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Flooring employee critical after Southwest Side robbery, shooting

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:55:55 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is in critical condition following an armed robbery and shooting Tuesday morning on the Southwest Side.Police believe two men were in the 2200 block of South Hamlin just before 7:10 a.m. when four armed males exited a white SUV.The two men were working for a flooring company and were outside of their supplier's warehouse at the time.The group demanded property and one of the men complied, CPD said. After one of the men was robbed, shots were fired at them.A 37-year-old man was shot multiple times. He was transported in critical condition.No one is in custody.

Tuesday Forecast: Temps in low 40s, cloudy with drizzle

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:55:55 GMT

CHICAGO — Temperatures in the low 40s Tuesday with mostly cloudy conditions. A few passing showers possible. High: 42. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storms here Cloudy and colder tonight with temperatures in the low 30s, and upper 20s in outlying areas. Low: 31.WEDNESDAY FORECAST: Clouds and sun with a few showers/sprinkles in the late afternoon. Chance of flurries late. NNE 10-20 mph. High 45.Extended outlook calls for early flurries/showers on Thursday with temps for highs in the lower 40s. Clouds and some sun for the rest of the year (Friday, Saturday & Sunday). High temps in the low 40s Sat/Sun. Back to seasonal temps with 20s for lows and mid 30s for highs for Sun/Monday.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Vehicle plunges from bridge over I-55, resulting in life-threatening injuries: State police

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:55:55 GMT

CHICAGO — An SUV plunged from a bridge over the Stevenson Expressway early Tuesday morning, resulting in life-threatening injuries to the driver.According to the Illinois State Police, the single-vehicle crash happened just before 2:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Damen Avenue overpass of Interstate 55 in Cook County. State police say the vehicle veered off the road, struck a guard rail and then fell into a ditch. The cause of the crash has not been given.According to state police, the driver was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.The entrance ramp from Damen Ave. to the outbound Stevenson Expressway (I-55) was reopened early Tuesday morning.

Remains found in Virginia woods identified as 5-year-old boy who disappeared in 2003

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:55:55 GMT

CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) --The Carroll County Sheriff's Office has announced that the remains of missing 5-year-old Logan Bowman, who was murdered nearly two decades ago, have been identified. In September 2022, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office responded to Iron Ridge Road, in Galax, Virginia, for reports of human remains found in a trash can in a wooded area. As the investigation continued, officials determined that the remains had been in the woods for an extended period. Othran Inc., a private company based in Texas that specializes in forensic-grade genome sequencing and forensic genetic genealogy, was able to develop a full DNA profile. This allowed authorities to use the genealogy, along with two DNA comparisons of family members. The remains were positively identified as Logan Nathaniel Bowman. Left in blood: How a Michigan cold case was solved, 35 years later Logan was a 5-year-old child who went missing in the Grayson County area in January of 2003. As the search for...

Winter Break Activities To Do With The Kids Throughout The City

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:55:55 GMT

For most Chicago families the next two weeks means winter break. As teachers get some well deserved rest parents are left to entertain their kids. Chicago Mom Blogger Jenny Leflore is here to give us ideas on how to spend the upcoming days making memories with activities throughout the city.MAMAFRESHCHICAGO.comDaytime Chicago airs weekdays on WGN from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Top 10 wackiest 'Florida Man' and 'Florida Woman' stories of 2023

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:55:55 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Another year has come and gone, but the wacky shenanigans of Florida's infamous "Florida Men" and "Florida Women" will live on forever through the internet.Here are just a few of the top headlines from 2023:(DeSoto County Sheriff's Office)Florida Man caught driving ‘Booty Patrol’ truck facing chargesAuthor: Kaycee SloanIn early December, a Florida Man was taken into custody for driving a truck painted similar to a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol vehicle, but instead with decals reading “Booty Patrol.” The incident report stated that deputies discovered the driver had “multiple run-ins” with law enforcement due to his truck, and even has a TikTok account for his vehicle.Back in October, the sheriff’s office asked drivers to keep an eye out for the “Booty Patrol” vehicle as it had been spotted in several other Florida counties as well.(Boca Raton Planning & Zoning Board)Florida woman calls for 'Sugar Daddy' appreciation dayAuthor: Rachel TuckerIn this Flor...

