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Shots fired during party in Elgin leaves 3 wounded

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:57:33 GMT

ELGIN, Ill. — Three people were shot during a party early Sunday morning in Elgin, according to police.The shooting happened around 1:20 a.m. in the 1300 block of Inverness Drive. Person shot by bicyclist in Highland Park: Police According to the Elgin Police Department, shots were fired during a fight and three people, a boy and two men, were injured.All three of them were taken to local hospitals with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.The incident is still under investigation.Anyone with information is asked to reach out to police.Additional information hasn't been released at this time.

Chicago police investigate string of early-morning robberies on North, Northwest sides 

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:57:33 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago police are offering a warning to residents after a string of early-morning armed robberies on the north and northwest sides of the city on Sunday.According to police, eight armed robberies took place between 4:19 a.m. and 6:05 a.m. In each of the incidents, a group of three to six individuals, armed with multiple firearms, robbed victims of their personal belongings. Man hospitalized after attempted carjacking, shooting in Loop Authorities say in most of the robberies, the offenders ordered the victims to provide passwords to their cell phones.Officers say the group consisted of men between the ages of 17 and 25 years of age and all were wearing dark-colored clothing and black ski masks at the time of the robberies.According to police, in each of the incidents, the group arrived at the location in a stolen vehicle. 5-year-old pedestrian hospitalized after Irving Park car crash, driver in custody Police provided the following timeline of the robberies which unfo...

Man found with gunshot wound in Roseland dies

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:57:33 GMT

CHICAGO — A man has died after he was found shot in Roseland on Sunday morning, according to Chicago police.Offers say the man, who is believed to be between 20 and 30 years old, was found at around 11:46 a.m. in the 100 block of West 109th Place. Chicago police investigate string of early-morning robberies on North, Northwest sides The victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition where he was later pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the shooting, police say.Officers have not provided details on what led to the shooting and say and say nobody is currently in custody in connection to the homicide. Video shows postal carrier robbed at gunpoint on West Side Chicago police say Area Two detectives are now working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Travis County ESD No. 2 receives national accreditation for emergency training

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:57:33 GMT

Travis County, Texas (KXAN) — On Friday, Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 announced it had received a nationally recognized accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs for its EMS paramedic training program.ESD No. 2 said the accreditation was earned by meeting strict standards endorsed by leading organizations.“The men and women of Travis County ESD No. 2 provide the highest level of care to the community and this recognition is a testament to that,” Nick Perkins, Fire Chief for Travis County ESD No. 2, said. “It is critical for a community to have reliable, efficient and affordable emergency medical services. As the Pflugerville area continues to grow, we commit to continue to raise the bar and deliver the best quality care to the residents we serve.”The Emergency Services District also recently received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for satisfying nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presenta...

Edwards Aquifer Authority issues Stage 4 water management

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:57:33 GMT

CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) -- The Edwards Aquifer Authority issued a Stage 4 critical period management permit reduction for permit holders in Uvalde County, according to a Friday release. The permit reduction was declared "under the purview of the Edwards Aquifer Authority within the Uvalde Pool," the release said. On Friday, the ten-day rolling average at the J-27 index well was 841.9 feet above mean sea level, resulting in the Stage 4 reductions, the release added.Edwards groundwater permit holders within Uvalde County are required to reduce their annual authorized pumping by 35%, with the reductions applying to all Edwards Aquifer groundwater permit holders "authorized to pump more than three acre-feet annually."The reductions apply to industrial and agricultural users along with water utilities authorized to pump from the Edwards Aquifer for their customers. Impacted permit holders will be required to report their pumping totals each month to the EAA, per the release.Residents and bu...

