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Wednesday Forecast: Potential for severe storms, heat advisory issued

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

CHICAGO — Hot and humid Wednesday with highs in the lower 90s and heat index values that could top out over 100 degrees.  Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon are possible with potentially severe storms.  Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here A Heat Advisory is in effect starting at 12 p.m. Wednesday through 9 p.m. in the orange counties. (map below) Peak heat indices of 100-105 degrees are expected. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air conditioning when possible and limit time in sun. Check on relatives and neighbors. Take precautions working and spending time outdoors.Our skies will become mostly clear tonight. It will stay warm and humid as temperatures fall into the lower 70s.  Thursday will be mostly sunny, hot and humid with highs in the mid-90s inland and mid-80s lakeside.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Tributes pour in for late Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

CHICAGO — Since the announcement of his death on Tuesday, tributes from around Chicago and the country have poured in for the late owner of the Blackhawks. A number of people have shared their condolences to the family of Rocky Wirtz, who died at the age of 70 on Tuesday after a brief illness. He was the fifth principal owner of the Blackhawks and had been in that position since 2007, taking over after the death of his father Bill. Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson had this statement following Wirtz's death on Tuesday.“Rocky Wirtz was a champion in every sense of the word — in family, in business, in sports ownership, and most important, in life. From his stalwart leadership of the Wirtz Corporation and multitude of corporate ventures, to the Blackhawks’ miracle run of three Stanley Cup champions in six seasons, he exemplified class and excellence at every turn. As successful as he was as a chairman and owner, however, he was an even greater man, giving a United Center security officer ...

Why are American teens driving less?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

(The Hill) -- American teens seem to be waiting longer than ever to drive.  The share of teenagers with driver’s licenses in the 16-19 age group declined from 64 percent in 1995 to just under 40 percent in 2021, according to the Federal Highway Administration.  The reasons are as complicated as teens. Car costs have surged. Inflation has pushed up the prices of insurance and gas. Ride-hailing and home delivery apps make cars feel less essential. America’s urban centers are growing more crowded and less car-friendly. Teens are socializing more online and less in person. Many young people would rather bike or walk than pollute their planet. More than anything, perhaps, the decline in teen drivers reflects the impact of “graduated” licensing. Starting around 1996, states enacted new rules tailored to ease novice drivers onto the road. Teen drivers must now spend months gaining skills in low-risk settings before they gain full driving privileges. Taken together — the...

Aaron Hernandez's brother faces new charges amid concerns over threats to UConn, Brown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The older brother of late New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is behind bars after a woman close to him told police she was worried he was planning a school shooting.Dennis Hernandez, a former football player at UConn, was shocked with a stun gun and arrested by police July 18 after he threatened to kill officers who had gone to his home in Bristol, Connecticut, then emerged from the house yelling “shoot me, shoot me," according to police. Arrest warrant: Aaron Hernandez’s brother planned school shootings at UConn, Brown University On the way to the hospital, Hernandez, who went by DJ while playing quarterback and wide receiver for the Huskies in the mid-2000s, said he planned to kill anyone who had profited off his younger brother, police said in an arrest report.Bristol police officers went to Hernandez's home after speaking with two women about what they described as his deteriorating mental health.Hernandez, 37, was originally arrested in M...

UFOs, UAPs and angels: Lawmakers have different views on extraterrestrial explanations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

As the House prepares to hear from a UFO whistleblower who claims the U.S. is concealing evidence of nonhuman craft, the question looms over members of Congress: Are we alone?Many members insist they have not seriously considered the question or are keeping their concern focused on national security risks from not knowing the cause of UFO sightings.But some members say they have seen enough to think that the unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) — a more recent term for sightings of strange objects or effects in the sky — are of nonhuman extraterrestrial origin.“It’s either something extraterrestrial, or something extraterrestrial that they reverse-engineered,” Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), a leader of Wednesday’s UAP hearing, said when asked about the possibility of the sightings being secret Chinese or Russian technology.Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) also said he thinks the UAPs were of nonhuman extraterrestrial origin.“Listen, God made a phenomenal planet with phenomenal people, e...

Waterford Dragon Boat Festival returning in August

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Waterford Dragon Boat Festival is returning to Waterford Harbor on Saturday, August 5. This year, funds raised from the event will benefit To Life! Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The festival is a day full of dragon boat racing, friendly competition, and awards. The tournament-style competition starts at 10 a.m. and is expected to end by 3:30 p.m. Team check-in opens at 8 a.m.“We are thrilled to be hosting dragon boats in Waterford again this year," said Town Supervisor Jack Lawler. "It’s a really powerful event, emotionally and physically. The day starts with a ceremony to recognize those who have battled breast cancer and continues with a great display of boat races. It’s really fun to watch, and even more fun to participate.” Greenville Drive-In celebrating Taylor Swift after screen featured in lyric video To Life! is a non-profit organization that supports those dealing with a breast cance...

2 arrested in Dutchess County, accused of selling fentanyl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people accused of selling fentanyl in Dutchess County were arrested following a reported spike in overdoses beginning the weekend of July 24, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. Timothy Robinson (59, Poughkeepsie), and Shaje Wilcox (31, Poughkeepsie), each face multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Deputies say both Robinson and Wilcox were operating independently. Drug Task Force members were deployed to two different areas in Poughkeepsie on Friday and apprehended both Robinson and Wilcox.Deputies say Robinson was selling fentanyl in the area of Main Street and Rose Street in Poughkeepsie, with Wilcox doing so in the lower Main Street areas near Waryas Park. Both could face additional charges. Vehicle fire in Queensbury shuts down 2 lanes on I-87 Robinson Charges:Third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substanceThird-degree criminal possession of a controll...

Officers investigating 'Page Market and Grill' break-in

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Crews are investigating a burglary at a local convenience store Wednesday morning. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez captured footage of the scene, located at the 'Page Market and Grill,' where the front door can be seen completed broken off as video showed a truck backing through barriers to gain entry into the store. Stay of execution granted for Johnny Johnson The owners of the business are repairing the scene now, as they shared that nothing of significance was stolen. So far, no suspects have been found. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Heat cancels World Wide Technology Raceway event today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

MADISON, Ill. - This week's heat wave is cancelling a big event at World Wide Technology Raceway.The raceway will not hold its scheduled wide open Wednesday drag racing event for today due to the heat advisories. Stay of execution granted for Johnny Johnson So far, there have been no changes to Saturday and Sunday's drag racing programs.

St. Louis City Reparations Commission meeting taking place tonight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis City Reparations Commission meets again Wednesday night.They are exploring ways to repair race-based harms like slavery and segregation. They've been meeting monthly since April, asking for your input. Rare bee found in Belleville, Illinois They'll report their findings to the mayor and board of aldermen next year. Wednesday' night's 's public meeting is at 6:00 p.m. at the New Northside Conference Center on Goodfellow Boulevard.