Georgetown Future Mobility Plan looks ahead to population growth

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:55:55 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Earlier this month, the nation's fastest growing city adopted its Future Mobility Plan. It laid out improvements that could help local roads keep up with the rapidly growing population over the next 10-25 years. Census Bureau: Texas continues to top the charts with fastest-growing cities The Georgetown City Council adopted the plan at its December 14 meeting. The plan analyzed traffic data across the city, identifying several high-crash areas and areas prone to traffic bottlenecking. In its recommendations, the plan suggested realignments of certain thoroughfares in the city, road classification changes, additional roadways that could extend connectivity, and roads that could be removed in the future.The plan said many of these areas identified area already undergoing some form of improvement, such as the areas around Williams Drive and the county's Southwest Bypass Extension project.Lua Saluone, Georgetown transportation manager, said the last time the ...

Gophers standouts Tyler Nubin, Brevyn Spann-Ford won’t play in Quick Lane Bowl game

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:55:55 GMT

DETROIT — Two key Gophers players will sit out Tuesday’s Quick Lane Bowl against Bowling Green at Ford Field.Safety Tyler Nubin and tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford have been with the team since they arrived in Michigan on Friday but won’t play in the game.Both seniors are candidates to be selected in the NFL Draft in April and have been invited to compete in the Senior Bowl showcase for top pro prospects on Feb. 3 in Mobile, Ala.Minnesota Gophers defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) is photographed during the team’s football media day in Minneapolis on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Nubin was named first-team all-Big Ten in 2023 with 53 tackles and five interceptions in 12 games. He set a program record with 13 career INTs.Also: Gophers football vs. Bowling Green: Keys to bowl game, how to watch, who has edge.Spann-Ford, who has honorable mention all-Big Ten, was third on the team with 25 receptions for 239 yards and two touchdowns in 12 regular-season game...

Different Drummer's Kitchen closing in Crossgates

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:55:55 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Different Drummer's Kitchen is set to close its doors in Crossgates Mall. Owner Andrew Meisberger confirmed the news to NEWS10. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The Different Drummer's lease is up in February, said Meisberger, and he expects the store to close sometime that month depending on the inventory left in the store. He'll also maintain the Different Drummer's website until the inventory is gone.Originally located in Stuyvesant Plaza, Different Drummer's moved to Crossgates as the store's lease in the Plaza was not being renewed, Meisberger told NEWS10 in January. The relocated store opened in Crossgates in March. Bennington brewery closed after owner dies unexpectedly He said Different Drummer's did okay in Crossgates, but it's not worth the investment. After moving into Crossgates, Meisburger said their sales decreased by more than 35%."It's hard to call it quits," said Meisburger. "It was the r...

RTD’s D, H lines detoured to Union Station due to switch problem

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:55:55 GMT

RTD’s D and H lines are being detoured from their usual route downtown due to a stitch problem at the Auraria-Colfax Station.Both routes are skipping the Theater District-Convention Center Station and downtown loop stations and instead going to Union Station, according to an RTD service alert.Related ArticlesTransportation | RTD rail line service restored to three lines after power outage Transportation | South Broadway to close at I-25 Friday evening through midday Saturday for Denver bridge project Transportation | Broomfield takes first steps toward demolition of $135 million 1stBANK Center Transportation | Pedestrian hit by RTD train in Thornton, temporarily halting N Line service Transportation | Free RTD rides reduced Front Range air pollution in July and August. But is that enough? The alert says the detour will be effect until “later today” at an unspecified time.The D Line trav...