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Campaign 2024: Illinois election filings begin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —  Ready or not, Campaign 2024 officially kicked off Monday in Illinois.Bright and early, at the Board of Election office in Springfield, candidates in local, state and judicial races turned in petitions to get on the ballot. Pate Philip, towering figure in Illinois Republican politics, dies Among the candidates who spoke with WGN News was Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lisa Holder White, who filed to maintain her seat. There's also a marquee matchup in the Republican primary in Illinois’ 12th Congressional district, which covers 34 southern counties: Former gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey is challenging veteran Congressman Mike Bost. On Monday, both men turned in their petitions and spoke about their reasonings for running."People’s voices are not being heard and opportunity has been lacking," Bailey said. "You need someone to understand how policy works and how the rules work," Bost added.Also filing on day one was Democratic Congressman Da...

Migrants awaiting shelter placement face frigid temperatures as winter weather sets in

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

CHICAGO — Migrants across the city are feeling the impact of the frigid temperatures as winter weather sets in around Chicagoland.Many, not knowing what to expect, arrived in the city in sandals and shorts and are grateful for organizations and volunteers who have dropped off winter gear.Jacie Sanghil, a migrant who was sleeping outside up until only a few days ago, said the cold weather is horrible, adding that she and her daughters are more accustomed to the heat. Gov. Pritzker, IDHS announce plans to get migrants off the streets, into shelters They have since been moved to an indoor shelter and said it is something they are grateful for.The same can not be said for more than 1,300 people currently awaiting placement and 1,198 people who are waiting at Chicago police districts.A number of volunteers and organizations have stepped in to help, like New Life Centers."It’s super cold. They’re not used to this weather. Those at the police stations are trying to stay indoors, go to Mc...

A paw-fect gift: TSA releases 2024 canine calendar

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

CHICAGO — The Transportation Security Administration released its 2024 canine calendar on Monday.  The annual tradition honors the agency's explosives detection canines working nationwide. The calendar features photos and fun facts about each TSA dog.  Sunday air travel set record: TSA Those that appear in the calendar were selected from dozens of entries submitted by TSA canine teams from around the country. Anyone interested in downloading the free calendar may click here.  The 2024 calendar features the 2023 Cutest Canine Contest winner, Dina, a 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer explosives detection canine at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. Dina was one of several TSA canines who worked at Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix in February.

Wild's Ryan Hartman gets suspended 2 games for tripping Red Wings' Alex DeBrincat

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman has been suspended two games for a dangerous trip of Detroit's Alex DeBrincat.The NHL's department of player safety announced the ban after a hearing with Hartman. This is Hartman's second suspension of 2023 after getting one game for interference in April. Jake Neighbours scores 2 goals as St. Louis Blues beat Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 As a repeat offender under the collective bargaining agreement, he'll forfeit over $41,000 in salary.The Wild have lost seven in a row and on Monday fired coach Dean Evason and assistant Bob Woods.

Vikings star Justin Jefferson misses seventh straight game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

The plan has always been to get star receiver Justin Jefferson back to 100% before he returned to the field. That meant not cutting any corners during the recovery process. No matter what.It shouldn’t come as a surprise then that the Vikings decided not to activate Jefferson from injured reserve before hosting the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Though he has slowly started to ramp things up in practice over the past couple of weeks, Jefferson is still in the final stages of rehabbing his hamstring injury, and the Vikings ultimately decided to err on the side of caution with their best player.This is the seventh straight game Jefferson has missed for the Vikings since hobbling to the sidelines on Oct. 8 during a home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s watched his team go 5-1 in his absence (not including the primetime game between the Vikings and Bears) to get themselves back into the playoff picture.There seemed to be some optimism last week that Jefferson mig...

