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Holiday events taking place across Chicagoland

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:58 GMT

CHICAGO — Crowds gathered on Friday evening for the city's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, which took place in Millennium Park.The tree lighting marks the start of the holiday season for many and it is just one of several holiday events getting underway across Chicagoland this month.Nov. 17 - Dec. 31 — Christkindlmarket returns to Chicagoland Christkindlmarket, a German-style outdoor holiday market has returned to Chicagoland.This year, there are three locations for the market in Downtown Chicago, Wrigleyville and Aurora. Each location officially opens on Friday, Nov. 17. The downtown and Aurora locations will close for the season on Sunday, Dec. 24 and the Wrigleyville location will close on Sunday, Dec. 31.Click Here for more information on the three Christkindlmarket locations and hours of operation.  ‘Elvis’ adopted by former Elvis impersonator after being only dog left at Anti-Cruelty Society Nov. 10 - Jan. 7 — Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic GardensThe C...

Chicago Cubs agree to 1-year contract with third baseman Patrick Wisdom

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:58 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and third baseman Patrick Wisdom have agreed to a one-year contract.The team announced the deal on Friday night. Wisdom hit .205 with 23 homers and 46 RBIs in 97 games for Chicago this year.The Cubs also offered 2024 contracts to six arbitration-eligible players: pitchers Justin Steele, Adbert Alzolay, Mark Leiter Jr., and Julian Merryweather, to go along with infielder Nick Madrigal and outfielder Mike Tauchman. White Sox sign reliever to 1-yr extension Steele and Alzolay are coming off breakout performances. Steele went 16-5 with a 3.06 ERA in 30 starts this year. Alzolay took over the closer role, finishing with a 2.67 ERA and 22 saves in 25 opportunities.Leiter and Merryweather served as two of Chicago's top setup men. Leiter had a 3.50 ERA in a career-high 69 appearances, and Merryweather went 5-1 with a 3.38 ERA and two saves in a career-best 69 games.Chicago failed to offer contracts to relievers Codi Heuer, Brandon Hughes and Ethan Roberts, ...

Judge rules Trump must be placed on Colorado primary ballot, rejecting 14th Amendment challenge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:58 GMT

(The Hill) — A Colorado judge has rejected an attempt to bar former President Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot over 14th Amendment claims, according to court documents.The news comes after the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), four Republicans and two independent Colorado voters filed a suit in September pushing for Trump’s removal. The suit claims the former president’s actions related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on the Capitol were in violation of the amendment, which stipulates that those who engage in acts of insurrection are no longer eligible to run for the presidency. Nearly 250K vehicles recalled by Honda over concerns of engines stalling The plaintiffs argued Trump “incited a violent mob” in an attempt “to stop the peaceful transfer of power under our Constitution.”Colorado District Judge Sarah Wallace on Friday ruled in favor of Trump, keeping his name on the primary ballot.The former president’s legal team deemed the Colorado s...

Food donations clearing up parking citations at UT

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Food insecurity impacts more people than you might think, and many of them are college students."You don't really realize how much people can stress about what they are going to eat," said Elijah Ponce, a student at the University of Texas Austin.Ponce volunteers at the UT Outpost, which is an on campus facility where students and their needs are a top priority."We are really big on trying to provide nutritious food, but also completely free to all the students here."The UT Outpost offers free food, basic hygiene items and even a clothes closet for students in need."Food insecurity does impact college students nationwide and here at UT," said Valeria Martin, assistant director of basic needs in the office of the dean of students.Martin said the UT Outpost is a busy place with hundreds of students stopping by."Sometimes on average we can see up to 300 students per week," Martin said. ‘They were eating one meal a day’: More college students facing food insecurity tha...

High School Football: Friday’s state semifinal roundup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:58 GMT

CLASS 4AHutchinson 56, North Branch 28: Nathan Thode ran for 171 yards and four touchdowns to go with an interception on defense Friday at U.S. Bank Stadium, while Carter Verhasselt tallied 120 yards and a score on the ground as Hutchinson ran its way into the Class 4A final for the third consecutive season.Hutchinson (10-2) will meet Rocori in the Class 4A title game on Friday, Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. Rocori beat Hutchinson 11-0 on Sept. 22.The Tigers fell to Simley in last year’s state final after winning the 2021 state title.Charles Renner had a 64-yard receiving touchdown, while also rushing for a score.Tyler Minke reeled in two catches for 47 yards and two touchdowns for North Branch (10-2), while Jacob Robillard ran for 112 yards on the ground.Hutchinson won the turnover battle 3-0. The Tigers scored six touchdowns Friday, and successfully completed the ensuing two-point attempt after each of them.CLASS 2AEden Valley-Watkins 42, Cannon Falls 24: Cannon Falls got its rushing at...

