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4th of July celebrations across Chicago area for 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:37 GMT

Fireworks, parades, concerts, family-focused fun - there are numerous events across the Chicago area to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. Here is a county by county breakdown of options for your 2023 plans.Counties are listed in this order: Cook, DuPage, Lake (IL), Will, Kane, Lake (IN), McHenry, Kankakee, DeKalb, Kendall, LaSalle, Grundy, Boone, Ogle, Lee. Chicago officials warn about dangers of fireworks ahead of Fourth of July For your Fourth of July forecast, visit the WGN Weather Center.This list may not be all-inclusive, however it will be continually updated as more events are announced. Know of an event we're missing or see an error in need of correction? Use the form at the bottom of the list to let us know!Cook CountyArlington HeightsFrontier Days runs June 30 through July 4 - Recreation Park, 500 E Miner Street Arlington Heights, IL 60004Link to event pageBartlettAnnual Bartlett Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza runs June 30 through July 4 - corner of ​S. Stearns a...

Poll: 50% of Texas voters say Paxton impeachment 'justified'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On the same day the Texas Senate is expected to take a key vote on how it will conduct the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, a new poll shows how voters are feeling about the process that led to this moment. Pollsters from the Texas Politics Project and the University of Texas at Austin asked a group of 1,200 registered voters recently whether they thought the Texas House of Representatives was justified in impeaching Paxton. An early look at their findings, which came out Tuesday, showed 50% of the respondents agreed that, yes, the lawmakers' decision to impeach the three-term Republican is justified. Meanwhile, 17% called the impeachment unjustified, while 33% either had no opinion about it or did not know enough to share their feelings. Additionally, the pollsters broke down their results by party affiliation. It's perhaps unsurprising that a vast majority of Democratic voters (73%) found the House's impeachment of Paxton justified, while...

Austin Pets Alive! seeking fosters amid Central Texas heat wave

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:37 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 20, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As extreme triple-digit temperatures and humidity levels continue in Central Texas, so, too is Austin Pets Alive!'s call for dog fosters.The nonprofit issued the special appeal Sunday, seeking foster commitments running anywhere from a couple of days to several weeks or longer. On Tuesday, shelter staff members told KXAN continuous access to air-conditioned environments would provide dogs much-needed reprieve from the heat.As extreme triple-digit temperatures and humidity levels continue in Central Texas, so, too is Austin Pets Alive!'s call for dog fosters. (KXAN Photo/Kelsey Thompson)As extreme triple-digit temperatures and humidity levels continue in Central Texas, so, too is Austin Pets Alive!'s call for dog fosters. (KXAN Photo/Kelsey Thompson)As extreme triple-digit temperatures and humidity levels continue in Central Texas, so, too is Austin Pets Alive!'s call for dog foster...

What's next for Texans with sickle cell after bill that could help them vetoed?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — "This disease is unpredictable. One day, I could be fine... then the next day, I could wake up feeling like I'm literally dying," André Harris, who has sickle cell disease, said. Sickle cell is an inherited blood disorder that blocks blood flow, and can cause intense, piercing pain throughout a person's body. Harris recently testified before lawmakers about his disease, and why there needs to be more awareness in the state during Texas' 88th Legislative session. A few weeks after his testimony, his efforts would prove to be unsuccessful. 'Historically a disease that has been affecting Black people'It's a disease that predominantly affects black people, according to the CDC. There's no cure. Advocates like Harris have been pushing for more research — which requires funding — for decades. Sickle cell disease advocates in Texas push for better data tracking Getting funding can be complicated, Harris said. This is due to the fact that often times funding and research ...

Second mosquito with West Nile Virus found, Williamson County health leaders share prevention tips

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:37 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Williamson County and Cities Health District reported that a mosquito positive for West Nile virus was discovered in Jarrell this past week. This is the second mosquito to have been found in the county, the other was collected in Georgetown less than one month ago.The WCCHD said this second insect was found at a trap site near the community pool on Sonterra Boulevard in Jarrell. Signs warning of this discovery have been posted in the area the mosquito was discovered.Jason Fritz with WCCHD said anytime a mosquito with the virus is found, a containment process begins."We notify the effective city or municipality. And typically what happens is a lot of increase community awareness and education on how to prevent mosquito bites," Fritz said.He recommends that all residents wear insect repellant when outside, get rid of any standing water that may be around the home, and cover one's skin to prevent being bitten and contracting West Nile virus.How to ...

