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Teen boys arrested following series of carjackings, robberies in Logan Square

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:36 GMT

CHICAGO — Two teen boys have been charged following a series of carjackings and robberies within a half hour Wednesday in Logan Square.The boys, 13 and 15, were arrested just before 11:10 a.m. in the 4300 block of West West End Ave.Police believe they were responsible for five crimes within a half hour throughout Logan Square earlier that day.The timeline of the crimes is below, per Chicago police.5:59 a.m. – 2100 block of North Whipple – carjacking of a 38-year-old man6:14 a.m. – 2700 block of North Mozart – carjacking of a 53-year-old man6:18 a.m. – 3600 block of West Altgeld – attempted robbery of a 55-year-old man6:30 a.m. – 2600 block of West Cortland – robbery of a 27-year-old man6:30 a.m. – 1800 block of North Talman – robbery of 50-year-old manThe 13-year-old boy was charged with two counts of vehicular hijacking, two counts of robbery, attempted robbery, unlawful possession of a credit card and criminal damage to property. 35-year-old woman shot to death in South Side res...

Honda recalls CR-Vs in cold states — including Illinois — to fix frame rust problem

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:36 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 older small SUVs because road salt can cause the frame to rust and rear suspension parts to come loose.The recall covers certain CR-Vs from 2007 through 2011 that were sold or registered in states where salt is used to clear roads in the winter.U.S. safety regulators say in documents posted Thursday that salt can accumulate and cause corrosion, and the rear trailing arm can detach. That can cause drivers to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash. Rear trailing arms connect the rear axle to the chassis.The recalled CR-Vs were either sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C. Kid swings with Disney, PAW Patrol designs recalled over fall hazard Dealers will inspect the SUVs and install a support br...

National Burrito Day: How to get free or discounted food at Chipotle, Taco Bell and other chains

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:36 GMT

(WJW) – The powers that be have decreed the first Thursday in April to be National Burrito Day, and a number of national chains are celebrating accordingly.Restaurants including Chipotle, Taco Bell, Del Taco and Moe's Southwest Grill are offering free or discounted food to mark the occasion — and in many cases, customers merely need to pull up each chain's app to take advantage.ChipotleFans of Chipotle Mexican Grill may be able to score a free burrito on Thursday. The popular chain will be giving away 10,000 free burritos to lucky customers who follow the restaurant on Twitter, where Chipotle will be dropping special codes throughout the day. Burrito-lovers can then text those codes to 888-222 for a chance to get a coupon for one of the 10,000 burritos, while they last. Chipotle is also celebrating the occasion with a $0 delivery fee for orders placed on their app and at Chipotle.com. To cash in on the deal, customers can use the promo code "DELIVER" on April 6. Taco Bell bringin...

Home damaged in a tornado? Here's what you should do next

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:36 GMT

Deadly storms in the past two weeks have unleashed dozens of tornadoes in the United States, mainly in the South and Midwest, killing at least 63 people and damaging or destroying hundreds of people’s homes.This year's early severe weather, especially in the Midwest, is part of a trend seen over the past few years, according to Bill Bunting, chief of forecast operations at the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Five people in one trailer died when a tornado sucked it away "We are entering the time of the year where the potential for severe weather increases and much more of the U.S. becomes at risk,” Bunting said this week in a email.An average of 1,200 tornadoes hit the country yearly, and the United States will probably get more killer supercells spawning tornadoes and hail as the world warms, according to a recent study.That study also warns the lethal storms will edge eastward to strike more frequently in populous Southern states like Al...

San Antonio Spurs to play at Moody Center Thursday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The first-ever NBA regular season game in Austin is set to tip-off tonight, as the San Antonio Spurs will host the Portland Trailblazers at the Moody Center.Two years ago, the Spurs set up an office in Austin with the goal to bring its brand of basketball into the capital city.Now, they’ve converted the court at the Moody Center and will host two games this weekend. Related: San Antonio Spurs help refurbish 5 basketball courts around Austin Brandon James, the Spurs' senior vice president of strategic growth, lives in Austin. He says the Spurs remain committed to keeping San Antonio as their permanent home.The I-35 Series games in Austin are an effort to further grow the fan base."We're excited to plant roots in Austin and really have the city access our brand in a unique and authentic way,” James said. “There's just so much opportunity, as the city keeps growing, we want to grow our brand with that." Gregg Popovich talks Hall of Fame induction ahead of Spurs swin...