Twins tender contracts to all major league arb-eligible players

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:58 GMT

The Twins tendered contracts to all of their major league arbitration-eligible players ahead of Friday’s 7 p.m. deadline, notably retaining infielder Kyle Farmer, the biggest question mark of the bunch.While some of the decisions weren’t much of decisions at all — as with Alex Kirilloff and Ryan Jeffers — there were some questions around other players, particularly Farmer. In the end, every player that was on the major league roster — Kirilloff, Jeffers, Farmer, Caleb Thielbar, Willi Castro, Nick Gordon and Jorge Alcala — were retained while the Twins opted to non-tender minor league relievers Jovani Moran, who is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, and Ronny Henriquez. The Twins could re-sign both to minor league deals.The Twins have been highly complimentary of Farmer — both because of his play on the field and his presence in the clubhouse — since he arrived in Minnesota last year. But he’s due a projected $6.6 million in arbitration, per MLB Trade Rumors, which lent to the though...

Nonprofits awarded during annual luncheon

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Capital Region Chamber of Commerce recognized local nonprofits on Friday. The chamber hosted its Nonprofit Business Awards Luncheon. It's meant to thank nonprofits for the contributions they make to the economy. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Five awardees were recognized, including the Center for Disability Services, the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, and the Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth.NEWS10 Chief Meteorologist Steve Caporizzo served as emcee.

I-70 eastbound reopens near Eisenhower Tunnel after three-vehicle crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:58 GMT

Eastbound Interstate 70 reopened near Eisenhower Tunnel after two crashes involving three vehicles closed the highway Friday night, according to the Colorado State Patrol.Related ArticlesTransportation | Eastbound I-70 reopens after rollover crash Transportation | I-70 eastbound reopens at Floyd Hill after sun glare closure Transportation | Interstate 70 reopens at Vail Pass after crash Transportation | Interstate 70 bridge construction in Wheat Ridge wraps up Transportation | Colorado Department of Transportation project aims to reduce I-70 closures near the tunnels this winter The closure started seven miles east of Silverthorne at exit 205 until exit 218 for Herman Gulch, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.No injuries were reported in the crash, said Master Trooper Gary Cutler. The highway was closed for about an hour.This is the third I-70 mountain closure due to a crash in the pa...

CSU’s Mo Kamara leaving his mark on Rams football program

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:58 GMT

Saturday afternoon at Canvas Stadium, Colorado State will honor 10 seniors before their final home game in green and gold. Only one of them has spent his entire college career at CSU.In the changing landscape of college football, where players transfer in and out of programs, defensive lineman Mohamed Kamara has held his ground in Fort Collins.He stayed at CSU for his final season mainly because he wanted to graduate. But on the football field, he has been on a year-long pursuit of records.CSU head coach Jay Norvell only got to coach Kamara for two seasons, but he remembers having to game-plan against him as the coach at Nevada.“One thing about Mo Kamara is he’s just a relentless player and that’s what makes him such a good pass rusher,” Norvell said. “I think they could call the O-line for holding a half dozen times every game. They have to hold him to stop him from getting to the quarterback.“That’s what I saw on film. And then when I got here and met him, I could relate to him. I...

Residents worried over 'dinnertime burglaries' in Southern California

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:58 GMT

Residents are concerned as a troubling uptick in “dinnertime burglaries” appears to be targeting communities in the San Fernando Valley.At least three cases were recently reported where intruders broke into homes between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. — a typical dinnertime hour.In at least two cases, residents were still home at the time. Neighbors in the area are concerned about the troubling trend.One of the victims, Tim Gaspar, said his Woodland Hills home was broken into on Nov. 13.“That’s double-paned glass,” Gaspar said of a destroyed door. “I’m not sure what kind of tool they used to actually break the door in.”Gaspar came home from dinner with family only to find his back door smashed in with shattered glass everywhere. His security cameras were ripped out of the walls, the rooms were ransacked, drawers and cabinets were tossed out and valuable jewelry and personal items were gone.Residents are concerned as a troubling uptick in “dinnertime burglaries” appears to be plauging communties ...