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Bears meet with Arlington Heights officials on Monday

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:03:59 GMT

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — The Chicago Bears met with officials in Arlington Heights again on Monday about a possible move.The meeting involved the new Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren and was organized by Touchdown Arlington, a coalition of Arlington Heights business owners who support the Bears' move to town."This is a once-in-a-lifetime proposal that will boost the region's economic engine, create thousands of jobs and generate millions of dollars in future tax revenues for Arlington Heights and the region," the pro-Bears coalition said in a release announcing the meeting.The Bears purchased Arlington International Racecourse and started tearing down the grandstand jockey and office buildings in late May. Exterior demolition of the facilities at Arlington Park began in mid-June. Arlington Park demolition begins But disputes over property tax values have held up prior commitments to build a new stadium on the 326-acre horse racing site that closed for $197.2 million.Earlier ...

Man charged after woman stabbed near Grant Park

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:03:59 GMT

CHICAGO — A man has been charged after being arrested for allegedly stabbing a woman near Grant Park.Joshua Shaw, 43.According to the Chicago Police Department, 43-year-old Joshua Shaw has been charged with one felony count of aggravated battery and use of a deadly weapon after he was arrested in the 900 block of South Michigan Avenue around 8 p.m. Saturday.Police said he was identified as the man who, minutes earlier, stabbed and seriously injured a 25-year-old woman in the 1100 block of South Michigan Avenue.Responding officers then located Shaw and placed him into custody. No other information is available at this time.

July's full moon will be a little extra special: Here's why

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:03:59 GMT

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - Skygazers, mark your calendars! The next full moon will occur on the morning of Monday, July 3. Since the moon will reach its peak around 7:40 a.m. ET that morning, the moon won’t be very visible in the sky at that moment. You will, however, have the opportunity to see it a few hours before full illumination or see it nearly full the day or two prior to and after July 3.This moon will also be the first “supermoon” of 2023, meaning it will appear bigger and brighter in the sky due to the distance of the moon from the Earth. The July 3 full moon is the first of three full moons that will occur during the summer season. It is the first of four "supermoons" that will occur in 2023.What is a supermoon?NASA defines a supermoon as any full moon occurring at the same time as the moon’s perigee, or closest point of orbit with the Earth. The moon takes about 27 days to orbit the Earth. During each 27-day cycle is a perigee, or point where the moon is closest to the E...

Triple shooting leaves 2 dead, 1 injured near the Grove

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:03:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating a triple shooting Monday night.According to the spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, they received a call just before 8 p.m. for a shooting at the intersection of Gibson and Tower Grove avenues in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood. A man and woman were pronounced dead on the scene. Another woman was shot and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Her conditions are unknown at this time. Police claim the victims knew each other.The cause of the shooting is still under investigation. However, police believe an altercation between the victims led to the shooting. Two guns were recovered on the scene. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will give updates as more information becomes available.

Boxing champs Michael and Leon Spinks inducted into St. Louis Walk of Fame

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:03:59 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - The sweet science of boxing was celebrated Monday as the St. Louis Walk of Fame inducted Michael and Leon Spinks, locals who were both heavyweight titleholders.“I'm really happy about it," said Michael Spinks at the ceremony. "I said, 'OK. I got a reason to go home.' I think Leon would be happy too.”Michael, 66, currently lives in Delaware while his older brother Leon passed away in 2021 at the age of 67.Both carved out a legacy in the square circle. At the 1976 Montreal Olympics, the Spinks each won gold medals, a first in the sport. Half-off meal deals at local restaurants As pros, Michael defeated Larry Holmes for the IBF Heavyweight title in 1985 while Leon, in only his eighth professional bout, upset Muhammed Ali for the WBC Heavyweight crown in 1978.“He’s here right now," said Leon's widow Brenda Spinks, who was also in attendance. "I can feel him. He deserves this award because he worked really hard for what he did, and he’s done things that nobody el...

