CPS Creating New Office To Prevent, Respond To Sexual Abuse Cases
Chicago Public Schools officials are launching a new office to ensure the safety of the district's students, in the latest move to respond to a sexual abuse scandal.
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Chicago Public Schools officials are launching a new office to ensure the safety of the district's students, in the latest move to respond to a sexual abuse scandal.
An 18-year-old man has been charged with four felonies, after turning himself in for a carjacking and sexual assault in the Fernwood neighborhood.
A Joliet man who allegedly assaulted his son's teenage babysitter will spend the next ten years in prison, according to Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow.
Weinstein has previously denied all allegations of nonconsensual sexual activity, and he is currently free after posting $1 million cash bail, according to his attorney, Benjamin Brafman.
Police said the victim was walking near 82nd and Escanaba around 10:30 p.m., when she noticed a man following her.
Weinstein, who intends to plead not guilty, remains free after posting a $1 million cash bail, according to his attorney.
Harvey Weinstein entered a plea of not guilty Friday to rape and other charges from encounters with two women, his attorney said.
Weinstein was charged with rape, criminal sex act, sex abuse and sexual misconduct for incidents involving two women, New York police said in a statement.
Chicago Police are looking for a man who they say groped a girl on her way to school and started kissing her on a CTA train.
Lyft is following in Uber's footsteps. Both ride-sharing companies will allow riders, drivers, and passengers with claims of sexual assault to pursue their cases in open court.
Cosby was found guilty last month of three counts of aggravated indecent assault for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home in a Philadelphia suburb in 2004.
A west suburban high school intern is facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting one of her students repeatedly.
The Greensboro concert was among the R&B singer's first performances since the #MuteRKelly movement accelerated boycott efforts in recent weeks.
A Kane County judge has sentenced a former Aurora man to life in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting two children he knew.
Exactly one week after her husband was convicted on three counts of aggravated indecent assault, Bill Cosby's wife released a strongly worded statement charging that the key witness in the trial gave false testimony and the media violated the Constitution in its coverage of the story.
Authorities describe him as a serial rapist. A former West Loop tanning salon owner faced closing statements for his criminal trial today. "He might be a pig, but he's not been proven a rapist," said Mark Winner lawyer said.
Authorities describe him as a serial rapist. Today, a former West Loop tanning salon owner is back in court for another day of his criminal trial.
Two women were sexually assaulted in separate attacks overnight, police said.
Police are issuing a community alert after a man attempted to sexually assault a woman inside her car. Police say it happened in the Ashburn neighborhood around 5pm last night near 80th Place and St. Louis Avenue.
The girl was walking near 26th and Tripp around 6:15 p.m. Monday, when a man driving a light blue minivan pulled up to her and pulled her into the van.
Police in Hammond have issued a public safety alert after a woman was attacked while walking her dog.
A Chicago police officer has been charged with sexual assault and official misconduct, after allegedly assaulting a suspect who was in custody last month.
The Illinois Sexual Offender Registration Act mandates that he serve at least 85 percent of his sentence.
Police arrested 28-year-old Cori Beard last week for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with three male students.
A man sexually assaulted a woman Tuesday afternoon after breaking into her apartment in the Brighton Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
Nurses, families, and care teams also got in on the fun, taking pictures with the bunny.
Needless to say, the babies took the spotlight as they were dressed for their first Easter in themed outfits—some with tiny bunny ears, others with bows and Easter onesies.
Chicago police said an 18-year-old man was inside the gas station when four gunmen got out of an unknown vehicle and fired shots, hitting the victim multiple times.
Matthew Boyd struck out 10 while pitching into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.
Thirty-five students with disabilities from the Ray Graham Training Center filled the rehearsal room in the basement of the James Nederlander Theatre.
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
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.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
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.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Applications are open for residents and bands who want to participate in PorchFest in Chicago's Lakeview and Roscoe Village communities this year.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
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.
Demonstrators moved through the streets of Ramallah, carrying Palestinian flags and banners denouncing the Israeli decision.
Airstrikes are lighting up Tehran again, as the war in Iran intensifies. Meantime, Iran is continuing attacks across the Persian Gulf.
Following the abrupt closure of West Suburban Medical Cenrter in Oak Park last week, the hospital's CEO spoke out publicly for the first time on Wednesday, saying the closure is temporary and he has a plan to reopen this summer, but the plan is being met with a lot of skepticism.
Dance Captain for The Wiz, Jesse Jones, broke down Broadway choreography stemming from this iconic 1978 musical starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
Maybe highlighting navigation to the impound lot, the "wrong turn confidence booster," or the "rescue mode" should have been the giveaway.
The shuttered hospital's CEO says the closure is temporary, but his reopening plan is being met with a lot of skepticism.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-day mission around the moon and back.
Nurses, families, and care teams also got in on the fun, taking pictures with the bunny.
Chicago police said an 18-year-old man was inside the gas station when four gunmen got out of an unknown vehicle and fired shots, hitting the victim multiple times.
Johnson said the position was temporary, but when the chief homelessness officer was first appointed, she told CBS News Chicago that her role was funded for three years, not two.
A former stand-out college football star with a criminal history has been convicted of sexually abusing foster children who were in the care of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
Matthew Boyd struck out 10 while pitching into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.
Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season in a 93-pitch shutout to lead the Miami Marlins over the Chicago White Sox 10-0.
The White Sox have postponed Thursday's home opener against the Blue Jays until Friday, due to expected thunderstorms.
Chicago has now lost four in a row after losing to the Jets on Tuesday night.
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon gave up two hits over 4 2/3 innings in his season debut.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced Tuesday that it was offering a reward of $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of each of three accomplices in numerous mail thefts in Chicago.
A St. Charles, Illinois, man was being held on multiple felony counts Tuesday on allegations that he took upskirt videos of 33 women and two minor girls.
Charges were pending Tuesday morning against a man accused of shooting and killing a man and woman in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A shooting investigation led to the brief overnight closure of the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
