Briefs: Relative facing sex charge

Bond was set at $40,000 Wednesday for a Roselle man who authorities say had sex with a mentally disabled relative. Marian Dworzynski, 59, of the 1700 block of Roslyn Road in Roselle, faces one charge of having a sexual relationship within the family. Prosecutors said the victim, who lives in Round Lake, reported the incident after she was told by a doctor she was pregnant. She'd gone to the doctor when she began having medical problems, prosecutors said. Dworzynski admitted having sex with her, authorities said. DNA test results -- which would determine whether the child was his -- still are pending. He's due back in court Nov. 2.

Budget may 'scare' people

Chicago Transit Authority chief Ron Huberman says the budget he'll unveil Friday will "scare" people. Huberman wouldn't divulge specifics this afternoon about possible service cuts and fare increases. But he says riders would be impacted in a "very severe way." Terminals and bus garages are likely to close. The CTA and other Chicago-area mass transit agencies are waiting for a permanent money fix from state lawmakers. Huberman says next year's cuts will be more significant than those on Nov. 4. That's when service cuts and fare increases are scheduled to go into effect after a short-term state bailout postponed them last month. What to do about mass transit funding is held up in Springfield because of disagreements over the best solution and other transportation needs.

Daley wants higher taxes

Chicagoans would pony up 10 cents more on a bottle of water, pay higher property taxes and shell out steeper liquor taxes under Mayor Richard Daley's proposed budget for next year. Also financing Daley's $5.4 billion budget are higher water and sewer fees and more expensive vehicle stickers for people driving large vehicles like SUVs. Instead of $90 for a vehicle sticker, those people would pay $120. Daley unveiled his budget to aldermen, calling it a last resort to ask taxpayers for more money. His budget plugs a $196 million deficit and has some new spending, including 50 more police officers. It also avoids service cuts and substantial layoffs. Budget hearings will be held, and the aldermen eventually have to approve a city spending plan.

Ministers praise decision

Religious leaders said they're pleased that the Chicago Police Department is disbanding an elite drug and gang unit that's the target of state and federal investigations. The Rev. Ira Acree of the Greater St. John Bible Church called eliminating the Special Operations Section a "victory of our community." Some members of the unit face a host of allegations such as home invasion, kidnapping and shaking down residents. One was even charged with plotting the murder-for-hire of another officer. All have pleaded not guilty. The Rev. Marshall Hatch said the next step is for officers to be assigned to specific beats within communities so they become familiar with residents.