle Beach's last name was brought up, things got ugly.
"Cheer" was a feel-good show about college cheerleading, but accusations of child sexual abuse against breakout star Jerry Harris of Naperville changed how viewers looked at the show.
A Glenbrook special education teacher is under arrest, accused of sexually assaulting a student.
Former minor league player Kyle Beach has reached a confidential settlement with the Chicago Blackhawks on accusations that Beach was sexually abused by former video coach Brad Aldrich.
"I am deeply sorry for the culture of abuse and harassment that was allowed to fester in the beaches and pools division of the Chicago Park District," LaVelle said.
Defrocked pedophile priest Daniel McCormack has been released from state custody.
"Chicago Park District needs new leadership that is up to the task of making our parks safe and creating structures of accountability," Ald. Rossana Rodrigeuz-Sanchez said.
The Chicago Park District has fired three senior managers following the release of two reports that detail sexual assaults among Park District lifeguards – and claim the former Park District superintendent took no action until six months after he had received a complaint about abuse.
The "John Doe" who accused former Blackhawks video coach Brad Aldrich of sexual abuse back in 2010 identified himself Wednesday as former Blackhawks minor league player Kyle Beach.
Kelly resigned Saturday, just hours after Mayor Lightfoot called on the Park District Board to fire him over his handling of a sex abuse scandal involving lifeguards at the city's beaches and pools.
"The culture of sexual abuse, harassment, and coercion that has become pervasive within the District's Aquatics Department lifeguard program ... is unacceptable," Lightfoot said in a statement.
The prosecution's closing arguments could begin as early as Wednesday afternoon.
Prosecutors at the R. Kelly sex trafficking trial ended their case Monday after calling dozens of witnesses over the past month who detailed the government's sweeping allegations against the singer in lurid detail.
Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert has reached a tentative settlement over payments to a man who accused him of child sexual abuse.
An investigation into widespread sexual harassment of female lifeguards has resulted in disciplinary action against 42 Chicago Park District employees, including two high-level managers.
Mike Tauchman had two hits and two RBIs for the Cubs, who had dropped three of four.
On Tuesday evening, the City of Aurora honored Miller with a proclamation from Mayor Richard Irvin and sash ahead of the parade.
Garrett Crochet and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, Corey Julks and Danny Mendick each had two RBIs and the Chicago White Sox snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0.
Police said two men began fighting with a victim on a northbound train, and one of the men shot him.
All were being treated at area hospitals Tuesday night.
This all comes as homelessness has been on the rise in Chicago, and across Illinois, for years now.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
Earlier this spring, the grocery store Foxtrot Market ordered 600 baseball caps from local apparel and gift shop Alice & Wonder – only to go out of business abruptly soon afterward.
Kadeya has developed a vending machine that dispenses a drink—and then takes a bottle back, cleans it, and can dispense a new one.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
The shooting happened during a fight on a train near the 47th Street stop.
Someone in a vehicle shot the men on Whipple Street in North Lawndale.
The fire severely damaged a house in Jefferson Park, and spread to the backs of two other houses. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
A tornado killed several people and nearly leveled the town of Greenfield, Iowa on Tuesday. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The rain skirted the Chicago area Tuesday night, but the strong winds ripped down trees and power lines in many communities. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports from Aurora.
Wind gusts reached 60 to 70 mph in Hampshire, Illinois, in Kane County.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man was chased before falling to the ground.
Most of the trillions of cicadas swarming across Illinois this year have red eyes. However, experts say a very small number have blue or white eyes.
Mike Tauchman had two hits and two RBIs for the Cubs, who had dropped three of four.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Mike Tauchman had two hits and two RBIs for the Cubs, who had dropped three of four.
Garrett Crochet and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, Corey Julks and Danny Mendick each had two RBIs and the Chicago White Sox snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0.
Manager Craig Counsell also announced Tuesday that struggling starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks is out of the rotation and will move to the bullpen.
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese can now call herself a professional sports team owner.
By the seventh inning, Kenwood was still leading 3-1 with one out, when Lane Tech's Tyler Trapp hit a double.
Police said two men began fighting with a victim on a northbound train, and one of the men shot him.
All were being treated at area hospitals Tuesday night.
Ardaries Harris, 26, Jordan Fox, 24, and Roosevelt Veal, 26, each are facing federal conspiracy and weapons charges.
Police and prosecutors say Agnieszka Rydzewski convinced her co-worker and secret lover, Anthony Calderon, to shoot and kill her boyfriend, Arturo Cantu Jr.
Police said the group sometimes used stolen cars to crash into stores, stealing items from inside.