St. Charles police arrest five people in connection with human trafficking enterprise
It led to the discovery of a larger criminal enterprise involving Aurora, Chicago, Hanover Park, Elgin, and other communities.
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Noel Brennan is an Emmy-winning reporter who joined CBS News Chicago in December 2022.
Brennan grew up along the North Shore in Lake Bluff and is thrilled to be back home telling stories in Chicago.
Before CBS News Chicago, Brennan spent nine years at KUSA in Denver where he covered daily news and everything from historic, destructive wildfires to dinosaur digs. He carried camera gear up mountains and hiked miles on snowshoes to share memorable stories.
Brennan's reporting has earned a prestigious National Edward R. Murrow Award, 13 regional Emmy Awards along with numerous honors from the Colorado Broadcasters Association and the National Press Photographers Association.
In 2019, Brennan was named a national finalist for the National Press Photographers Association Reporter of the Year Award.
Brennan also spent two and a half years in Waco, Texas as a morning anchor and reporter for KXXV. He started his career reporting for WTIU in Bloomington, Ind., while still a student at Indiana University.
Brennan lives in Chicago with his wife, their son, and their golden retriever, Cooper.
It led to the discovery of a larger criminal enterprise involving Aurora, Chicago, Hanover Park, Elgin, and other communities.
"This is something they're going to talk about for the rest of the summer. So I'm happy about that."
"Back then, there was quite a bit of money on the race, quite a bit of gambling, and so there were some thoughts about maybe those with influence maybe wanted to change the outcome in their favor."
The water is gone, but the work continues each day as they sort through waterlogged possessions.
The cleanup continues two weeks after torrential rains and devastating flooding.
"They got me today. They're going to get somebody else tomorrow, and they need to be stopped."
"A lot of emotion, you know, because we were forgotten."
"Right now, we would like a release of their names."
"My two sisters, my mom, and I are sleeping on the floor and we just need help, and I know most families also need help."
"A lot of our young people have never moved beyond their neighborhood or their block, and so we want them to be able to take pride not just in their community or their block, but also the city as a whole."
An investigation was launched last December after a complainant alleged players engaged in hazing often in the locker room.
"The estimated cost of the drug is thought to be about around $26,000 a year."
The Xfinity Series race started Saturday afternoon.
CBS 2's Noel Brennan was in Grant Park with excited fans as they stopped by to pick up their tickets.
Two days before race weekend, there was still traffic on the track where just hours later, only racecars will be seen.