A south suburban daycare worker was caught on camera putting a child in a garbage can.
Anna Petrou has been charged with child endangerment in the incident, Homewood police said Thursday.The incident was reported to police just before 9 p.m. Jan. 13.
The parents say they didn't learn about the incident until they picked up their son, and he mentioned to them the teacher put him in a garbage can because he didn't want to take a nap.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Homewood City Cited for Financial Mismanagement in $1 Million Embezzlement CaseA new audit reveals the City of Homewood was negligent in managing its finances, allowing a former finance director to embezzle nearly $1 million. While the city acted promptly to report the issue and insurance covered $500,000, the audit highlights the need for improved oversight and corrective actions. The city council has implemented new policies regarding city credit card usage and is searching for a city manager with financial expertise.
Read more »
Daycare Worker Caught on Camera Putting Child in Garbage CanA disturbing incident at a Homewood, Illinois daycare has left parents outraged and questioning the safety and well-being of their children. Surveillance video captured a day care worker placing a 4-year-old boy into a garbage can. The child's parents were horrified upon learning of the incident and have since reported it to the police.
Read more »
‘Baby Driver’ actor Hudson Meek, 16, to be honored with memorial service, Vestavia Hills High scholarshipThe service for ‘Baby Driver’ actor Hudson Meek is set for 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood. Visitation with family will begin at 9:30 a.m. The accident happened at 10:47 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, in the 1900 block of Canyon Road, which runs from U.S. 31 to Columbiana Road.
Read more »
Daycare Worker Allegedly Puts Boy, 4, in Trash Can After He Refuses to Nap: I ‘Had No Words,' Mother SaysAn employee at The Learning Lab, a preschool in Homewood, Ill., allegedly put a 4-year-old boy in a trash can after he refused to take a nap on Jan. 13. The incident was captured on surveillance cameras.
Read more »
Arctic Blast Shuts Down Schools, Brings Dangerously Low Wind Chills to ChicagoA severe winter weather advisory has prompted widespread school closures in the Chicago area as dangerously low wind chills threaten the safety of residents. The advisory, issued due to temperatures plummeting well below zero, has forced numerous school districts, including those in Harvey, Homewood, Calumet City, and Hobart, to close their doors. Chicago Public Schools will also be closed Tuesday, although this closure is unrelated to the weather and is scheduled as a 'school improvement day'. Meteorologists warn that wind chills could reach as low as 20 to 25 degrees below zero, posing a serious risk to those exposed to the elements.
Read more »
Former Birmingham Physician Pleads Guilty to Peeping Tom ChargeA former physician in the Birmingham area, identified as Roller, has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of criminal surveillance, commonly known as peeping Tom. He was sentenced to 60 days in the Hoover City Jail, with the remaining 9 years suspended. The case originated in May 2020 when Homewood police responded to a report of a peeping Tom in the Edgewood community. Roller was identified through investigation and evidence collection. This incident led to the permanent revocation of his medical license in 2021 by the Alabama Medical Licensure Commission due to charges of unprofessional conduct and inability to practice medicine safely.
Read more »