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Chicago residents weigh in on how to make the city safer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:16:40 GMT

Public safety was front and center during Chicago’s mayoral race. Ultimately, voters chose Brandon Johnson who promised a smarter approach to policing coupled with investment to address the root causes of violence. “Over 90 percent of the youth gun violence victims are no longer enrolled in school at the time when they become victims, so one area that we can focus on is really directly engaging those young people,” said Roseanna Ander, executive director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab. For more WGN Cover Story content, click here Across the city, Chicago residents have varied perspectives on policing, but agree on the need for change. In this WGN-TV Cover Story, Gaynor Hall takes a closer look at public perceptions on crime and what comes next. Producer Tyra Martin and photojournalists Ted Parra and Nelson Howard contributed to this report. 

Arlington Heights village officials provide update on Bears' development proposal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:16:40 GMT

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Newly seated and returning board members were briefed on potential developments on the horizon at the Arlington Heights Committee-of-the-Whole meeting Monday, including the possible overhaul of the Arlington Heights racetrack site by the Chicago Bears.In February, the Bears officially purchased the 326-acre property for just under $200 million. Monday night, Arlington Heights' planning and community development departments shared a comprehensive report detailing research and studies done to lay a foundation for the magnitude of the project, and what the village may have to do.On top of the presentation from planning and community development, Arlington Heights' police and fire departments also presented reports on how activity generated by the development could impact the operational capabilities of their departments. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Arlington Heights trustees looking at roadmap to bring Bears to suburbs To help accommodate for such concerns, both poli...

Brett Favre calls for Fox News boycott over Carlson exit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:16:40 GMT

(The Hill) - Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre showed his support for conservative media pundit Tucker Carlson, calling for a boycott of Fox News weeks after the news network parted ways with the conservative host. “I’m with Tucker,” Favre wrote in a tweet on Monday. “Time to boycott Fox until they come to their senses and let the man speak.”In the tweet, the 53-year-old former quarterback posted a two-minute video clip that featured former Fox News host Megyn Kelly discussing her own point of view on Carlson’s ouster, followed by a highlight reel of Carlson’s segments as Metallica’s “Sad But True” plays in the background.   Leaked video shows Tucker Carlson musing about ‘pillow fights’ in women’s bathroom Fox News announced two weeks ago that it had parted ways with Carlson. Carlson’s departure came days after the network settled a defamation lawsuit brought up by Dominion Voting Systems. A source close to Carlson told Axios that the former host is planning to use his ...

Mondays 30+-degree temperature plunge from Sunday’s record-tying 87-degree to reverse; warming’s ahead—80-degree due by Thursday inland, but cooling lake breezes due on beaches—late week and weekend showers and storms to follow

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:16:40 GMT

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES!Chicagoans experienced a jarring 24-hour temperature pullback of more than 30-degrees Monday afternoon—and this after the warmest weekend of 2023, including Sunday’s recording of a record-typing 87-degree highTemps down more than 30-degrees from Sunday’s levels Monday, largely the product of winds off the 48-degree lake waters—warming returns over coming week with temps surging from 69 Tuesday to 77 Wednesday, 81 Thursday and 79 Friday but expect easterly lake breezes to cool immediate lakeshore areas each day this week. Weather dries and mixed sun appears Tuesday with lots of sun Wednesday, but wet weather returns with gulf moisture late week and this weekend.Winds are superimposed over this Monday afternoon satellite image. The “NE” flow off Lake Michigan played a major role in dropping Monday’s temps more than 30-degrees from Sunday’s peak reading.Closer look at the “NE” flow blowing into the area off Lake Michigan.The southbound pneumonia front whic...

'Unacceptable': Video of TSA worker's handling of bomb dog draws outrage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:16:40 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employee has been removed from canine handling duties after video taken Sunday at Detroit Metro Airport circulated online.The video, taken by Reddit user ProfessionalEye3568 from the Delta Sky Club on the second level, shows the officer walking back and forth below, yanking the leash hard enough to swing the dog around."This isn’t delta specific but filmed from the sky club at DTW," ProfessionalEye3568 wrote. "I was shocked at how this airport handler is dragging this poor pup around. There’s no reason anyone should be flipping a working dog around by it’s harness like this?! I have a high energy dog so at first I assumed it was a mistake or that the puppy was a bit over energetic but looks like the handler is just being unnecessarily rough with it." TSA officials find dog in passenger’s bag at Wisconsin airport "This makes my blood boil. Poor pup!" one person commented. "This guy doesn’t need to be around any animals."The...

Red Cross assisting 10 after Troy fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:16:40 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The American Red Cross is helping 10 people after a fire on Spring Avenue. The fire took place at a home just after 1 p.m. Monday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Red Cross said it is helping six adults and four children, all of whom are under the age of 12. Fire officials said the fire spread throughout the building and there were issues getting water to the scene.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Hoosick Falls board to vote on new water system proposal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:16:40 GMT

HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The village of Hoosick Falls Board of Trustees will consider an agreement for a new water system for residents. The agreement is with Saint Gobain Performance Plastics and Honeywell to fund and construct a new water system in the village. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This comes after both companies were held responsible for PFOA contamination in the village. The company has to pay $65 million in a class action lawsuit.The board of trustees will vote on the resolution at their meeting on Wednesday night.

Schenectady firefighters promoted during ceremony

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:16:40 GMT

SCHENCTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two firefighters in the Schenectady Fire Department have been promoted to new positions. At Monday night's city council meeting, the two firefighters were promoted to lieutenant and captain. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Many other firefighters from the department as well as family members were in attendance. Officials were thankful for the continuing traditions of the fire department.Officials said as the fire department continues to get younger, they will hold more promotion ceremonies in the future.

Son surprised by father returning from overseas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:16:40 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The East Greenbush Central School District shared video of a sweet reunion on Monday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Sgt. Angelo Rosencrans spent almost a year away from home after serving in Iraq, Kuwait, and Syria with the New York Army National Guard. On Monday, he surprised his son, Christopher, at Genet Elementary School and embraced him after 12 months overseas.

Problem gambling awareness event held at Rivers Casino

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:16:40 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Gaming officials gathered at Rivers Casino in Schenectady on Monday to discuss resources available for those who have a problem gambling. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Officials from the New York State Gaming Commission and the New York Council for Problem Gambling were some of the group on-hand at the event. The groups meet quarterly as part of the Responsible Play Partnership. They pointed to legislation requiring resources being available for help with gambling issues as a massive step in the gaming industry.This year marked 20 years since Problem Gambling Awareness Month was started.