These two players were once offensive catalysts for SF Giants but haven’t been the same since overlooked injuries

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:57:33 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — It’s that time of year, Alex Cobb said Saturday night, after he took the loss in the Giants’ sixth defeat in their past seven games.“It’s August,” he said. “Everybody’s trying to catch that second wind and sprint to the finish line.”As their offensive slump approaches two months, and their grip on postseason position loosens, the Giants are looking for that second wind more than most.They are still feeling the effects of a two-week stretch in the middle of June.As they reeled off win after win during their hottest stretch of the season — a 10-game streak that ran their record 42-32 — more players than just Mitch Haniger suffered injuries that helped lead to the current derailment of their offense.Haniger has just this week resumed hitting after fracturing his forearm on a hit-by-pitch in St. Louis on June 13. The two-week stretch also saw the losses of John Brebbia, who progressed to throwing bullpens this week, Luke Ja...

Sacramento PD, Sac County Sheriff's Office seize guns, tow cars at 100-car sideshow, police say

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:57:33 GMT

(FOX40.COM) -- The Sacramento Police Department, with assistance from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, took down a sideshow that involved about 100 cars, according to the agencies. On Saturday afternoon, Sac PD said it responded to reports of sideshow activity and found one that included 100 cars, which led to five tows, 12 citations distributed, four guns seized, and five arrests made. VIDEO: Cruise cars halt traffic in SF, cite ‘connectivity issues’ linked to Outside Lands festival "The Sacramento Police Department will continue to work with our regional law enforcement partners to conduct maximum enforcement at these illegal events," a news release from police read. "We remain committed to a zero-tolerance policy regarding these events."The Sacramento Police Department and County Sheriff's Office broke up a sideshow on Saturday that involved about 100 cars. (Credit: Sacramento Police Department) Authorities added that they have noticed a recent uptick in sideshow activi...

Duvall had 4 RBIs that include 3-run homer and Red Sox beat Tigers 6-3 to take series

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:57:33 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Adam Duvall had four RBIs that included a three-run homer, Justin Turner added a solo shot and the Boston Red Sox won their series against the Detroit Tigers with a 6-3 victory on Sunday.Trevor Story went 4 for 4 with three doubles and two stolen bases for Boston, Connor Wong had an RBI triple and Duvall added a run-scoring single. “It feels good knowing with that wall at 310, that its going to go,” said Duvall of his drive over the Green Monster. “I feel like I’ve been seeing the ball pretty good lately, and, as a hitter, that’s one of the hardest things to do.”Boston went 5-5 on a season-high 10-game homestand and wore their City Connect uniforms of bright yellow and power blue for the seventh straight game. The Red Sox improved to 11-2 in their alternate uniforms this season and 26-6 since they were introduced in 2021.Boston scored six runs over five innings against former Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez (8-6) and took two of three from the Tigers, winni...

MATCHDAY: Man United-Wolves in Premier League. Atletico Madrid starts its Spanish league campaign

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:57:33 GMT

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Monday:ENGLANDThe first round of games in the Premier League concludes with Manchester United hosting Wolverhampton. United is set to give competitive debuts to two of its offseason signings — midfielder Mason Mount and goalkeeper Andre Onana — as the team looks to make a strong start to Erik ten Hag’s second year in charge. Wolves will be under a new manager in Gary O’Neil, who has only been in charge a few weeks.SPAINAfter a strong finish last season, Atletico Madrid begins its Spanish league campaign by hosting promoted Granada. Diego Simeone’s Atletico kept the core of its squad in attack and midfield, and boosted its defense with Cesar Azpilicueta and Caglar Soyuncu. The attack will again be led by Antoine Griezmann as doubts still surround the permanence of João Félix. Granada is back in the first division after a single season in the second tier. Alaves, also back to the top flight in its first attempt following rel...

Slonina makes debut for Belgium’s Eupen in 5-0 loss to Club Brugge

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:57:33 GMT

American goalkeeper Gaga Slonina made his European first-team debut Sunday in Eupen’s 5-0 loss to visiting Club Brugge in the Belgian league.The 19-year-old had not played a first-team club match since last Sept. 19 with Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire. He transferred to Chelsea in January and was loaned last week to the Belgian team for this season.Andreas Skov Olsen scored in the sixth minute and converted a penalty kick in the 62nd. Philip Zinckernagel got goals in the 17th and 66th minutes and Tajon Buchanan scored in the 29th.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource