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A few Chicago pro sports teams continue an alliance in 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:14 GMT

CHICAGO — Once again, five of Chicago's professional sports teams are joining forces to help the city which they call home. In fact, their partnership is now in its sixth year to tackle a major problem both here and around the country.The Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, & White Sox today announced the continuation of the Chicago Sports Alliance..They’ll give financial support to 5 programs/organizations in Chicago that are helping to find solutions to gun violence..The alliance began in 2017..@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/Zs1w7FHflC— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) June 2, 2023The Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, and White Sox are continuing the Chicago Sports Alliance which they started in December 2017 in which they are giving financial support and resources to find solutions to gun violence. Friday's announcement coincides with National Gun Violence Awareness Day, which is June 2-4. As part of the effort, the alliance and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation will give $1.5...

Why is Walmart closing some locations?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:14 GMT

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (NewsNation) — Walmart has been faced with some tough decisions lately, closing more than 20 stores across the country so far this year. In Overland Park, Kansas, customers said they were shocked after the Walmart Neighborhood Market shut down this spring. Dozens of people parked their cars in the Walmart lot and walked up to the doors only to find a sign that told them the store was closed permanently.Walmart customer Robb said it was a "total shocking surprise," while customer Camille Tague said the closure was "really sad." How to start paying your student loans this summer The Overland Park Walmart had been there since the early 2000s, and customers who spoke with Nexstar's NewsNation said it was always packed. Still, the location is part of a series of closures announced earlier this year. And given that Walmart's earnings are up this year, people have said the closings just don't make sense. "Never in a million years did you think this would close or see ...

SWAT responds to man on rooftop of Humboldt Park building

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:14 GMT

CHICAGO — A SWAT situation is unfolding in the city's Humboldt Park neighborhood, Chicago police said Friday.Authorities tell WGN News that police responded to a 'call to service' in the 4000 block of W. Chicago Ave. SkyCam9 is flying above the scene and shows a man on the rooftop of a building with what appears to be a propane tank.SkyCam9 over a SWAT situation in the 4000 block of W. Chicago Ave in Humboldt Park. (Photo/WGN) ‘He wanted better:’ 14-year-old killed, 4 wounded after shooting involving police on South Side; 1 in custody Commuters are asked advised to avoid the area. A WGN News crew is on scene and working on learning more.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Jacky Oh, who appeared on 'Wild 'N Out' with partner DC Young Fly, dies at 32

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:14 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Jacky Oh, a model, actress and entrepreneur who formerly appeared on the comedy improv series “Wild ‘N Out,” has passed away at the age of 32, according to the show’s social media pages.Jacky Oh, whose real name was Jacklyn Smith, shared three children with her partner DC Young Fly, a cast member on the VH1 series."We thank everyone for their well wishes and ask for privacy during this difficult time," a representative for DC Young Fly wrote in a statement provided to USA Today.Jacky Oh (back row, second from left) is seen with partner DC Young Fly (center) and members of their family at a screening of "PAW Patrol: The Movie," in Atlanta on Aug. 15, 2021. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)Jacky Oh died Wednesday, sources for TMZ said. A since-deleted social media post, viewed by the outlet, indicated she had been in Miami for a “mommy makeover” when she passed.Her cause of death has not been made public. Prolific actor John Beasley dies at 79 "W...

Navy removes Pride Month posts from Instagram, Twitter accounts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:14 GMT

(The Hill) - The Navy’s official Instagram and Twitter accounts have apparently taken down posts celebrating the start of Pride Month.The service’s Instagram account Thursday featured a post depicting a fighter jet with the LGBTQ flag colors in its wake, but by Friday morning the image was gone.  The move is the latest in a string of Pentagon efforts to shy away from culture wars, with top Defense officials earlier this week moving to ban drag performances on all military installations.  In a statement to The Hill, a Navy spokesperson acknowledged the original posts but would not say why or when they were removed.   “The US Navy posted graphics in support of the start of Pride month to honor the service, commitment, and sacrifice of the LGBTQ+ Service members and personnel who volunteer to defend our country,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “As we do with all Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) observance months, we w...

