Carpentersville teacher charged with sexual exploitation of child at St. Charles rec center
The teacher was placed on leave effective Thursday, when charges were filed, and is not allowed on any district property, according to the district.
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The teacher was placed on leave effective Thursday, when charges were filed, and is not allowed on any district property, according to the district.
Kevin Lee, a teacher at Carpentersville Middle School, is charged with burglary, grooming, and sexual exploitation of a child.
Toxicology tests showed Brissa's blood alcohol level was 0.16 – twice the legal limit for driving – and she had THC in her system.
The investigation in the case of missing 17-year-old Brissa Romero now zeroing in on a body of water in Vernon Hills, where the teen's 2008 Nissan rogue was pulled out Monday afternoon. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
Her family is asking the public for help; if anyone was in the area at the time, and has surveillance video or might have seen something unusual, to come forward.
Brissa Romero had been missing since Dec. 4. Her car was pulled out of the same pond on Monday.
Her last location is believed to be near the Bowlero bowling alley and party venue in Vernon Hills.
If you’re looking for a lottery win, a Carpentersville liquor store may be the place to boost your odds.
This was the second multimillion-dollar scratch-off ticket sold at the very same liquor store. In March 2020, another customer won $6 million.
Students from the school left classes, and were then sent home.
Officials said the report at the school in Carpentersville amounted to a swatting incident. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
At least two homes were severely damaged on Kingston Circle off Wakefield Drive.
Chopper 2 captured the aftermath of a garage fire that spread to nearby homes in northwest suburban Carpentersville.
Charges against Carlos A. Bedoya are pending in five other cases involving 11 additional victims.
A former teacher in Carpentersville has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two minors she knew.
A former Carpentersville substitute teacher and youth soccer coach for the Boys and Girls Club of Dundee Township has been convicted of sexually assaulting a child.
Police in northwest suburban Carpetnersville shot a man who allegedly opened fire on officers in a residential area Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
Esequiel Gonzalez Banuelos, 24, of the Marquette Park neighborhood, pleaded guilty to one felony count of predatory criminal sexual assault and one felony count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
According to officials, Martinez faces a sentence between 6 and 60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
A Carpentersville man now faces felony charges in connection with a crash that killed a pregnant woman and her unborn child.
The IDs primarily belonged to chiropractors but in one case he used the identity of an 11-year-old Idaho boy to try to get a loan for a 2011 Jaguar.
A Barrington man has been charged with robbing a bank in northwest suburban Carpentersville. The FBI said the suspect was caught trying to make a wire transfer of the stolen money at another bank, where serial numbers from several bills were linked to the robbery.
The Village Board voted Tuesday to repeal the 2007 resolution that declared English the official language of Carpentersville.
Police are looking for a man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend Friday morning during a domestic fight in northwest suburban Carpentersville.
The death may have been the result of a freak accident. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
Friday's highs will be in the middle 40s, which is seasonable for November.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
The lights were dark when CBS News Chicago visited Thursday night—and it was the second time this week.
Craig Smith and Nick Foligno also scored as the 'Hawks stopped a three-game slide.
Organizer Covenant House Illinois offers young adults experiencing homelessness a path to independence by providing needed resources.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
Anthony Finch has filed suit against the village and Mayor Derrick Burgess for wrongful termination. Now, four trustees want to bring Finch back to the village—but this time working as an auditor.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon had the extended forecast.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.
The youngster joined Santa at 900 North Michigan Shops to light the 54-foot-tall tree.
The lights were dark when CBS News Chicago visited Thursday night—and it was the second time this week. As Jermont Terry reports, neighbors in Woodlawn say this has been a problem for months on end.
Set to move on after two terms, Foxx is proud of her personal and professional journey—with no regrets as she plans to step away from public life for a while. She spoke with Dorothy Tucker.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights.
The lights were dark when CBS News Chicago visited Thursday night—and it was the second time this week.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
Friday's highs will be in the middle 40s, which is seasonable for November.
Craig Smith and Nick Foligno also scored as the 'Hawks stopped a three-game slide.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
Craig Smith and Nick Foligno also scored as the 'Hawks stopped a three-game slide.
The Bears' defense hopes to make life miserable for Minnesota QB Sam Darnold this coming Sunday.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
Zach Lavine scored 27 points to lead Chicago. Torrey Craig added 15, while Nikola Vucevic and Coby White had 14 each.
Morgan went 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances last season for the AL Central champion Guardians.
One man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to an area hospital for treatment, police said.
The woman was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition.
Don Archer helped police catch the thief in less than 24 hours.
When the girl woke up, the man fled the scene on a rental bicycle, according to police.
Alicia Robles said didn't initially feel the pain because she was still absorbing the situation—and then seconds later, her skin, she said, was on fire.
