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Former Harvey school worker accused of embezzling $1.5 million through chicken wing orders
Vera Liddell is the former director of food services at Harvey School District 152 in south suburban Harvey.
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Vera Liddell is the former director of food services at Harvey School District 152 in south suburban Harvey.
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office alleged Liddell launched an embezzlement scheme that resulted in the theft of more than $1.5 million in taxpayer money, all by billing a vendor for chicken wings that were never used at the school.
The project team will be on hand Tuesday from 10 a.m. until noon to answer your questions.
Hazel Crest police are investigating the crash, while Harvey police investigate other aspects of the case.
A police officer was hurt trying to break the fall of a woman who jumped from a third story window.
"It just showed me that I need to be the bigger person and speak up about these issues."
Earlier reports had indicated that shots were fired at the mayor, but it was later learned this was not correct.
The security detail for Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark fired shots after witnessing an armed robber try to hold up a man at North Avenue and Halsted Street. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark and his security detail fired shots after witnessing an armed robbery at North Avenue and Halsted Street. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The security detail shot out the back window of a Jeep the robbers used as a getaway car, sources said. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The $94 million project will reconstruct a stretch of more than 3 miles.
The woman driving walked away unharmed.
"This $20 million dollar investment improves the quality of life for residents that deserve to live in a city for which they can be proud."
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn’t go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
A former Harvey police officer was the prime suspect in a pay-to-play scheme in the south suburb. As CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports, the officer, Derrick Muhammad, happens to be the brother of former Harvey Mayor Eric Kellogg.
A Harvey police officer has been indicted with extortion, on allegations that he threatened to interfere with towing companies' ability to compete for city work unless they paid him off.
It was an emotional scene in the south suburbs Friday night, as families gathered for a vigil for four lives lost in a tragic crash involving a sport-utility vehicle and a train. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
A vigil is being held in honor of the four people killed in a tragic train crash in Harvey Friday night.
An off-duty police officer walked into a store in Harvey, only to end up having to take down a youngster threatening someone with a gun. The suburban officer is being credited with using great restraint in his arrest.
A Harvey man was heartbroken Monday night after he said someone struck and killed his seeing-eye dog.
"I think he's the best player in the state."
A woman has been charged with reckless homicide after police said she drove into a swing set and killed a 4-year-old girl while talking on a cellphone back in September.
Federal help is now coming to UChicago Medicine and their Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, to assist with the COVID surge and staffing.
Nicor Gas and the nonprofit Operation Warm distributed 252 coats to students at Whittier Elementary School on Friday.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of the area.
hicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Stephen Colbert of the Late Show did arrive at Wrigley Field on Friday.
Daniel Weinberg proudly shows off presidential artifacts, especially before the Democratic National Convention.
NPR reported Lansing died Wednesday at his home in Wisconsin, at the age of 67. He retired from his position at the head of the network only months ago.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
On parts of the protest march route, the sidewalks and streets are wide open.
The protest group said they would still continue fighting for a longer protest march route than the city has allowed.
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
Six large-scale creations will fill Hostage Square Chicago—an all-day outdoor exhibit to show solidarity with Israel and the hostages.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Fewer rooms have been booked than DNC organizers first expected.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
A Save A Lot store in West Garfield Park is expected to open in early September. Three other Chicago locations could reopen in October, and two more could reopen in November.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall.
The trail is being designed along this nearly two-mile abandoned railroad line in the heart of Englewood. This week, the city's planning commission voted unanimously to re-purpose the area.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast.
Stephen Colbert is enjoying the sights of Chicago, here for the Democratic National Convention before he hosts the Late Show from the Auditorium Theatre next week. Noel Brennan goes looking for him.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised, officers will respect First Amendment rights during protests at the Democratic National Convention. But experts are questioned on how well officers have been instructed to do so. Investigator Dave Savini reports.
More than 100 people had to be hospitalized. Federal and state agencies are investigating the outbreak and believe two Florida growers are likely the source of most of these illnesses.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of the area.
Meantime, the protest group said they would continue fighting for a longer protest march route than the city has allowed.
hicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Stephen Colbert of the Late Show did arrive at Wrigley Field on Friday.
Daniel Weinberg proudly shows off presidential artifacts, especially before the Democratic National Convention.
hicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Seiya Suzuki hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5.
The Mercury led by double figures for the entire second half.
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus announced the starters will play in Saturday's preseason game.
The "Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series" will feature a pair of doubleheaders on Jan. 3 and 4.
The Sox had intentionally walked Juan Soto to bring up Judge, who had not homered on a 3-0 pitch since 2021.
The Cook County Sheriff's deputy was paid $1,000 to deliver the paper to a main in custody at the jail, police say.
Shortly before 4 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Déjà Vu Showgirls at 750 S. Clinton St.
Federal prosecutors said Lewis Lacey lied about his income and assets to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement.
Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.