Defrocked Priest Daniel McCormack, Who Admitted To Molesting Numerous Underage Boys, Is Out Of State Custody
Defrocked pedophile priest Daniel McCormack has been released from state custody.
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Defrocked pedophile priest Daniel McCormack has been released from state custody.
"Chicago Park District needs new leadership that is up to the task of making our parks safe and creating structures of accountability," Ald. Rossana Rodrigeuz-Sanchez said.
The Chicago Park District has fired three senior managers following the release of two reports that detail sexual assaults among Park District lifeguards – and claim the former Park District superintendent took no action until six months after he had received a complaint about abuse.
The "John Doe" who accused former Blackhawks video coach Brad Aldrich of sexual abuse back in 2010 identified himself Wednesday as former Blackhawks minor league player Kyle Beach.
Kelly resigned Saturday, just hours after Mayor Lightfoot called on the Park District Board to fire him over his handling of a sex abuse scandal involving lifeguards at the city's beaches and pools.
"The culture of sexual abuse, harassment, and coercion that has become pervasive within the District's Aquatics Department lifeguard program ... is unacceptable," Lightfoot said in a statement.
The prosecution's closing arguments could begin as early as Wednesday afternoon.
Prosecutors at the R. Kelly sex trafficking trial ended their case Monday after calling dozens of witnesses over the past month who detailed the government's sweeping allegations against the singer in lurid detail.
Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert has reached a tentative settlement over payments to a man who accused him of child sexual abuse.
An investigation into widespread sexual harassment of female lifeguards has resulted in disciplinary action against 42 Chicago Park District employees, including two high-level managers.
Kelly is accused of leading an enterprise of managers, bodyguards and other employees who helped him recruit women and girls for sex, sometimes at concerts and other venues.
Illinois state inspector Jose Guillen was caught on camera groping a female doggy daycare owner in Bucktown, and he was fired after our report on the incidents ran last month. Since we broke the story, several other female business owners have come forward with similar complaints of sexual abuse during their inspections.
CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini tracked down a local youth hockey coach who now lives in Florida – and is accused of posing as a woman to abuse his players. This happened as another player came forward.
Explosive allegations have surfaced of decades of abuse inflicted upon teenage boys by a prominent local hockey coach, and now they are the subject of a lawsuit.
More men are coming forward to accuse a well-known youth hockey coach of grooming them for sexual abuse when they were just teenagers.
Three men who never knew each other as teens are suddenly connected by the same claims of abuse. They each say the youth hockey coach they loved and trusted groomed them for sexual abuse.
Police finally arrested the girl's abusers and finally Springfield took notice of how she was the one locked up long after she was cleared to leave
The Archdiocese of Chicago has warned St. Sabina leaders to stop pressuring the people connected to the investigation of the Rev. Michael Pfleger.
Activists turned out Wednesday in front of the Grand Motel in the South Side's Washington Heights neighborhood, in support of a little girl who was sexually assaulted there last October.
A protest will be held Wednesday outside of Room 324 of the Grand Motel.
The Rev. Michael Pfleger this past weekend issued a letter to the St. Sabina faith community, proclaiming he is innocent of sexual abuse allegations.
Five child sex offenders remained free until the CBS 2 Investigators got involved.
Chicago Police have launched an internal investigation – admitting they dropped the ball in the case of a 10-year-old girl targeted in a string of sexual assaults.
Police and child protective services are scrambling to explain why multiple men who sexually abused a 10-year-old girl remain free, even though the suspects are known.
It has been three weeks since the Rev. Michael Pfleger's removal from St. Sabina's parish, pending an investigation into allegations of past sexual abuse. CBS 2 has learned two people now claim Pfleger abused them.
An Indiana jury has convicted Allen in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams who had vanished during a hike in Delphi in 2017.
The winter solstice for 2024 arrives Saturday. This marks the shortest day of the year, meaning Chicago will see the least amount of sunlight on this day and the most amount of darkness.
Be cautious of slippery roadways when heading out for the day despite only minor accumulation expected.
Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as the 'Hawks closed out a perfect three-game homestand.
The teams will meet again in Chicago on Saturday night.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
It's no secret that moms have special holiday magic, but all their hard work doesn't always get recognized. One Chicago author wanted to make sure the ladies got a little notice for all that Santa's helpers do to save the day. Amy Dziewiontkoski wrote and illustrated "Mrs. Claus Does It All."
Delphi double murderer Richard Allen will learn his fate learn during sentencing on Friday morning.
Meteorologist Ed Curran is tracking snow in the Chicago area.
Despite his job being on the line, it was business as usual Thursday for Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.
Police said the man broke into a home in Berwyn and killed two dogs, then later fired at officers in a nearby yard.
Accumulating snow will impact Chicago and surrounding areas through Friday morning.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
An Indiana jury has convicted Allen in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams who had vanished during a hike in Delphi in 2017.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as the 'Hawks closed out a perfect three-game homestand.
The teams will meet again in Chicago on Saturday night.
While Sosa did not specifically address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs, he said he "left it all on the field" and "did whatever I could to recover from injuries."
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
An Indiana jury has convicted Allen in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams who had vanished during a hike in Delphi in 2017.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
Police said the man broke into a home in Berwyn and killed two dogs, then later fired at officers in a nearby yard.
Two other men also have been charged in the shooting and are awaiting trial.
