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Group commits 6 armed robberies, carjacking on South Side Friday evening

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:42 GMT

CHICAGO — A half dozen armed robberies took place across three South Side neighborhoods Friday evening, including one that ended in a victim's car being stolen, according to a community alert sent out by the Chicago Police Department Saturday.Police said the robberies happened in the Armour Square, Near South Side and Bridgeport neighborhoods. In each incident, four males approached a victim or victims, pulled out black handguns and demanded victims' property. In one of the incidents, the victim's vehicle was taken. After stealing victims' property, the group then fled in a previously reported stolen vehicle.Incident Times and Locations200 block of West 31st Street on Nov. 3, 2023 at 4:33 p.m. 2000 block of South Calumet Avenue on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. 2000 block of South Wabash Avenue on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:10 p.m.  3700 block of South Lituanica Avenue on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:18 p.m. 400 block of West 28th Place on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:22 p.m.  2200 b...

Stevens nails 53-yard field goal in closing seconds as Iowa beats Northwestern 10-7 at Wrigley

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:42 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Drew Stevens nailed a tiebreaking 53-yard field goal in the closing seconds, and Iowa beat Northwestern 10-7 at Wrigley Field on Saturday.Anyone who predicted a baseball score with two teams not known for moving the ball meeting at the iconic ballpark weren’t that far off.Tied for the Big Ten West lead and last in the nation in total offense, Iowa (7-2, 4-2) answered after Northwestern (4-5, 2-4) drove for a tying touchdown with just under two minutes remaining.The Hawkeyes, aided by a 23-yard pass from Deacon Hill to Kaleb Brown, drove from the 28 to the Northwestern 35. After missing a 53-yarder off the upright in the first quarter, Stevens nailed one on fourth-and-7 to make it 10-7 with 14 seconds remaining, delighting the large contingent of fans wearing black and gold.Iowa (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) grabbed a 7-0 lead after Anterio Thompson blocked Hunter Renner’s punt early in the third quarter. The Hawkeyes took over at the Northwestern 25. Drew Hill rolled to his righ...

Ghost bike honoring teen placed at site of deadly crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:42 GMT

CHICAGO — Bicyclists from across the city came together on Saturday afternoon in support of the family of a 16-year-old CPS student who was killed while riding his bike last month. Now a Ghost bike stands in the location where the deadly crash unfolded."Every time I see that sun come out, I just feel like it's him," said Rogelio Arreola, the step-father of 16-year-old Joshua Anleu, who was killed in the crash.The warmth and brightness of the sun remind Arreloa of his stepson, who affectionately called him "Rolo." CPD: Group commits 10 robberies in less than an hour According to Arreloa, Joshua, who attended Carl Schurz High School, loved his family and friends and was a role model for his younger brother."He was very charismatic, a contagious laugh. Omg my god, when I heard him cracking up, I couldn't help but laugh with him," Arreola said.Joshua also loved to ride his bike. Tragically, he was hit by a car while riding on Oct. 4, at the intersection of West Waveland Avenue and No...

Career exploration fair exposes Chicago kids to opportunities in different occupations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:42 GMT

CHICAGO — From healthcare to law and finance, dozens of young people were exposed to different career opportunities Saturday at an event in the West Loop."The losing party has a right in Illinois to file appeals, and that’s what we do, we hear appeals," said Justice Nathaniel Howse of Illinois Appellate Court's 1st District. "What we’re trying to determine is whether or not a mistake was made that caused the wrong side to win the case."The lake shore chapter of Jack and Jill of America incorporated hosted the annual "Be Exposed" Career Exploration Fair at the BMO Tower."Jack and Jill is an 85-year-old organization founded by mothers," said Vanessa Smith, President of the Lake Shore Chapter of Jack and Jill of America. "We use this organization [to] make connections and nurture the next generation of African American leaders."60 young people from fifth to 12th grade got to soak up the wisdom of 16 difference professionals representing a variety of fields, which also included finance,...

47th ward smashes pumpkins for the environment post-Halloween

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:42 GMT

CHICAGO — Getting a lesson in composting the remnants of Halloween, it was a gourd time for all. By wagon, stroller and hand — people of the 47th ward came together for their annual tradition to smash pumpkins at Coonley Elementary School "Last year we missed the pumpkin smash, and they sat around and rotted for several weeks so really happy to move onto the next season and get them out of the porch," said North Center resident Sara Nutt. For Emery Gagne, it was the first one. "I haven’t’ smashed them before but I’ve brought them here and put them in the huge dumpster," Gagne said. More from Sean: Chicagoland veterans take part in Habitat for Humanity build It's a way to enjoy the day, be good to nature and burn off some of that Halloween candy energy. "I think it’s a lot of fun and it gives everyone a good opportunity for a post sugar out and smash some pumpkins and also put them where they’re not in my trash," dad David Gagne said.

