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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.
Officials responded to the home at 8902 W. 141st Lane around 10:20 p.m.
ComEd said about 80% of customers can expect their power to be restored by Wednesday afternoon.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
Tornadoes, dangerous straight-line winds, and other hazards rocked the Chicago area for a second night in a row Monday.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
This happened several times in 2022 and 2023, the OIG report said.
Chicago will host the Democratic National Convention in a mere five weeks.
Some also say Vance's age—just 39 years old—brings a youthfulness to the ticket.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
Day two of the Republican National Convention kicks off in Milwaukee with topics of safety on the agenda.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
The National Weather Service reported there may have been as many as 10 tornadoes on the ground during the evening. Chicagoans are now dealing with the aftermath of the storms.
As of 5:30 a.m., ComEd reported around 4,500 customers remain without power. ComEd said about 80% of customers can expect power to be restored by Wednesday afternoon.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a recap of the storms that brought multiple tornadoes and serious damage to the entire Chicago area, from the First Alert Weather Center.
The National Weather Service will now begin surveying the damage around the area to determine how strong Monday's storms were.
ComEd said about 80% of customers can expect their power to be restored by Wednesday afternoon.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
Former President Trump revealed J.D. Vance would be his running mate just before he was slated to formally receive the Republican presidential nomination Monday at the Republican convention.
Officials responded to the home at 8902 W. 141st Lane around 10:20 p.m.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
The QB wasted no time showing off his arm as he literally passed his Caleb Cares Hero awards to recipients, or receivers, in the crowd.
The White Sox also drafted Caleb Bonemer, a shortstop out of Okemos High School in Michigan, with the 43rd pick in the second round.
Chicago entered the day as the first team in MLB history with 70 losses before the All-Star break.
Christina Kreil was diagnosed with a giant cell tumor of the bone at 17 years old, a rare disease that eventually led to the amputation of her foot.
Tomas Nido and Ian Happ also homered for the Cubs, who split the four-game set against their NL Central rivals.
The search for a new police chief is now underway in the Village of Robbins after Scott was relieved of his duties after just 15 months on the job.
Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, was apprehended Saturday evening in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, according to the Berrien County, Michigan Sheriff's office.
Late Sunday, no one was in custody. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.
Former President Trump was injured in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI has identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 51.