15-year-old girl sexually assaulted in West Rogers Park
Police say the assault took place in a portable toilet.
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Wheaton man sentenced to 16 years for sexual assault of two women
Matthew Tumbarello will be required to serve 85% of his sentence before being eligible for parole.
Man charged after kidnapping, sexually assaulting woman in West Pullman
A man is charged after kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in an abandoned building in Alsip last month.
Police search for suspect who sexually assaulted female in Lincoln Park area
Police are looking for an offender who followed and sexually assaulted a female in the Lincoln Park area Monday night.
Church leader accused of assaulting goddaughter, church accused of not taking action
A mother says the church that she loved in Big Rock, Illinois failed her — and in a new complaint filed Wednesday, the big question is what church leaders knew and when. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Chicago Park District Board appoints interim CEO Rosa Escareño to permanent post
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.
Community on edge as CPD investigates three attacks in Logan Square
The attacks are all within blocks along North Humboldt Boulevard in Logan Square. The same man is believed to be behind all three.
Police searching for man who attacked 3 women, sexually assaulted one in Logan Square
Chicago Police are warning residents in Logan Square of a man wearing a delivery vest who sexually assaulted one woman and made attempts on two others.
Former Park District supervisor charged with sexually assaulting 17-year-old lifeguard in 2018
Hector Coz, 25, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
St. Anthony Hospital employee accused of sexually assaulting two patients
A worker at a Chicago hospital stood accused Thursday night of sexually assaulting two patients in his care.
Sexual assault survivor Angela Rose returns to northwest suburbs to talk about support
At the age of 17, Angela Rose was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. Nearly 26 years later, she is willing to relive those moments again and again to prevent assault and heal survivors.
Sexual assault survivor Angela Rose dedicates life to preventing violence
At the age of 17, Angela Rose was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. Nearly 26 years later, she is willing to relive those moments again and again to prevent assault and heal survivors.
Former Metea Valley High School choir teacher accused of sexually assaulting student
Prosecutors say he assaulted a 17-year-old from February to June of 2019.
Board of Education meets to vote on settlement to families who sons were sexually abused in high school bathroom
The Board of Education that oversees Chicago Public Schools, is meeting today on whether to approve of a $1.5 million settlement.
CPS settles with families who say sons with disabilities were raped in school
Two families accuse the same teen of raping their sons in a school bathroom. Both sons are Chicago Public Schools students with disabilities, and the families sued the district – only for CPS to fight back.
After fighting lawsuits, CPS settles with families who said sons were raped in school bathrooms
Two families accuse the same teen of raping their sons in a school bathroom. Both sons are Chicago Public Schools students with disabilities, and the families sued the district – only for CPS to fight back. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Students at Homewood-Flossmoor stage walkout after claims of sexual assault, harassment
Hundreds of students in South Suburban Flossmoor walked out of their classrooms Wednesday morning.
Indiana lawmakers pass bill closing loophole in which there was no definition of sexual consent
No finally means no in Indiana - or at least it will when House Bill 1079 is soon officially signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Indiana Lawmakers Pass Bill Closing Loophole In Which There Was No Definition Of Sexual Consent
No finally means no in Indiana – or at least it will when House Bill 1079 is soon officially signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
CPS Settles With Families Who Say Students Were Sexually Assaulted, Including 2 Disabled Boys At Bogan High School
It keeps happening – allegations of vulnerable students being sexually assaulted at Chicago Public Schools. Now, three settlements have been issued to the families of the victims – one of them alone amounting to $1 million.
Mayor Lightfoot Appoints New Park District Board President In Wake Of Leadership Shakeup Prompted By Lifeguard Sex Abuse Scandal
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.
Parents Say Teenage Son With A Disability Was Raped By Fellow Student In School Bathroom, Allege CPS Coverup
A mother and father say their 15-year-old developmentally disabled son was raped in a school bathroom – and they say the Chicago Public Schools refused to say it happened, and also blamed their child.
Glenbrook Special Education Teacher Paul Casselli Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student
A Glenbrook special education teacher is under arrest, accused of sexually assaulting a student.
Woman Shoots Man Who Was Sexually Assaulting Her In Englewood
A woman shot a 54-year-old man who was sexually assaulting her Wednesday night in Englewood.
New Illinois Laws To Protect Sex Crime Victims' Privacy Take Effect Jan. 1
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Chicago police shoot armed person during struggle in Back of the Yards
CPD said as police "struggled with an armed offender," one officer discharged their weapon, hitting the offender.