Warmer and more humid weather through midweek

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Fog Sunday morning will be lighter and a bit less widespread than what we woke up to Saturday, when dense fog affected some UT tailgates. Expect a mostly cloudy sky both Sunday and Monday with unseasonably warm, humid weather.Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday morning, bringing sunrise and sunset times an hour earlier on Sunday. This will mean darker evening commutes, but lighter mornings.A dry, abnormally warm weather pattern continues through Wednesday as temperatures approach record highs.We are tracking a cold front that will draw in tropical moisture from the Pacific, leading to cooler and wetter weather beginning Thursday. We currently expect 0.5"-0.75" of rain in most areas over the next week, with locally higher amounts possible. BLOG: El Niño into 2024: What that means for winter and spring BLOG: NOAA releases winter forecast Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2023) FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up to date with your Central Texas forecast, sign up for ou...

St. Paul Highland Park girls take home silver at Class AA cross country meet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:42 GMT

The Highland Park girls’ cross country team placed second at the Class AA meet on Saturday.The team scored a total of 101 points, tied for second with Alexandria. Highland Park was then given second place after beating Alexandria via tiebreaker. First place went to Marshall, with a total of 81 points.Highland Park had two runners place in the top 10. Junior Grace Lewis-Mosher finished in eighth place with a time of 18 minutes and 38 seconds, and senior Luna Scorzelli finished in ninth with a time of 18:46. Both runners earned all-state accolades, as they each finished in the top 25.Lewis-Mosher said the team worked hard and ran great all season, and that individually, she really enjoyed every race.“Our team has been really strong this season, we have a really strong junior class,” she said. “I’m really happy with how the season has gone. I’ve been trying to really appreciate every race and have gratitude for every race, I just love this sport so much.”Luna Scorzelli, who took first ...

Area college football: Bethel sends longtime coach Steve Johnson out with an MIAC Skyline division title, and a chance for more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:42 GMT

Bethel University football coach Steve Johnson announced on Monday that he would retire as the Royals’ football coach at the end of the 2023 season.But retirement is the last thing on his mind right now. And the Royals are living proof of that, clinching a spot in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship game for the third year in a row on Saturday with a convincing 31-14 victory over Concordia (Moorhead) at Royal Stadium in Arden Hills, Minn., in a battle of the last two unbeaten teams in MIAC Skyline division competition.A 1979 Bethel graduate, Johnson became the Royals’ head coach in 1989 and has produced 251 career victories in his 35 years leading the program. He currently ranks as the all-time wins leader among active Division III football coaches.With 29 winning seasons in a row, he has led the Royals to 11 NCAA Division III playoff appearances, two Final Four appearances, four Elite Eight appearances and five MIAC championships.And, obviousl...

Gophers collapse late in 27-26 loss to Illinois

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:42 GMT

The Gophers have been preaching the need to play complementary football all season long.Midway Saturday’s fourth quarter against Illinois, Minnesota’s defense and offense synced into harmony.But they soon fell back to contrasting ways and lost 27-26 to the Illini at Huntington Bank Stadium.Cody Lindenberg’s forced fumble and Justin Walley’s recovery gave the U great field position at the Illini 34-yard line. Almost immediately, Athan Kaliakmanis hit Daniel Jackson on a 31-yard touchdown and a 26-21 lead with six minutes left.On the next drive, Tyler Nubin intercepted Luke Altmyer, but Minnesota’s offense couldn’t ice the game and punted to Illinois. The Illini converted on fourth and 11 and then backup quarterback John Paddock found Isaiah Williams on a 47-yard touchdown with 50 seconds remaining.The Gophers (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten) failed to clinch bowl eligibitly against Illinois (4-5, 2-4). The U loss resembled the 21-point lead it coughed up in an overtime loss to Northwestern in Sept...

Illinois AG blocks push for Metro East county to join Missouri

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:42 GMT

JERSEY COUNTY, Ill. - The Illinois Attorney General recently struck down a push for one Metro East county to leave the state and join Missouri. Illinois AG Kwame Raoul returned an opinion document on Oct. 17 that essentially means Jersey County will remain part of Illinois for the foreseeable future. "It is my opinion that non-home-rule counties, such as Jersey County, do not have the authority to secede from the State of Illinois and join another state," the document states. According to the Jacksonville Journal-Courier, the effort has been sought by some groups within the county since at least 2021, with one board member floating the idea of a ballot referendum to switch statehood. Remembering Donn Johnson – FOX 2 mourns loss of longtime journalist With a non-home-rule county designation, as Raoul pointed out, Jersey County must abide by the legal opinion of the state of Illinois. Raoul adds that even if Jersey County were authorized to leave the state, there isn't a statutory ...