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Migrants in Chicago face harsh winter conditions as city works to provide aid

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:15:27 GMT

CHICAGO — Migrants who recently arrived in the city got their first real taste of the brutal Chicago winter on Tuesday afternoon.The freezing temperatures and snowfall echo the growing concerns among migrant families sleeping on the frigid sidewalks of Chicago's Police Districts.Migrant families, deeply concerned about the harsh conditions, say they do not know how much longer it will be before they get moved to shelters, causing worries about their children's safety to grow. 'A complete 180’: City to use shuttered Kmart as migrant shelter after reversing course On Tuesday, the Mayor's office issued a news release offering details about plans to provide aid to asylum seekers and unhoused Chicagoans amid the frigid conditions.According to city officials, 16 warming buses will be provided by the CTA at the landing location and at 16 police district locations from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily.Officials said coats and warm clothing will also be provided to those at the landing zone, police ...

ISP releases footage from Springfield State Trooper shooting

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:15:27 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- State Police have released dashboard camera and surveillance video footage of a shooting last week that left a State Trooper hospitalized.Authorities said Illinois State Trooper Dakotah Chapman-Green was shot in both legs by 37-year-old Cristobal Santana while performing a traffic stop on Toronto Road in Springfield Tuesday night.Nearby surveillance video shows the suspect chasing after the injured officer, and proceeding to hit him multiple times with his gun. Chapman-Green suffered a brain bleed and skull fracture. Despite his condition, Chapman-Green stood up, and walked back to his squad car, clearly injured. State Police released the video of the incident to their YouTube channel. The video may disturb some readers and viewer discretion is advised. ORIGINAL: Man in custody for shooting Illinois State Trooper allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend in Chicago, family says ISP Director Brenden Kelly commended Chapman-Green's courage at a news conference T...

Tyler Christopher, Joliet native who starred on 'General Hospital,' dies at 50

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:15:27 GMT

Tyler Christopher, known best for his role as Nikolas Cassadine on daytime's long-running soap opera General Hospital, has died. The Emmy winner actor was 50. Christoper's former co-star, Maurice Benard, who has played mob boss Sonny Corinthos on the soap opera for three decades, confirmed the news on Instagram. ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead at 54 "Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment," Benard wrote. "Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting."Benard went on to call Christoper "an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol."Multiple entertainment outlets also confirmed the news.Christoper starred as Nikolas Cassadine, on and off, from 1996-2016. He would join the cast of Days of Our Lives in 2017. He departed the role in 2019.Chris...

Children's hospitals prepare for surge in admissions amid shortage of RSV drug

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:15:27 GMT

(The Hill) -- A supply shortage means a drug that can prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants won't have a major immediate impact, children's hospitals said, and they are preparing for a surge in admissions this respiratory disease season."Widespread access [to the new antibody drug] will take time across many sectors of the pediatric population and won't have as great an impact on volumes this immediate respiratory season," the Children’s Hospital Association said in a statement.This illustration provided by AstraZeneca depicts packaging for their medication Beyfortus. (AstraZeneca via AP, File)Nirsevimab, marketed as Beyfortus, was approved in August. It’s a single shot that can be given to infants up to 8 months old, and high-risk babies up to 19 months old. The drug is a monoclonal antibody, rather than a traditional vaccine, meaning babies will be able to directly receive antibodies to prevent severe RSV disease, rather than prompting the immune system to develop t...

NFL player brings 'Jeepers Creepers' to life in Halloween display

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:15:27 GMT

CLEVELAND (WJW) -- Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is known to scare opposing offenses with his terrifying play and frightening stats that make all quarterbacks tremble in fear every season. But Garrett’s other fall festive skill is bringing fictional horror movies to life at his home. From the big screen to Garrett’s front yard, his latest Halloween display is based off the “Jeepers Creepers” horror movie franchise. Originally debuting back in 2001, the four-part movie franchise is now displayed in real life in the Browns Pro Bowler’s front yard.  Why does Halloween occur on Oct. 31? His decorations include the film’s monster “Creeper” above his front door. Garrett even has the famous 1941 Chevy pickup truck with a cow catcher mounted on the front bumper made famous from the original movie parked in his yard. Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett decorated his home for Halloween, drawing inspiration from the "Jeepers Creepers" mov...

Longhorns No. 7 in first college football playoff rankings

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:15:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Texas Longhorns check in at No. 7 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings. They are the highest ranked team in the Big 12.Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan, Florida State, Washington and Oregon are the six teams in order ahead of the Longhorns. Rival Oklahoma checks in at No. 9 after losing to Kansas last week.Three Big 12 teams other than Texas and Oklahoma find themselves in the initial rankings. Kansas checks in at 21 with Oklahoma State right behind them at 22. At 23 is Texas' opponent this week in Kansas State.In the weekly Texas football press conference Monday, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian was asked about the rankings and how much belief he has in his team's resume.“I hear so much about how tough the SEC is, but I haven’t seen any of those teams go into Alabama and win,” he said. “I feel pretty good about our team, and over time this will play itself out. We need to focus on what we need to do Saturday and play our best football.”Texas is one ...

Averill Park family wins 'Good Morning America' costume contest

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:15:27 GMT

AVERILL PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A local family received national recognition for their Halloween costumes. The Messia family from Averill Park dressed up as a traveling circus complete with a strong man and a fortune teller.They were named Best Costume on "Good Morning America" on Tuesday. They said they had a lot of fun. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "It was so fun. We went to a lot of thrift stores. We used a lot of spray paint, duct tape. We had a great time putting it together, and I figured we're a crazy family, so a circus theme was perfect."The Messias beat out two other finalists who dressed up as Pac-Man and characters from the Wizard of Oz. They told NEWS10 they had a blast on "GMA" and said it was a cool experience for their kids to go behind the scenes of the show.The full clip of their appearance can be viewed below:

Man sentenced for attacking corrections officer

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:15:27 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An incarcerated man at the Rensselaer County Jail will serve 9.5 years in prison after attacking a corrections officer. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Matthew Fluty was in jail on unrelated charges when he beat and strangled an officer back in January. He pleaded guilty to strangulation in the first degree.The victim lost consciousness and suffered serious injuries.

Kids show off costumes at annual Halloween parade

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:15:27 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Some local kids got the chance to show off their Halloween costumes before going trick-or-treating. A Child's Place at Unity House in Troy held its annual Halloween Parade on Tuesday.Faculty and staff also wore costumes, and family members also had the option of being dressed up. One educator said Halloween is fun as well as a valuable learning experience. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "We celebrate imagination and children and all of the wonderful opportunities today brings for them to think about creativity, imagination and fun," Susan Rimkunas, Dir. of Education at A Child's Place at Unity House, said.The kids also went trunk or treating once the parade was over.

Missouri appeals court rules against ballot summary language that described 'dangerous' abortions

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:15:27 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri appeals court ruled Tuesday against Republican-written summaries of abortion-rights ballot measures that described several proposed amendments as allowing “dangerous and unregulated abortions until live birth.” A three-judge panel of the Western District Court of Appeals found the summaries written by Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, who is running for governor in 2024, are politically partisan. Ballot summaries are used on Missouri ballots to help voters understand sometimes lengthy and complex constitutional amendments and policy changes. Ashcroft’s original description of the amendments, which could go on the ballot in 2024 if supporters gather enough voter signatures, would have asked voters whether they want to “allow for dangerous, unregulated, and unrestricted abortions, from conception to live birth, without requiring a medical license or potentially being subject to medical malpractice.”But the appeals court panel wrote that allowi...