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Chicago man accused of abusing, grooming 15-year-old

Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Sports Reporter · Oak Park, IL

Keisha Patel, a former athlete and graduate of the University of Chicago, has spent the last seven years covering local high school and college sports. Her passion for sports shines through her articles, encouraging community support for local teams.

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Sports Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 3:28 PM · 1 min read
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Chicago man accused of abusing, grooming 15-year-old — Champaign Sports news

CHICAGO — A Chicago man is accused of sexual abuse and grooming a 15-year-old old boy. Andre Jackson, 56, was arrested Monday in the 700 block of East 111th Street by Chicago police and US Marshals. According to police, Jackson presented himself as a basketball coach and then groomed and sexually abused a 15-year-old boy. [...]

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