New TSA scanners being added at AUS

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Security at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is getting an upgrade. AUS officials announced construction work to add new Computed Tomography, or CT, x-ray scanners at all four TSA checkpoints at the airport. These scanners will scan carry-on bags in 3D, meaning that travelers can leave everything in their bags, including electronics larger than a cell phone and food, according to a press release from AUS. The new features will allow people to move through the TSA checkpoints more quickly, with more ease, AUS said. How it worksAccording to AUS, CT scanners apply a "sophisticated algorithm" as they generate 3D images of the contents of a bag. TSA officers can manipulate the 3D image on screen to get a better view of the bag's contents. AUS said this ultimately reduces the number of bag checks that are required. “Use of CT technology at our security checkpoints is a win-win for TSA and passengers,” said Gilbert Almaraz, TSA Federal Security Director for ...

Grand jury clears 5 APD officers in May 2022 deadly shooting, DA says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:36 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A Travis County grand jury finished its review involving five Austin Police Department officers in a May 2022 deadly use-of-force shooting, according to a news release from the Travis County District Attorney's Office.Those officers were identified as Derek Baroody, Travis Buck, Antonio Camps, Jennifer Perez Molina and Andrew Klinger. The grand jury did not return an indictment for the officers, according to the release. APD: Man killed by officers in May called 911, heard and saw people who weren’t there On May 26, 2022, officers were dispatched to the area of Faro Drive and Crossing Place in response to a man with a gun, the release said.Officers found the 911 caller, Robert Hammitt, at 1500 Crossing Pl., the release said. Hammitt previously reported to 911 dispatch he was surrounded by law enforcement and the National Guard and a man was pointing a gun at him, the release said.Officers verbally contacted Hammitt, who was sitting in the driver's si...

Water main break in Menands

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:36 GMT

MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to the Village of Menands Citizen Notification System, there is a water main break on Van Rensselaer Boulevard. Residents of the area may experience low or no water pressure while the DPW repairs the break. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Once repairs are done, water may be cloudy or brownish. Residents are advised to run their faucets for approximately 15 minutes for the water to clear up. Anyone with questions may call (518) 434-2927.

Clifton Park holding annual Arbor Day celebration

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:36 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Town of Clifton Park Tree Committee is holding its annual Arbor Day Celebration on Sunday, April 30 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. outside Town Hall Plaza. Arbor Day is the last Friday in April. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The celebration includes tree seedling giveaways, activities and information for kids and badge options for Scouts. A ceremonial tree planting will be at 3:30 p.m. followed by the reading of the annual Arbor Day proclamation. Shenendehowa Middle School student, Lily Heffernan, a Tree Committee Junior Member, is planning and running the celebration. She chose Arbor Day and tree preservation as the focus of her Girl Scout Silver Award project, “For the Love of Trees.”   $1M scratch-off ticket sold in Schenectady “Arbor Day provides a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the vital role trees play in a healthy ecosystem and community,” said Agatha Reid, Clifton Park Councilwoma...

The Food Pantries volunteers & partners to be recognized

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Food Pantries for the Capital District will celebrate its coalition of volunteers and community members on Thursday. Four different volunteers from four different counties will be recognized as "volunteers of the year," and other individual and group awards will be presented as well. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The four volunteers of the year are as follows:Albany County – Michelle Wooten of Redemption Church Food PantryRensselaer County – Donna Golinski of Pittstown Area Food PantrySaratoga County – Regina Wagner-Garhartt of Faith Food PantrySchenectady County – Jaimn Delacruz of State Street Food PantryThe Sister Mary Coons Award will also be presented to Angela Warner, the director of the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Albany, who also doubles as the Board President of The Alliance for a Hunger-Free New York. The Sister Mary Coons Award is given to someone who is selfless and desires ...