Parents Say Evanston School Custodian Sexually Assaulted Daughter, 12; Demand To Know Why He Hasn't Been Arrested
The parents of a 12-year-old girl allege she was sexually assaulted by a custodian in her Evanston middle school's bathroom.
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The parents of a 12-year-old girl allege she was sexually assaulted by a custodian in her Evanston middle school's bathroom.
Kenneth Malone, 25, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder in the shooting death of 66-year-old James Lewis.
A suburban doctor was charged Thursday with criminal sexual assault in an incident occurring at a medical center, police say.
A teenager screamed for help after she was assaulted by a man in her bedroom just after 9 p.m. Thursday.
Kelly had a toenail removed due to an infection, and his attorney was worried someone might step on the injured toe while Kelly was being transported from jail to court.
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New charges have been filed against a man accused of sexually assaulting and stabbing a woman in her home in west suburban Sleepy Hollow, all stemming from his alleged behavior in jail.
Adriano Medhane was ordered held without bail on Wednesday, charged with four felony counts of predatory criminal sexual assault.
Judge Lawrence Flood denied prosecutors' request at a hearing on Tuesday, noting Kelly already is being held without bail on separate federal charges.
The man charged in an Oak Brook hotel sexual assault has been denied bail.
The bronze statue came to symbolize pain for grown men who have accused Smyth of sexually abusing them when they were children.
Police have charged a 22-year-old man on parole with the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl while she was on her way to school Monday, Burbank police confirm.
A man was in police custody Monday evening after reported sexual assault in a hotel in Oak Brook.
"It's very hard to see a man that's been painted as a monster that I've never seen in 22 years. I've never seen none of this," Kelly's longtime friend Dana Jackson said.
Calling the latest allegations against Kelly "as stale as old gym socks," his defense team has argued he is not a flight risk, and not a danger to the public, and deserves to be granted bail.
A 17-year-old boy was charged Monday with sexually assaulting a girl at a party she hosted over the weekend in Elmhurst.
A suspect is in custody, after woman was sexually assaulted early Friday on the Museum Campus, police said.
Police said James Wilson Jr., 67, was arrested Tuesday afternoon, after he turned himself in at the Englewood District station.
A former Army specialist was sentenced to 75 years in prison Thursday for the sexual assault of a young female relative.
A warning for women in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood: Police believe the same man is threatening women at gunpoint, sexually assaulting them, and robbing them.
Police on Monday night were searching for one man in a string of sexual assaults that all happened in the space of a few blocks in the Greater Grand Crossing area.
The City of Evanston and the Evanston Township High School District were facing a lawsuit Tuesday night, after two security guards allegedly had sex with students.
A University of Chicago student escaped an attempted sexual assault Monday, according to an alert sent to the school community.
Police on Sunday were searching for a suspect who they said sexually assaulted a woman in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood last weekend.
A man wanted in a Rogers Park sexual assault was arrested in Michigan and now faces several felony charges.
The robberies occurred on the city's Near West Side between Jan. 1 and 5 in the afternoon and evening.
The idea is to do this before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, paving the way for the addition of the Far South side to move forward.
The teen was arrested on Thursday in the 7500 block of South Carpenter and was charged with five felony counts of armed robbery and one felony count of aggravated vehicle hijacking.
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
The fire appeared to occurred at a warehouse in the 5700 block of South Kedzie Avenue in Gage Park.
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
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President Biden honored former President Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral.
Madigan is accused of using his power and influence to arrange for no-show jobs for his allies, and business for his own law firm.
The legislation is named in honor of Karina Gonzalez, who was shot and killed – allegedly by her husband – in July 2023.
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
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The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
In addition to norovirus, regular winter respiratory illnesses like RSV and flu are spiking, as is COVID-19.
Those with endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder are now eligible to be prescribed medical cannabis in Illinois.
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Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
There remains a question of where exactly ground will be broken for the stadium.
Chef Bayless also addressed his lack of a relationship with his brother, sports broadcaster Skip Bayless.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
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Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Tens of thousands have fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades has burned more than 20,400 acres as of Friday. Fire crews are actively working to stop forward progress of the flames, which is currently 8% contained.
Meteorologist Ed Curran has the extended forecast.
Meteorologist Ed Curran has the extended forecast.
It’s a corny, "punderful" evening and a surprise Broadway success. The new musical comedy, “Shucked,” runs through Jan 19. Entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole sat with one of its stars to learn more about its appeal.
The firefighter was taken to Christ Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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The fires have scorched more than 45 square miles of the Los Angeles area—leaving total devastation behind.
In addition to norovirus, regular winter respiratory illnesses like RSV and flu are spiking, as is COVID-19.
Reddins was shot and killed last November while responding to a call of a man with a gun seen leaving a Chase Bank in Oark Park.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
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The White Sox signed Rojas for a $3.5 million, one-year contract that was finalized Wednesday, while infielder Jake Amaya was designated for assignment.
Penn State lost to Notre Dame in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night.
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Tre White also had 20 points to help Illinois (12-3, 4-1 Big Ten) win with scoring leader Kasparas Jakucionis sidelined by a bruised forearm.
Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzking was also reportedly up first for a virtual interview Wednesday.
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William Zientek, 46, was indicted last month in the shooting death of Dr. Olga Duchon, of Vernon Hills.
Their identities were not released as they were juveniles at the time of the crime.
The woman who was stabbed was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The other victim was not seriously hurt.
Some of the men now charged were already convicted in a deadly carjacking in Milwaukee.