St. Paul’s Park Square Theatre announces new executive artistic director and plans to mount season next year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

St. Paul’s Park Square Theatre announced Monday the hire of new executive artistic director Stephen DiMenna and plans to reopen its doors for the 2024-25 season.“Stephen brings to Park Square Theatre a wealth of expertise over the last three decades,” said board president Mark Howlett in a news release. “After a time of strategic assessment by our organization, we are now in a place to execute our proactive vision, and Stephen is the right person to lead us going forward.”Park Square canceled five of its planned shows this year, citing the pandemic and slow ticket sales. The company’s sole 2023 play was “The Revolutionists,” a co-production with PRIME Productions that ran in April.DiMenna has theater experience in both the Twin Cities and New York City and currently teaches acting for musical theater at the University of Minnesota. He was associate artistic director of St. Paul’s History Theatre from 1989 to 1995 and has directed productions for numerous local thea...

Albany police chief finalist for Michigan job

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The police chief of the Albany Police Department is exploring a new job. Chief Eric Hawkins is a finalist for a top police job in Ann Arbor, Michigan.In a brief statement to NEWS10, he said: “I remain engaged with and committed to the Albany community. Exploring this opportunity will not detract from that.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan noted the word Chief Hawkins has done in reducing crime and improving public safety, saying, "Chief Hawkins has done a tremendous job reducing violent crime, improving public safety, and furthering our commitment to community policing.“As I’ve said before, I know I have the best team in the business. It’s not a surprise that a member of Albany’s leadership team is being pursued by another agency. I do hope, however, that Chief Hawkins continues to serve the people of our City and that we can continue to rely on his expertise, compassion and c...

2 adults, 1 juvenile in custody for Hazelwood hotel murder

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

HAZELWOOD, Mo. – An argument led to a deadly double shooting over the weekend at a Hazelwood hotel. Three people, two adults and a juvenile, are in custody for murder.The shooting happened just after 10:45 p.m. Saturday at the InTown Suites Extended Stay, located in the 9000 block of Dunn Road, according to the Hazelwood Police Department.Officers found Victor Fooks, the hotel manager, on a hallway floor inside the hotel with a gunshot wound to his leg. He later died from his injuries. Fooks was 52.Investigators determined Fooks and a hotel employee asked two people, Jaylin Mcelroy and Marshaun Brinkley, to leave the property after an altercation in one of the rooms.Fooks and the other employee were in the parking lot to make sure the men left. Police claim as Fooks walked the pair outside, there was an altercation, and Mcelroy and an unnamed juvenile pulled out guns and began shooting. Bi-State may run Loop Trolley one year longer than planned Hotel guests said they heard the gun...

100+ best Cyber Monday deals of 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

Everything we know about Cyber Monday 2023 The Cyber Monday sales event is an excellent time of year to score incredible savings, and to get you started, the BestReviews team has curated a list of the hottest items on sale now. Among the best deals are some of our top picks that we’ve run through the BestReviews Testing Lab, such as the Hisense 65-inch Class U8 Series Smart TV and Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner. We'll be consistently updating this page, so keep checking here to get the best Cyber Monday deals. Last updated on Nov. 27, 2023, at 6:00 a.m. PT. Save big on popular brands. We’ve found top money-saving deals that you’ll want to cash in on. Editors’ Best Deals of the Day Apple iPad (9th Generation) 17% OFF + $19.01 OFF COUPON This is the top-sold iPad on Amazon right now, and it's 21% off for Cyber Monday, taking the price from $479 to $379.99. Buy Now National Geographic Magic Advent Calendar ...

30-foot Christmas tree arrives at Missouri Governor's Mansion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:00 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - It's beginning to look a lot like the holidays in Missouri's capital city, after a crane moved a 30-foot tree into the governor's mansion.For 30 years, the Missouri Department of Conservation has been asking Missourians to donate evergreen trees between 30 and 40 feet tall to be decorated on the lawn of the Missouri Governor's Mansion. The Richardson family said they were happy to donate their Norway spruce because the tree was at the end of its lifespan due to recent droughts."We thought what a perfect way for it to go out," Sherry Richardson said. "I'm still in awe. I can't believe they picked my tree."High in the sky On Monday morning, a Christmas tree was flying through the air in Jefferson City."It always amazes me that they can lift it up by crane over onto the lawn," Missouri Department of Conservation Natural Resources Communication Specialist Jolly Dentner said. "Just the logistics involved in it are always impressive."Sherry and her husband donated th...