Man charged with sexually assaulting child at a gym in Lisle
The suspect used the athletic facility to conduct training sessions in football and basketball.
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The suspect used the athletic facility to conduct training sessions in football and basketball.
After a conversation with the DuPage County Board and State's Attorney, Mendrick now says he is "committed to enforcing state and local laws, including the Protect Illinois Communities Act."
After a conversation with the DuPage County Board and State’s Attorney, Sheriff James Mendrick now says he is “committed to enforcing state and local laws, including the Protect Illinois Communities Act.”
Saturday is National Pop Art Day and many consider Andy Warhol to be the king of pop art.
Those who support and those against Sheriff Mendrick's stance on Illinois' assault weapons ban addressed the county board.
"Nobody is going door-to-door and taking their guns away."
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports those for and against Sheriff Mendrick' stance on the assault weapons ban turn up at a DuPage County board meeting to share their feelings.
"We do not individually decide which laws we will uphold."
Critics have said the sheriff does not have the authority to base law enforcement policies on his own personal views.
Six members of Congress, and several state lawmakers and DuPage County Board members, are calling on DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick to take back his statement he will not enforce the state's new ban on assault weapons.
She says she's "honored to be a part of this historic moment" for Dupage County.
At least check in her race for reelection, Rep. Deanna Mazzochi is trailing her opponent, Jenn Ladisch Douglass, by less than 250 votes.
The 211 service also has a website connecting people with resources. It was made possible after the DuPage County Board allocate $1.6 million dollars to the project.
The COD Board voted in 2015 to fire Robert Breuder who was under fire for extravagant spending at the taxpayer's expense.
Voters in DuPage County are not limited to a single polling place.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene.
"These guys are really nomadic right now. And they're going to be on the move until they can find a vacant spot."
Experts in DuPage County said many are on the move right now, so people should be protecting their pets.
Domestic violence survivor advocates said they have been pointing to the abuse the woman faced since the 2020 incident.
DuPage County prosecutors did an about face on Thursday dropping the murder charges against a Naperville woman who shot and killed her boyfriend in 2020.
The DuPage County Board voted to start supporting bills that would ban the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
A board member proposed the abatement due to the county's $40 million budget surplus.
It's part of a program to help reduce the number of large dogs in shelters throughout the Chicago area.
A plane carrying pets affected by hurricane-damaged areas is expected to arrive in DuPage County, Illinois and Kalamazoo, Michigan, Sunday afternoon.
Local food pantries said they were in need of help with more clients experiencing food insecurity and higher food prices.
As of just before noon, the entrance to the Blue Line station on Dearborn Street between Washington and Madison streets was cordoned off with red crime scene tape.
The 69-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl died of severe injuries after a crash.
A Detroit man is accused of making a series of terroristic threats against several businesses in Madison County, Illinois.
If you're still looking to get a ticket to Riot Fest 2025 and are a Costco member, you can get a one-day pass for a lower price.
People who filed claims as part of Facebook's privacy settlement could get their money over the next 10 weeks.
The U.S. House of Representatives continues to look through thousands of documents that Congress received from Epstein's estate.
Bailey easily won the GOP primary in 2022, but went on to lose to Democratic incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker in the general election by 13 percentage points.
President Trump said Tuesday he's "very unhappy" after Israel's military targeted members of Hamas in Qatar's capital of Doha.
As neighborhoods targeted by ICE have become noticeably quiet, community organizers say they have postponed Mexican Independence Day events to protect people.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
At the first showing of "Ashland Avenue," every audience member got a commemorative gift — and one person got a "Golden Ticket," or two free season passes.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
Victor Jacobo reports live from The Loop where a shooting investigation is underway.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris called President Biden's decision to run in 2024 "reckless" in her new book documenting her 107-day presidential campaign.
Incoming students at Northwestern University celebrated the start of their college experience on Wednesday with the traditional “March through the Arch” on campus in Evanston.
Federal agents were at a facility in west suburban Bensenville conducting a raid related to vaping products.
Surveillance video shows the chilling moments police say Decarlos Brown Jr. attacked the woman, who was a refugee from Ukraine.
As of just before noon, the entrance to the Blue Line station on Dearborn Street was cordoned off with red crime scene tape.
U.S. Marshals and other federal agents were seen at a facility in Bensenville, Illinois, conducting a raid related to vaping products.
The Trump administration has drastically increased immigration enforcement in Chicago in a program dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz." Here are the latest updates.
Rizzo most recently played for the New York Yankees through the 2024 season.
The 69-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl died of severe injuries after a crash.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Fear has been spreading fast in Chicago's immigrant community since the Trump administration officially launched its deportation effort, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
The man accused in the attacks has a long record of being arrested, prosecuted, and then quickly being set free to attack again.
Rizzo most recently played for the New York Yankees through the 2024 season.
Illinois' football stadium will be known as Gies Memorial Stadium after alumnus and philanthropist Larry Gies made a $100 million donation to the school's athletic department.
Kyle Teel homered for the last-place White Sox, who had won seven of eight.
Shaw's bases-loaded single with two outs in the eighth inning off Connor Seabold broke the game open for the Cubs.
The Chicago Bulls have reached a deal on a four-year, $100 million contract extension with point guard Josh Giddey, according to national reports.
As of just before noon, the entrance to the Blue Line station on Dearborn Street between Washington and Madison streets was cordoned off with red crime scene tape.
A Detroit man is accused of making a series of terroristic threats against several businesses in Madison County, Illinois.
Police responded to the Dunkin' at 2300 N. Clark St. and found the front glass door had been damaged.
Joshua Walder, 24, was arrested on Aug. 26, as a result of a joint investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Chicago Police Department.
The victim was struck multiple times throughout his body and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
