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Vallas, Johnson face off in WGN's Chicago Mayoral Debate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:22 GMT

CHICAGO -- The two election runoff candidates for Chicago's Mayoral race faced off in their third debate ahead the April 4 election.The Your Local Election Headquarters: Chicago Mayoral Debate took place on Tuesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at WGN's studios on Chicago's North Side.You can watch the entire Chicago Mayoral Debate in the video player above.Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson meet for their third debate since they were announced as the runoff winners from the Feb. 28 election. Finalists for Chicago mayor layout their plans for city’s future During the February election, Vallas received 33% of the votes compared to Johnson’s near 22%.Since then, Vallas has been endorsed by at least 20 council members and three of his rival candidates, including Ja'Mal Green, along with the FOP and a number of trade unions.Johnson’s endorsements include national leaders, like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, Illinois' Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as well as the Chicago Teacher...

Wednesday Forecast: Temps in low 50s with rain, thunderstorm chance this afternoon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:22 GMT

CHICAGO — Cloudy Wednesday with afternoon showers and thunderstorms, slight severe risk. Winds: S 10-15 G20. High: 52. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Cloudy tonight with rain and thunderstorms, slight severe risk. Winds: N 5-10. Low: 43.Thursday Forecast: Mostly cloudy, AM rain and thunderstorm chance, slight severe risk, falling temps, NNE 10-15 G20. High: 42.Full forecast details at the WGN Weather Center

Child mortality is rising at the fastest rate in 50 years. Here's why

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:22 GMT

(The Hill) -- Mortality rates for children are rising at rates not seen in at least half a century, interrupting a long era of progress in shepherding America’s youth to adulthood. The death rate for children and adolescents rose by nearly 20 percent between 2019 and 2021, according to an analysis published on March 13 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.  “These increases, the largest in decades, followed a period of great progress in reducing pediatric mortality rates,” the authors wrote. They assigned blame to “manmade pathogens,” particularly guns and drugs. Pediatric death rates are rising mostly because of injuries, as opposed to diseases such as cancer and COVID-19. Boys are dying at nearly twice the rate of girls. Black and Hispanic boys are dying in homicides at much higher rates than non-Hispanic whites.  But researchers found the death rate rising for children of both genders and multiple races and across several causational categories, from ...

How much of my property do I actually own?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:22 GMT

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — If you're a homeowner, maybe you've wondered how much of the air above and earth below your home you actually own.In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration legally controls the airspace 500 feet and above your property, but if you wanted to build a 499-foot tower, you could — assuming you could get zoning permits to do so.According to Zillow, you also own the land below your property as far down as you'd like, as property ownership is based on the Latin doctrine, "For whoever owns the soil, it is theirs up to heaven and down to hell." Can I be arrested for not showing up for jury duty in Illinois? While a city does have the right to build subway tunnels or pipes without compensating you, a homeowner does retain mineral rights for anything found on their property, such as gold or oil. However, you may not be able to obtain the zoning permits required to mine it.A property lot is defined by boundary lines shared with neighbors, but — does a h...

Longtime Austin activist, AISD school board member giving back to her community for 30 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:22 GMT

We asked you to tell us about inspiring women in your life. We went through hundreds of nominations in our Remarkable Women contest. Now, we’re sharing our finalists’ stories.AUSTIN (KXAN) — In the usually quiet library at Perez Elementary school in southeast Austin, red heart-shaped decorations hang from the ceiling as a woman belts out the song “Put a little love in your heart."At the microphone is long-time activist Ofelia Zapata, the District 12 representative for the Austin ISD Board of Trustees.It’s Valentine’s Day, her favorite holiday “because we just want to shine and sprinkle that love everywhere,” she said.Zapata shines in more ways than one. Dressed in a sparkly red sequin shirt, she asks the crowd to get up and sing along — and they do: “and the world will be a better place for you, and me, you just wait and see.”Zapata grew up in southeast Austin and continues to advocate for the same community.“My goal, as a trustee, is that my schools — which have been...

Woman killed in stabbing in St. Paul, man in custody

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:22 GMT

A woman was fatally stabbed Tuesday night in St. Paul and police took a man into custody.Officers were called to a residence in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood on a report of a stabbing about 9 p.m. They found a woman with apparent stab wounds to her upper body in the 1000 block of East Maryland Avenue.Police said there were multiple witnesses holding a man and officers took him into custody.Paramedics took the woman to Regions Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police said they will release her name after the Ramsey County medical examiner’s office confirms her identity and cause of death.Homicide detectives are investigating what led to the stabbing.The woman’s death was the eighth homicide of the year in St. Paul; there were 11 as of this date last year. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Minnesota BCA asks public’s help in search for missing woman last seen in Stillwater Crime & Public Safety | One of Derek Chauvin...

Fultonville woman accused of grand larceny at employer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:22 GMT

FULTONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Fultonville woman was arrested and is accused of grand larceny and falsifying business records at her place of employment, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Kaila Tylutki, 34, was arrested on Tuesday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Deputies say an investigation began when they received a complaint from a local business owner of stolen cash. They say their investigation resulted in the arrest of Tylutki, an employee of that business. Deputies say she allegedly not only stole money but falsified business records as well.Charges: First-degree grand larcenyFirst-degree falsifying business records (seven counts) Dunkin’ debuting new breakfast tacos Tylutki was arraigned in the Town of Mohawk Court and released on her own recognizance. She is set to reappear in court at a later date.

5 things to know this Wednesday, March 22

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:22 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- We're halfway through the week, everyone. Also, we're getting even warmer weather this afternoon, despite some increasing clouds. According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we'll see widespread 50s and even lower 60s going into this afternoon. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the CDC, a fast-spreading virus that poses "an urgent antimicrobial resistance threat" has already been detected in more than half of the U.S. states, including New York. Also, police say the driver in the Sunday Scarsdale crash that killed four teenagers and an 8-year-old didn't have a driver's permit. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning.1. CDC: Fast-spreading fungus already in New York presents ‘urgent’ threatA fungus that poses “an urgent antimicrobial resistance threat,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has already been detected in...

Police investigating double homicide at mobile home in Troy, Missouri

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:22 GMT

TROY, Mo. - Someone killed two people in Troy, Missouri, and police are still looking for a person of interest Wednesday morning.A man and a woman in their 70s have been pronounced dead as police are investigating this as a double homicide. This was near a Casey's General Store, which is currently closed for safety reasons as police investigate and continue to search for who they're calling a person of interest. FOX 2's Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez was at the scene. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Police said some family members called them out to the mobile home on the Eames and East Cherry Streets for a welfare check around 7:30 p.m. Investigators told FOX 2 that the couple may have been dead inside earlier this week.Right ...

Bond reduction hearing set today for Iron County sheriff

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:22 GMT

IRON COUNTY, Mo. - The Iron County sheriff is set to appear in court Wednesday morning. Sheriff Jeff Burkett was arrested last week along with two other deputies for multiple felony charges.Burkett is set to appear before a judge at 10:00 a.m. for a bond reduction hearing. He's currently being held on a $500,000 dollar bond. Burkett was arrested last Thursday for a long list of criminal charges, ranging from stalking to attempted kidnapping. Top story: Missing St. Charles woman found dead; 1 man in custody Gabe Crocker represents Burkett, and says the charges are politically motivated, and it's part of an ongoing attempt to remove sheriff Burkett.He added, "these allegations involve an investigation conducted by the Iron County sheriff's office. Crocker encourages all Iron County residents to reserve judgement until they have heard both sides."Matthew Cozad is a deputy also arrested for the same charges, he is scheduled to appear Wednesday in court as well.