Sarah Marie Hicks, 28. (Photo courtesy of Broadview Police.)
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
A Broadview elementary school teacher was arrested last May for allegedly duct-taping a fifth-grade student's mouth shut. The 11-year-old boy's mother recently filed a lawsuit against the teacher.
Sarah Marie Hicks, 28, taught fifth grade at Lindop Elementary School in Broadview. An investigation into the February 2012 duct-tape incident resulted in her arrest for alleged battery.
The suit names Hicks and Lindop School District 92 as defendants, and seeks more than $100,000 in damages, saying the boy has suffered anxiety attacks and nightmares since the incident.
The case is pending in the Maywood Circuit Court in Cook County, and Hicks is currently on leave without pay.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:49:53 GMT
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:26:02 GMT
Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:12:56 GMT
Three men were killed and at least 10 other people were hurt -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
Three men were killed and at least 10 other people were hurt -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:37:06 GMT
On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
Sarah Marie Hicks, 28. (Photo courtesy of Broadview Police.)
