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Efforts underway to help migrants arriving in Chicago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:15 GMT

CHICAGO — Community groups are joining forces to help migrants arriving in the Chicago area.Thursday marks the end of coronavirus restrictions on asylum that have allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants at the southern border for the last three years.The end of Title 42's use has raised questions about what will happen with migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Biden administration is preparing for an increase in migrants.There are currently 3,200 migrants in shelters and respite sites across the city. For weeks, migrants have been sleeping on Chicago police station floors.According to Block Club Chicago, Ald. Raymond Lopez is looking to take an empty building in the Pilsen neighborhood and create a place of shelter for the migrants, while trying to clear some of the police stations. See where you can help migrants arriving in Chicago A move that could relieve some of the stress volunteers are facing."One of the hotdog stands, Joey’s Hot Dogs, stepped up with a number of san...

Charges filed after more than 600 catalytic converters recovered

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:15 GMT

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — An investigation by the Cook County Sheriff's Office has led to the recovery of more than 600 catalytic converters and criminal charges.Sheriff Tom Dart is set to announce the details of the charges and the investigation at a Thursday event. ‘It was my work’: Teen bragged to friend after officer Aréanah Preston’s slaying, prosecutors allege WGN plans to livestream the announcement within this story beginning at approximately 10:30 a.m.

Man, 40, shot dead in residence in Woodlawn

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:15 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is dead after he was shot in the neck inside a residence in Woodlawn Thursday morning.According to police, the 40-year-old man was inside a home near the 6100 block of West Champlain Avenue around 9:14 a.m. when he was shot in the neck. Woman charged in series of baseball bat attacks on Northwest Side The man was transported to University of Chicago Meical Center where he was pronounced dead. There is currently no one in custody and police are investigating the incident.

Peloton recalls over 2 million exercise bikes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:15 GMT

(NEXSTAR) -- Peloton Interactive is recalling about 2.2 million of its exercise bikes because users can fall and get injured, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday.The bikes, which are 4 feet long by 2 feet wide and have model number PL01, are being recalled by the exercise equipment maker because the assembled seat can break while in use. There have been 35 reports of the bike's seat post breaking and detaching, including 13 injury reports, with one involving a fractured wrist.The recalled bikes, which have an adjustable seat, handlebar, and tilting screen, were sold from January 2018 through May 2023 at Peloton and Dick’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide. They were also sold online at Onepeloton.com, Amazon.com and Dicksportinggoods.com. US prices stay high, showing inflation pressures persist The bikes, whose brand name and model number are displayed near the flywheel, retailed for about $1,400.Anyone who has one of the recalled bikes should stop using it...

College graduate, 22, crushed by car only hours after ceremony

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:15 GMT

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A 22-year-old graduate of Ohio's University of Dayton died Sunday — just hours after he graduated — when a car fell on top of him.Passersby reported finding the man, later identified as Ian Brunner, underneath the car just after 7 p.m., outside of a campus apartment building, according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch. Dispatch reported that the car had fallen off a jack, crushing Brunner. POLL: Nearly half of college dropouts would likely reenroll if given debt relief The callers initially tried helping the victim before the arrival of emergency personnel. The Montgomery County Coroner was ultimately called to the scene.University officials said Brunner, originally from Pittsburgh, had graduated from the University of Dayton earlier that day.Brunner, who graduated with a BS in mechanical engineering, had been active in a number of engineering programs and pursuits in recent years, including a motor sports club at the University of Dayton and a YouTube...

Dean's A-List Interviews: Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:15 GMT

Check out Dean's A-List Interviews with Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen on their new comedy film "Book Club: The Next Chapter," about four best friends who finally go on their girls trip. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Museum of Broadcast Communications fundraiser includes tickets to shows, tour of WGN

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:15 GMT

The Museum of Broadcast Communications was founded in Chicago back in 1982 and features lots of impressive exhibits, including a lot of WGN history. Now, the museum has launched a new way for you to connect you with some of broadcastings legendary shows and personalities. with an fundraising auction.The museum's 40 for 40 auction runs through May 16.More information on the museum's website.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Trump snaps at CNN's Kaitlan Collins: 'You're a nasty person'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:15 GMT

Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct a misspelling of Collins' name.A previous version of this (The Hill) -- Former President Donald Trump snapped at CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins during a contentious town hall event in New Hampshire on Wednesday night, calling her a "nasty person."As Collins repeatedly asked Trump about his handling of classified documents, Trump paused and asked the network's star anchor: "Can I talk? Can I answer the question." "I want you to answer the question, that's why I asked it," Collins said. "You're a nasty person," Trump responded. Five takeaways from Trump’s CNN town hall During Wednesday's town hall event, Trump largely talked over Collins and refused to concede that he lost the 2020 election. Earlier in the town hall, he praised her as someone "I know very well" before saying "you're not stupid" but suggesting "maybe you've been given an agenda." Being chosen by CNN President Chris Licht to moderate Wednesday's town hall is widel...

How to avoid pickleball injuries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Over the past few years, pickleball's popularity has picked up throughout Austin.East Austin resident Drew Callahan regularly plays pickleball and has watched its growth.“It's sweeping the nation, it's gotten huge,” he said.With more people playing the sport, an abundance of injuries are piling up. Is pickleball becoming too popular? ‘Turf wars’ break out in south Austin According to USA Pickleball, in an estimated 19,000 pickleball injuries occur each year, a statistic that’s significantly increased over the last 10 years.Callahan says his father took a tumble while playing pickleball.“There was a ball going over his head and he ran directly into a wall,” he said. “I know that he went down pretty good.”Across Austin, physical therapists are seeing an uptick in patients suffering pain from pickleball.David Romero is a physical therapist at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists, or Texas PTS. He says common injuries include sprained ankles, and knee and shoulder injuri...

Q&A: New innovative composite material that is recyclable

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – ALUULA Composites is collaborating with the University of British Columbia to develop some of the world's first composite materials that are strong, durable, and light but also recyclable. Meteorologist Sean Kelly spoke with Richard Myerscough, CEO and founder of innovative composite materials firm ALUULA, about how they created a more sustainable material. You can read the interview below to learn more.Sean Kelly, KXAN News: Can you can you tell us a little bit about the company?Richard Myerscough, ALUULA: We're a high-end manufacturer of very light, very strong composite materials. So not only is it recyclable, the raw materials are recyclable, the end of use products are recyclable. But the fabric or the composite itself is much, much stronger than the traditional.Kelly: So your company basically created a material that is more durable and stronger but also when the scraps are broken down they can be reused?Richard Myerscough, ALUULA: Yeah, exactly... So...