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Pritzker signs new law making changes to Illinois' supervised release system

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:21:15 GMT

ILLINOIS — Governor JB Pritzker made changes to the state's Mandatory Supervised Release System (MSRS) by signing Senate Bill 423 into law. Friday Forecast: Thunderstorms, dangerous heat across Chicago area SB423 brings several changes to the MSRS including:Parolee or releasee will submit to a urinalysis test only if there is documented, reasonable suspicion of illicit drug useThe Prisoner Review Board shall, rather than may, reduce the period of mandatory supervision when certain educational milestones are achievedEliminates several conditions related to release of a minorAllows for the use of technology in lieu of appearing in person for required reporting or meetings by the parolee or releaseeRequires the Prisoner Review Board to provide a list of steps or requirements for granting early dischargePritzker signed the bill at a Friday event featuring rapper/activist Meek Mill, entrepreneur Michael Rubin, and the CEO of REFORM Alliance, along with several other leaders and communi...

Sharks circle dock outside South Carolina restaurant, video shows

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:21:15 GMT

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) – Guests at a seaside restaurant in South Carolina had quite the sight on Sunday as several sharks swam around the dock at Hudson's Seafood on Hilton Head Island.A video shows at least five sharks circling in the shallow waters of Skull Creek.The video was taken after a fishing charter returned to the dock and threw out scraps into the water, according to Nexstar's WSAV.Only days before, the Town of Hilton Head also reported a possible shark bite about 10 miles down the shore. A man said he was bitten on the foot by a shark while swimming in waist-deep water.A portion of the beach was closed after the bite. ‘Cocaine Sharks’ may be biting into bales dumped off Florida’s coast, scientists say Shark attacks actually hit a 10-year-low in 2022, with some spikes in regional hot spots, according to the International Shark Attack File, which maintains a database of shark attacks.They recommend swimmers swim with a buddy, stay close to shore, not swim at daw...

Backswing, bleeding & beanball: The Cubs' bizarre start to win over Cardinals

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:21:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS — In the many, many games the teams have played, it's safe to say there has never been a start like the one Thursday night in St. Louis. It involved a pair of former teammates, an unfortunate accident, some beanball, and then a quick hook from the umpires. All of this happened in the first inning between the Cubs and the Cardinals at Busch Stadium, a precursor for what would end up behind a decisive 10-3 win for the visitors. It puts the club at the .500 mark (51-51) for the first time since May 12, moving to within 5 1/2 games of first in the National League Central and four of the last wild card spot.The Cubs' six-game winning streak is their longest of the 2023 season.Yet the beginning of the contest is what everyone wanted to talk about from when it happened until after the game.(Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)It started in the first with two out and Ian Happ at the plate facing St. Louis pitcher Miles Mikolas. On one of his swings, the Cubs' outfielder accident...

Police respond to false alarm of active shooter at Tesla gigafactory

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:21:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Authorities responded to the Tesla gigafactory early Friday morning after receiving "shots fired" and "active shooter" reports from the area. Travis County Sheriff's Office deputies got a 911 call of an active shooter around 4:17 a.m., according to TCSO. Austin-Travis County EMS said medics responded to the scene and were ready to treat potential patients after a "shots fired" call came in. Authorities said no injuries were reported, however. TCSO said deputies cleared the building and "found nothing out of the ordinary; no casualties, no sounds of gunfire, nothing to substantiate the presence of a shooter at all."TCSO said its investigation found no malicious intent behind the call and no criminal element involved in the incident. The response was the first time TCSO has responded to Tesla with such a large number of deputies for an emergency call, according to the agency. An off-duty Tesla employee told KXAN they got a text just before 5 a.m. that those on site sh...