Spring Creek fire near Parachute sees “significant growth” amid hot, dry conditions

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:03:59 GMT

The Spring Creek fire outside Parachute saw “significant growth” Monday due to hot and dry conditions and has now burned more than 200 acres, wildfire officials said.There are no threats to structures, the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit said Monday evening on Facebook.The worst smoke impacts overnight are likely between Parachute and De Beque, the agency said.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

3 U.S. Marines among 4 dead in fiery single-car crash on 5 Freeway in Downey

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:03:59 GMT

Three of the four victims killed in a fiery single-car crash early Saturday morning on the 5 Freeway in Downey have been identified as United States Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton.  According to a release from the California Highway Patrol, the single vehicle crash involving a 2018 Dodge Charger happened around 2:30 a.m. on the southbound span of the 5 Freeway south of Lakewood Boulevard.  CHP confirmed that the vehicle was on fire when they arrived and that all four occupants of the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.  “Preliminary information indicates that the driver lost control of the vehicle at a high rate of speed causing the vehicle to collide with a guardrail and the bridge abutment of the Lemoran Avenue pedestrian overcrossing,” CHP said in a statement. “The force of the impact caused the vehicle to split in two, subsequently ejecting the two rear passengers onto the right shoulder.” The rear end of the car was found approximately ...

C.A. Water Service Group awards $75K in scholarships 

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:03:59 GMT

A dozen students from California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington have been named as recipients of the California Water Group Awards Scholarship to aid in college tuition.Many of the scholarship recipients are first-generation college students and have had to overcome financial hardships to attend college. “These recipients are truly remarkable students who are already making their mark on the world, and they will undoubtedly inspire others to do the same,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are proud to offer these scholarships to ease the financial burden of college for these students, who have so aptly displayed their commitment to improving lives around them.”Among 348 applications, 12 students were selected to receive scholarship assistance based on academic achievement, community service and financial need. Three students were awarded a $10,000 grand-prize scholarship, while nine others received $5,000 scholarships. Scholarship ...

Morgan Hill: Three-car crash leaves four with ‘significant injuries’

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:03:59 GMT

Four people suffered “significant injuries” in a three-vehicle crash at East Dunne Avenue and Thomas Grade in Morgan Hill on Sunday, June 25, 2023, according to police. (Morgan Hill Police Department) MORGAN HILL – Four people suffered “significant injuries” in a three-vehicle crash Sunday night in Morgan Hill, police said.The collision was reported around 8:20 p.m. on East Dunne Avenue at Thomas Grade, according to the Morgan Hill Police Department.Police said a Ford Mustang was traveling east when it crashed into a Toyota Venza preparing to turn left onto Thomas Grade. The Venza overturned and slid into the eastbound lane. The Mustang, meanwhile, was struck by a Toyota Sienna traveling west.Four people were taken to hospitals, including one by air ambulance, according to police.The exact cause of the crash remained under investigation Monday.Dunne was closed for several hours in both directions while police investigated the collision.Anyone who witnessed the crash or the even...

Woman arrested in recent Oakland homicide where victim died from being shot in the shoulder

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:03:59 GMT

OAKLAND — A 41-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a May 30 homicide where there may be at least two other suspects, police said.Yaeko Payne, whose city of residence wasn’t immediately available, has been charged with murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and possessing a gun as a felon in connection with the death of 49-year-old James Rodriguez. She is being held without bail in Santa Rita Jail in Dublin and has not yet entered a plea, court records show.Police say that Rodriguez, who went by Jaime, met with Payne and two other people a little before midnight on May 30. The meeting took place near 100th Avenue and Pearmain Street in East Oakland and quickly devolved into an argument.Surveillance footage of the shooting shows Rodriguez approaching Payne’s car and falling down backwards, apparently struck by gunfire, almost immediately. Two vehicles then sped away from the scene, police said in court records.A woman who lived ...