Most expensive Spider-Man comics on eBay cost $1M

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:14 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — The world's favorite web-slinging superhero swings back into theaters this weekend with "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," the latest computer-animated installment in Columbia Pictures and Sony's "Spider-Man" film saga. The new film is the second theatrical outing of Miles Morales, one of several Marvel Comics characters to take over the role of Spider-Man. Morales is perhaps the best known Spidey besides "first" Spider-Man Peter Parker — and he was only just introduced in 2011's "Ultimate Fallout #4: Spider-Man No More." Phil Dunster reveals he ‘cried so much’ saying goodbye to ‘Ted Lasso’ In that story, Morales, who possesses many of the same spider-bite-induced powers as Parker, takes over the Spider-helm after Parker's death in an alternate universe. The introduction of Afro-Latino New Yorker Morales was highly controversial but the character has gone on to enjoy popularity outside of Parker's shadow.The polarizing 2011 death of Peter Parker brought an end to t...

Gov. Abbott stands by plan to lower property taxes, promises to pass school vouchers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:14 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks Friday afternoon at a post-session fireside chat with a conservative think tank, following a public clash this week with the lieutenant governor over differing property tax proposals. On Tuesday the Texas Public Policy Foundation hosted Patrick for a similar event, where he gave a boisterous speech slamming House Speaker Dade Phelan and promising to "not back down" from the Senate's plan for property tax relief. Who will win from proposed Texas property tax relief plans? The Texas Legislature, which finished its regular session Monday, already set aside $17.6 billion from the state's budget to give Texans property tax relief. However, ideological differences between the two chambers about how to deliver that stalled lawmakers Monday from adjourning. They inevitably gaveled out sine die, or indefinitely, without a deal. Hours later, Abbott called them back for a first special session with demands for lawmakers to strike a deal o...

City of Austin to treat harmful algae growth on Lady Bird Lake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin said it would soon apply a treatment on Lady Bird Lake to try to mitigate the growth of harmful algae. The treatment program is part of the city's third year undergoing a pilot program that aims to reduce the algae on parts of the lake. PREVIOUS: City finds blue-green algae on Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin; algae may be toxic Lanthanum-modified clay will be applied near Red Bud Isle and along the north shore of the lake between I-35 and the lagoon near the Festival Boat Ramp. The clay material may help prevent or slow the growth of harmful algae in areas where it's applied, according to a release from the city. The clay binds to phosphorus, which is a key source of nutrients for algae. Once it binds to a mineral form, the phosphorus becomes unavailable to the algae and "essentially robs the algae of one of its primary food sources," the release said. The first applications are expected to happen at Red Bud Isle on Monday, June 5, and east of I-35...

Texans to get tax exemption on diapers, menstrual products and bandages

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:14 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 2, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Senate Bill 379, which removes state sales taxes from the purchase of several items, including bandages, diapers and menstrual products, passed the Texas Legislature during the state's legislative session. It goes into effect Sept. 1 unless vetoed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. 2022: Texas could remove period products’ sales tax in next legislative session The bill also adds exemptions for baby wipes, maternity clothing, baby bottles and breast milk pumping and storage products.“We are thrilled to see Texas prioritize the health and well-being of families, babies and women by removing the sales tax on essential items. This is a great step towards a healthier Texas," Holly McDaniel, executive director of Austin Diaper Bank, said.For taxable products, Texas sales tax is 6.25% of a product's value, and municipalities can also impose an additional sales tax of up to 2%, according to...

Vikings sign St. Croix Lutheran grad Garett Maag to contract

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:14 GMT

Garett Maag went to high school 15 minutes away from TCO Performance Center. Now he’ll get to report there for work every day.In an effort to add more depth to their roster, the Vikings officially signed Maag to a contract on Friday. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound receiver clearly turned heads during a workout at the practice facility on Thursday.After making a name for himself at St. Croix Lutheran in high school, Maag committing to North Dakota for college. He finished his collegiate career with 162 receptions for 2,152 yards, and 18 touchdowns, proving to be a mismatch for opposing teams.This news about Maag comes less than 24 hours after the Vikings got word that tight end Ben Ellefson was retiring.“I’m proud to say I’ve given the game of football everything I have,” Ellefson wrote on social media while noting that injuries played a role in his decision. “I am fortunate to be in a spot where I can still walk away from the game as a player, ready to t...