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Mayor Lightfoot to hold community meeting to address plans for asylum seekers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:49 GMT

CHICAGO — A community meeting is set Thursday to address plans to deal with the influx of migrants in Chicago.The new shelter could be housed in the old, vacant South Shore High School building. Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be joined with Alderperson Michelle Harris and other city officials at the high school's auditorium.The building has been vacant since 2014, until the Chicago police made it a training academy. It's a move that has happened in other parts of the city, like Lawndale where migrants were moved into Wadsworth Elementary. Englewood Save-A-Lot faces more push-back during town hall meeting Lightfoot said 8,000 migrants have already been bused here from Texas since August.The meeting is set for 6 p.m. Thursday. Chicagoans had to register to attend and the meeting is already at full capacity. Residents are expected to protest outside the meeting.

The 100 best brunch restaurants in the US, according to Yelp

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:49 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Your mother brought you into this world, raised you, and worked tirelessly to support your dreams and passions throughout your entire life.The least you can do is buy her some eggs.Just in time for Mother’s Day, the analysts at Yelp have scoured their national databases in an attempt to determine the 100 best-reviewed brunch restaurants on the platform. This year, restaurants in 34 different states made the list, meaning that (hopefully), you won’t have to drag mom too far for eggs benny or mimosas.Coming in at No. 1 — with a 4.5-star rating out of over 1,600 reviews — is Café Kacao in Oklahoma City, which specializes in Latin American cuisine alongside classic brunch staples and coffee drinks. The Comfort Café in San Antonio nabbed the No. 2 spot, thanks in part to its homestyle brunch dishes offered on a pay-what-you-can basis in support of the addiction recovery program operated by its parent organization. And at No. 3 is The Wild Chive in Long Beach, California, wher...

Missing 9-year-old Chicago boy located

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:49 GMT

CHICAGO -- A 9-year-old boy from Chicago who was last seen Wednesday afternoon has been located, according to police.The boy was last seen at Gregory Elementary School on the 3700 block of West Polk Street in Chicago just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and was reported missing.Police released an update early Thursday morning stating the boy has been located.

Some senators warn bill to save Fairfield Lake State Park could lead to litigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Some state senators are raising concerns that a bill intended to save a state park from permanent closure and development could open Texas up to possible litigation.The House approved House Bill 4757 last month in an attempt to stop development on the land currently occupied by Fairfield Lake State Park.The park, about 70 miles east of Waco, closed to the public at end of February after almost 50 years in operation. It has since temporarily reopened but is slated for permanent closure later this summer.The land in question is not owned by the state, but is instead leased from Vistra Energy, which formerly operated a power plant near the park. Vistra is in contract to sell the land to Todd Interests, a Dallas-based developer, which plans to turn the site into an exclusive gated community with multi-million dollar homes and a private golf course.HB 4757 would require the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to approve any application for new or amended wa...

5 things to know this Thursday, May 4

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- May the Fourth be with you. Happy Thursday, and happy Star Wars Day to all the Star Wars fans out there. According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we aren't out of the woods just yet when it comes to cloudy, showery weather. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Antonio Brown addressed the issues regarding paying players and former Head Coach Damon Ware on Wednesday. Meanwhile, an Olympic hopeful, training in Saratoga Springs, is documenting her road to the 2024 Olympics through a local podcast. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning. 1. Antonio Brown speaks on payment issues with players, coachAntonio Brown discussed the issues with paying players and former Head Coach Damon Ware for the first time publicly on Wednesday. Ware, as well as six players, left the team on Monday after they claimed they were not paid before their game on Sunday with the Carolina Co...

Saratoga rower launches podcast to document Olympic journey

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:49 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - An Olympic hopeful, training in Saratoga Springs, is documenting her road to the next Summer Olympics in 2024 through a podcast. Launched in early April, "The Other 3 Years" brings listeners behind the scenes of Kristi Wagner’s journey to make the 2024 Olympic team. Off the Beaten Path: Sweet Mimi’s Café & Bakery Each week Kristi will share what being an elite athlete in training really looks like: the ups and downs, life on the road, and how to stay motivated with a goal so far away. She plans to include interviews with her boyfriend, family, coach and fellow athletes. Ghent teen shines at NFL Draft Bright Sighted, founded by Christine O'Donnell, is the podcast production company behind "The Other 3 Years." Listeners can follow her show everywhere podcasts are available. New episodes will be available every Friday, from now until the 2024 Olympic game. 

St. Louis prosecutor killed in south county crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A deadly crash on Interstate 270 in south county is hitting close to home for the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office. The Missouri Highway Patrol confirmed that the person killed in the crash is 32-year-old James Heitman. It's understood that Heitman was one of the remaining prosecutors in Kim Gardner's office under the General Felonies Unit.Traffic is flowing smoothly now, but it was a much different scene for hours Wednesday afternoon into the night.The crash happened on southbound I-270 south of Tesson Ferry at 5:15 p.m. The Missouri Highway Patrol said four vehicles were involved in a chain reaction wreck as traffic was stopped on the interstate. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The patrol told FOX 2 that Hietma...

Ameren and Spectrum crews responding to utility pole crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Crews are at the scene of a crash early Thursday morning.Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez was at the scene located on Lindbergh Boulevard just south of Queen Ann Drive, where the car crash into utility poles, knocking down several power lines. Crews from Ameren and Spectrum are at the scene working on the lines. St. Louis prosecutor killed in south county crash Traffic has been stopped in both directions of Lindbergh, and drivers are urged to take an alternate route.No word yet on the cause of the crash. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Non-emergency hotline becomes fully-automated today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's non-emergency hotline becomes fully automated, Thursday.SLMPD says this change will help remove non-urgent calls from the city's 911 communications Center that could interfere with emergencies. The automated system will direct callers to the appropriate city department. As legal battles mount, Kim Gardner takes nursing classes Non-emergency calls are intended for parking violations, crime tips, and other court related information. That number is 314-231-1212.Emergency calls will still be handled by 911 dispatch operators.

St. Charles woman killed in hit-and-run crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:49 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. -  A St. Charles woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on I-70 eastbound near the Warrenton exit.The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, causing a long traffic backup. The Missouri Highway Patrol said 36-year-old Tabatha Knichel walked into the path of an 18-wheeler from the right shoulder of the interstate. As legal battles mount, Kim Gardner takes nursing classes The truck driver failed to stop.