Two men arrested in Chicago in gunfire incident at Mall of America in Minnesota
Bloomington, Minnesota police announced that at 2:15 p.m., Rashad May, 23, and Shamar Lark, 21, were arrested in Chicago.
Woman's car stolen in River North with her two dogs inside
Kayla Ward, 33, said she hasn't stopped crying since her SUV and the dogs were stolen.
$20 million in federal funds awarded for Englewood Nature Trail project
The project would convert a 1.75-mile abandoned railway corridor into a grade-separated multi-use path.
Drew Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in 2nd 'Field of Dreams' game
Drew Smyly struck out nine in five scoreless innings, and the Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night in Major League Baseball's second annual "Field of Dreams" game.
Bud Billiken Parade kicks off Saturday Bronzeville
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown promised stepped-up security for the Bud Billiken Parade this weekend.
Hyde Park native to open Illinois' first Black-owned cannabis company
The artist is launching "93 Boyz" this weekend.
Man dies after being found shot near alley in Ashburn
A man was found shot and killed in Ashburn Friday morning.
No injuries reported after attic fire in Back of the Yards
According to the Chicago Fire Department, the fire started in the attic of the house located at 5344 S. Damen Ave.
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Chicago police shoot armed person during struggle in Back of the Yards
CPD said as police "struggled with an armed offender," one officer discharged their weapon, hitting the offender.
Two men arrested in Chicago in gunfire incident at Mall of America in Minnesota
Bloomington, Minnesota police announced that at 2:15 p.m., Rashad May, 23, and Shamar Lark, 21, were arrested in Chicago.
Woman's car stolen in River North with her two dogs inside
Kayla Ward, 33, said she hasn't stopped crying since her SUV and the dogs were stolen.
$20 million in federal funds awarded for Englewood Nature Trail project
The project would convert a 1.75-mile abandoned railway corridor into a grade-separated multi-use path.
Drew Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in 2nd 'Field of Dreams' game
Drew Smyly struck out nine in five scoreless innings, and the Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night in Major League Baseball's second annual "Field of Dreams" game.
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
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DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
Trump team mulls releasing Mar-a-Lago warrant, inventory, video, photos
The Justice Department asked a judge to unseal the search warrant and inventory, but Trump lawyers are considering releasing material prior to a ruling.
Firing of official who oversaw Chicago Police reforms means officers won't get required training, sources say
Sources say thousands of officers could be affected.
Wilson wants to bring back CTA police force, calls Chicago elected leaders "totally out of touch"
The Chicago Police Department has a dedicated transit unit, but Wilson wants CTA to have its own police force, with at least 300 officers.
Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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Thefts of Kias and Hyundais are skyrocketing, up 767% this summer in Cook County
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what's going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars.
Judge finds Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said, for more than a decade, Walgreens pharmacies in San Francisco dispensed hundreds of thousands of opioid prescriptions without performing enough due diligence.
Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
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Hyde Park native to open Illinois' first Black-owned cannabis company
The artist is launching "93 Boyz" this weekend.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
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Drew Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in 2nd 'Field of Dreams' game
Drew Smyly struck out nine in five scoreless innings, and the Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night in Major League Baseball's second annual "Field of Dreams" game.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus speaks on Roquan Smith's contract situation
The Bears can fine Smith for not practicing since taking him off the PUP list.
White Sox offensive woes continue in 5-3 loss to Royals
The White Sox wasted a dominant start from Dylan Cease, who has not given up more than one earned run in his past 14 starts.
Cubs excited to play in MLB's second "Field of Dreams" game in Iowa; 'I'm not going to forget this moment'
It's a once in a lifetime chance for the major leaguers to be kids again.
Cueto allows three runs, nine hits as White Sox lose to Royals
MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
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Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
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Hyde Park native to open Illinois' first Black-owned cannabis company
The artist is launching "93 Boyz" this weekend. Morning Insider Lauren Victory introduces us to the famous musician behind the brand and shares how he's giving back.
No injuries reported after attic fire in Back of the Yards
According to the Chicago Fire Department, the fire started in the attic of the house located at 5344 S. Damen Ave.
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run on Chicago's East Side
Chicago police are searching for the driver who hit and killed a bicyclist Friday morning.
Chicago police shoot armed person during struggle in Back of the Yards
Police arrived on the scene and approached a group of people. CPD said as police "struggled with an armed offender," one officer discharged their weapon, hitting the offender.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy day ahead
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
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