Big week can set tone for Austin FC's second half

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Austin FC is set to embark on the back half of their MLS slate, they jump into it with an important week. The Verde and Black will host FC Dallas on Wednesday and Houston Dynamo on Saturday."Dallas is a game we want to win," said Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff about the first of the two showdowns. "There's no doubt about it. Copa Tejas, a direct rival. In-state rival."MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersThe match Wednesday against FC Dallas carries some extra weight after how the last battle between the two clubs went. The visitors came into Q2 Stadium back on May 13 and took down Austin FC.The lone goal came in the 89th minute from Jesus Ferreira after an Austin FC red card early in the second half. After the goal, Ferreira took off his jersey and showed it to the home supporters section, an action that Austin has not forgotten about."Yeah of course we...

$8M Texas Lottery jackpot-winning ticket purchased in north Texas town

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A jackpot-winning lottery ticket worth an estimated annuitized $8 million for the Lotto Texas drawing on Saturday was bought at Tiger Mart 51, located at 102 E. Interstate 20 in Weatherford, according to a news release.Weatherford is about 30 miles west of Fort Worth. The winning Quick Pick ticket matched all six numbers drawn: 2-5-13-16-23-38.As the cash value option was selected at the time of purchase, the claimant will receive $4,784,297.17 before taxes, according to Texas Lotto.“We look forward to meeting and congratulating the winner of this Lotto Texas jackpot prize,” said Gary Grief, executive director of the Texas Lottery. “If you have the winning ticket, we encourage you to sign the ticket, put it in a safe place, seek financial and legal advice, and call the Texas Lottery to schedule an appointment to claim the prize.”Additionally, a total of 58,117 Lotto Texas tickets won lower-tier prizes ranging from $2 to $11,431 for the same drawing, the release said...

Free Summer Nights in Rice concert series starts Thursday in Rice Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:37 GMT

The Twin Cities Latin Band will kick off the Summer Nights in Rice concert series at 5 p.m. Thursday in downtown St. Paul’s Rice Park.Now in its second season, the free series will also feature performances from the International Reggae All-Stars (July 13), the Moonlight Serenaders (July 27), Pete Whitman Quartet (Aug. 10), Natania and Ticket to Brasil (Aug. 24) and Jimmy “Primetime” Smith Blues Band (Sept. 7).Summer Nights in Rice is presented by the Rice Park Association and Twin Cities Mobile Jazz Project and is supported by the Saint Paul Cultural STAR Program. Additional support is provided by Rice Park neighbors Landmark Center, the Saint Paul Hotel and Grill and the Historic Hamm Building.RELATED: Free Lowertown Sounds concert series continues in Mears ParkIn case of rain, concerts will be moved inside Landmark Center, where restrooms will be available for use during all concerts.Landmark Center also has a free lunchtime concert series, Music on the Cortile. Concerts be...

Woman reaches $3M settlement against Ramsey County in lawsuit alleging excessive force by jail officers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:37 GMT

A $3 million settlement has been reached in a federal lawsuit filed by a woman who alleged correctional officers at the Ramsey County jail used excessive force, her attorneys said Tuesday.Miri Mozuch-Stafford filed the civil rights lawsuit against Ramsey County and various employees. She said correctional officers tackled her to the ground when she was handcuffed behind her back at the jail on Feb. 8, 2021. Her tibia was fractured and an artery was severed. She said she wasn’t taken for medical treatment for 17 hours.Miri Monique Mozuch-Stafford sued Ramsey County and employees over injuries she sustained at the jail on Feb. 8, 2021. (Photo filed with the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Minnesota)“The lawsuit also alleged correctional officers and medical staff were thereafter deliberately indifferent to Ms. Mozuch-Stafford’s known and objectively serious medical condition, and that such indifference caused a seventeen-hour delay in appropriate medical treatment,”...

Party for the Parks: Support St. Paul green spaces with food, music at Lake Phalen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:37 GMT

The St. Paul Parks Conservancy will host a fundraiser 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Phalen Park Picnic Pavilion.At Party for the Parks, the conservancy will recognize 19 volunteers who contribute to St. Paul parks and recreation, including Gabriel Pfeiffer, Pat Owen, Marjorie Abrams, Patricia Ohmams, Greg Meyers, Kendall Doom and Scott Ramsay. Mayor Melvin Carter will declare the day “Saint Paul Parks and Rec Volunteer Day.”The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to announce a new partnership with St. Paul Parks that will include free basketball and life skills camps, according to a spokesperson for the conservancy.The party will feature food from Dervish Mazza, Fresh India, Nelson’s Deli and Mik Mart Ice Cream. The Johnny Brown Experience will perform live music and the St. Paul Saints baseball team will host a bouncy house and games.Admission is free. Tickets for a buffet dinner will be available for purchase at the park.Phalen Park Picnic Pavilion is located at 1600 Phalen Drive...