Guided trolley tours of Saratoga Springs

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:21:15 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- All aboard! The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center will be hosting guided trolley tours of historic Saratoga Springs all August long on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at 10 a.m. Tickets are $25.00 a person. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The tours will include historic sights and discussions along Broadway, North Broadway, the Skidmore campus, the High Rock area, Saratoga Race Course, and Union Avenue. The trolleys are wheelchair accessible, and no food or drink except water is allowed on the tours.For advanced reservations, guests can call (518) 587-3241. Tickets can be purchased the day of in person at the pick-up and drop-off location, at 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Cannabis dispensary looking to open in Saratoga Springs

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:21:15 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga Springs could be getting its first retail cannabis dispensary. Special use permit documents were submitted to the city's Planning Board to open Reverie Dispensary at 95 West Avenue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The owner is Jody Cracco, who also owns Dairy Haus and Doggy Playcare in Saratoga Springs, as well as the Ice Cream Man in Greenwich. Reverie Dispensary is under Ten Cees, LLC, which was awarded a Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) license by the Office of Cannabis Management.The 2,200-square-foot shop would be in the same plaza as DreamSleep, Family Dollar, Taste of China, West Ave Pizza, and West Ave Chicken. A Planning Board public hearing for the dispensary is set for Thursday, August 3 at 6 p.m. in City Hall. New owner revives RAW Juice Bar in Schenectady, opening date set "After the planning board meeting, we will be one step closer to opening. We will b...

Governor Hochul appoints new state budget director

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:21:15 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday the appointment of Blake Washington as New York State Budget Director. Washington, who currently serves as Secretary to the State Assembly Ways and Means Committee, will begin his tenure this summer. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Washington is preceded in the position by Robert Megna, who was appointed to serve as interim budget director back in late February. He previously served as Director of Budget Studies and as a legislative budget analyst.“During this critical period for our state's future, I’m looking forward to having Blake Washington on my team as we work to craft another budget that serves the needs of all New Yorkers,” said Governor Hochul. “With years of public service and a deep knowledge of the budget process, Blake is the perfect leader to take the helm at the Division of the Budget. I’m grateful to my friend Bob Megna for his extraordinary w...

Decision upheld in 2020 Lake George fraud case

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:21:15 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - New York State Supreme Court has upheld convictions against a former Lake George Watershed Coalition director who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant funds. On Thursday, Warren County District Attorney Jason Carusone announced that all six convictions against David Decker had been upheld. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “We are gratified that the Appellate Division upheld all of the convictions and found there was sufficient evidence that the defendant stole public funds, and engaged in a scheme to defraud the people of Warren County," Carusone said. "Assistant District Attorneys Benjamin Smith and Robert McCarty, as well as Acting Assistant District Attorney Christine Stevens from the Tax Department, put countless hours into this complicated case, and we are glad to see that their hard work has been affirmed by the Appellate Division."Decker, of Burnt Hills, was sentenced in 2020 to bet...

Man flashes gun over Jack in the Box order in St. Ann

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:21:15 GMT

ST. ANN, Mo. - A man faces felony charges after he reportedly flashed a gun in a heated argument over a Jack in the Box order in St. Ann. Prosecutors have charged Dawaun Grimm, 36, with unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon in the investigation. Authorities arrested Grimm shortly after the situation unfolded on July 22. She says an Uber stranded her, then things really got weird According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, employees at the Jack in the Box reported that a customer became "irate" over his order, leading to an argument in which he flashed a gun. No injuries were reported in the situation, and details around the food order were not disclosed. Police later found the customer walking nearby and located the gun around 25 feet away from his spot of arrest. The gun matched the description of one reported to police, and Grimm reportedly admitted to arguing with employees at the restaurant, per court documents. Close Thanks ...

Man convicted of I-270 drive-by shooting in Des Peres

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:21:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A jury has convicted a man accused of a drive-by shooting several years ago on Interstate 270 in Des Peres. Deandre Cothran, 37, was found guilty of armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm in the case. A jury convicted Cothran on Thursday after testimony from Des Peres police and hours of deliberation.The shooting happened on April 24, 2020 in the northbound lanes of I-270 near Manchester Road. She says an Uber stranded her, then things really got weird According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Cothran was in a white Volkswagen vehicle in a slower lane to the right of the victim. At some point, the victim's vehicle was struck by multiple rounds of bullets, and the victim suffered a gunshot wound to her arm.The woman pulled over, called police and informed them of a description of the vehicle she suspected in the shooting. Within minutes, police found the vehicle unoccupied near a Mercy hospital. Cothran wa...