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WGN weatherman Jim Ramsey honored in Island Lake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:21:50 GMT

ISLAND LAKE, Ill. — Former WGN weatherman Jim Ramsey, who passed away April 8, 2022, is being honored by the Village of Island Lake, the place he called home.Ramsey spent 30 of his 42 year weather forecasting career at WGN-TV before retiring in 2017. Beloved former WGN weatherman Jim Ramsey dies at 69 Friday he was added to the village's "Island Lake Notables Wall of Fame." The event was open to the public. Speakers included his widow Leslie Ramsey along with former WGN colleague Jackie Bange.WGN has honored Ramsey over the years including when he retired in 2017, a somber reflection of his life upon his death in 2022, and a WGN Morning News remembrance of his good natured appearances on the often lighthearted broadcast.You can read his obituary here.

1 killed, 2 wounded in drive-by shooting on Chicago's West Side

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:21:50 GMT

CHICAGO — One person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting on the city's West Side Friday morning.The shooting happened just before 10 a.m. in the 700 block of North St. Louis. Police said two men and a woman were standing outside hen a dark-in-color sedan approached and began firing shots.All three victims were transported to Stroger Hospital. A 34-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the right shoulder and was pronounced dead. 1 dead, 3 wounded in shooting at Park Forest home A 38-year-old man sustained gunshot wounds to the lower back and right foot and is in critical condition. A 31-year-old woman sustained two gunshot wounds to the left foot and is in stable condition. No one is in custody. Area Four detectives are investigating.

While Sox welcome back one pitcher, say goodbye to another

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:21:50 GMT

CHICAGO — The news of the day for the White Sox on Friday concerned their bullpen, as one former closer returns to the organization while a longtime relief pitcher leaves. Per the White Sox transaction page, the team has brought Alex Colome back to the organization, doing so on Thursday before assigning him to their Arizona Complex League team on Friday.Colome was the primary closer for the White Sox in 2019 and 2020, netting 42 saves in 46 attempts with a combined 2.27 ERA over those seasons. When the team signed Liam Hendriks in December 2020, the closer joined the Twins, where he had 17 saves in 24 attempts and a 4.15 ERA in 67 appearances.In 2022, Colome pitched for the Rockies where he struggled as his ERA slipped farther to 5.74 with four saves in seven attempts. At the moment, the White Sox don't have a set closer as Hendriks has battled non-Hodgkin's lymphoma this offseason. He was placed on the 15-day injured list at the beginning of the regular season. After a rough start...

Harris to meet with Tennessee lawmakers expelled over gun protests

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:21:50 GMT

Vice President Harris is making a previously unscheduled stop in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday to meet with two state lawmakers who were expelled from the Tennessee House for leading gun violence protests in the wake of a local school shooting, a spokesperson confirmed.Harris will meet with state Reps. Justin Jones (D) and Justin Pearson (D), who on Thursday were expelled from the legislature for their participation in the recent demonstrations on the House floor. Rep. Gloria Johnson (D), who also participated in the protests and is white, narrowly survived her expulsion vote. The vice president will use the meeting to elevate the White House's broader push for tougher gun laws, including a ban on assault weapons. She is expected to meet with other Tennessee state lawmakers while in Nashville, as well as demonstrators who have in recent days continued to call for action on gun violence.President Biden has renewed his calls for such a ban in the aftermath of a shooting at a Nashville g...

10 cities where a $100,000 salary is worth the least—and the most

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:21:50 GMT

(SmartAsset) - Seen as a sign of success and financial comfort, a six-figure salary has long been an important milestone for American workers. But the times have changed and $100,000 isn't quite what it used to be, especially as rampant inflation continues to sap the purchasing power of money and push the cost of living higher. In fact, 51% of people who earn more than $100,000 reported living paycheck to paycheck in December 2022 – 9 percentage points higher than a year earlier – according to a recent survey from PYMNTS and LendingClub.To see how much $100,000 is actually worth in different parts of the country, SmartAsset compared the after-tax income in 76 of the largest U.S. cities and then adjusted those figures for the cost of living in each place. For more information on our data or how we compiled our findings, read the Data and Methodology section below.CanvaKey findings $100K goes furthest in Memphis. The city may be known as the "Home of the Blues," but Memphis' low cost ...

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Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:21:50 GMT

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Daniel Perry trial: 24 hours into deliberations, no verdict yet on murder trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:21:50 GMT

(AUSTIN)—  It’s now up to 12 jurors to decide the fate of an Army sergeant accused of murder in the fatal shooting of a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020.The jury deliberated from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.Closing arguments for the Daniel Perry murder trial wrapped up just before 1 p.m. on Thursday. Perry's defense has maintained the fatal shooting of Garrett Foster was in self-defense. The state argues Perry instigated the crowd, driving into the crowd and causing protesters to respond by hitting and kicking his car and also screaming at him.No matter what the jury decides: a fiancé, caretaker, son and friend lost his life in the incident.“He took care of all my needs," Foster's fiancée, Whitney Mitchell, testified the first week of Perry's trial. "He helped me get dressed in the morning. He helped me take a bath."Attorneys on both sides did all they could to make their final case Thursday.Related coverage:Opening statements in murder trial of man accused of shooting, killing pr...

Police investigating fatal crash in Columbia County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:21:50 GMT

GERMANTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police are investigating a fatal one-car crash in Germantown. Police said the crash happened around 10:15 p.m. on April 6 on State Route 9G. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! After an investigation, police found that the driver Raphael McDonald, 18, of Athens, was driving northbound on State Route 9G when he slid off the road and crashed into a pole. McDonald was traveling at a high speed when they failed to negotiate a curve in the road, said police.McDonald was ejected from the car and died at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Wilton man arrested in burglary case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:21:50 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office arrested Daniel Rivera, 35, of Wilton on Thursday. They say he committed a break-in at Louden Oaks Mobile Home Park. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to police, Rivera violated an order of protection by forcing his way into someone's home and damaging items there. They claim that the victim and Rivera know each other.Police claim that they arrived on the scene around midnight, early Thursday. The burglary was initially reported when it was in-progress, though police said Rivera was arrested later in the day.Before Wilton Town Court Judge David Towne, Rivera was arraigned on several felony charges:Second-degree burglaryFirst-degree criminal contemptThird-degree criminal mischief Ichabod Crane softball continues to mow through early-season stretch The Sheriff's Office also included a second-degree harassment violation. Rivera was remanded to the Saratoga ...

Code Blue alert declared overnight for Albany County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:21:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Homeless and Travelers Aid Society (HATAS) has called a Code Blue alert for Albany County for Friday, April 7 to Saturday, April 8. Code Blue is a cold weather program aimed at reducing barriers for homeless people looking for shelter. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! A Code Blue is called when the temperature is expected to be 32 degrees or less, including wind chill. HATAS said “real feel” temperatures will be dropping into the upper 20s overnight.Albany County’s homeless residents in need of shelter can go to the Capital City Rescue Mission at 259 South Pearl Street, The Emergency Overflow Shelter at 646 State Street (Lutheran Church) and The IPH Safe Haven at 26 South Swan Street. Relief efforts continue for Grand Street fire victims People in need can also call the HATAS Homeless Hotline at (518) 463-2124. According to HATAS, every Social Services district in New Y...