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Special Olympics to take off at Solider Field Tuesday

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

CHICAGO — The Special Olympics are coming to Soldier Field, representing Chicagoans from all across the city. More than 2,000 athletes gathered for the opening ceremonies Monday morning for the special Olympics which date back to 1968.Competitors are coming from 77 neighborhoods, a variety of schools, community organizations and city parks.The Spring Games will have more than 25 track and field events held at Dunbar Park starting Tuesday and running through Friday, including retired Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke, who was there since the beginning. Justin Fields has a big weekend at Ohio State "We had a hard time encouraging people to really support people who had learning differences but we got 26 states to come and here we are 55 years later. The world thinks people of differences are not different anymore," Burke said. "What do you think of seeing all these athletes here with you? Well, I’m so happy because these fans I love them so much," athlete Jorge Herandez sai...

The Frenchie becomes a favorite — and a dog-show contender

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The United States' new favorite dog breed — the comical, controversial French bulldog — has never won the nation's pre-eminent dog show. Yet here, at an obliging trot, comes Winston. The Frenchie with NFL connections is a strong contender at this week's Westminster Kennel Club dog show, less than two months after the release of rankings showing that his kind has become the country’s most prevalent dog breed. Frenchies' rise has been stunning: from 83rd most popular to No. 1 in three decades. It also has been dogged by concerns about their health, debate over the ethics of breeding, denunciations of a gold-rush-like market with ever more “exotic” variations, and a recent spate of high-profile and sometimes fatal robberies.If all that says something about these stumpy-snouted, pointy-eared, deep-chested, quizzical little bulldogs, what does it say about the culture that loves them? THEIR MEDIA IMAGE IMPACTS THEIR POPULARITY“Just like humans, dogs get characterized for ...

Bidens to host UConn, LSU basketball teams at White House

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, plan to welcome the men's and women's NCAA basketball champions to the White House later this month.The University of Connecticut Huskies men's team beat San Diego State 76-59 in April to secure its fifth national title. The Louisiana State University Tigers women's team won its first championship by beating the University of Iowa 102-85.The invite to LSU became a source of controversy this year after the first lady said in a speech that the defeated Iowa women's team should also come to the White House “because they played such a good game.” In recent decades, the White House has usually hosted only champions. LSU star Angel Reese tweeted a link to a story about Jill Biden’s remarks. “ A JOKE,” she wrote, along with three rolling-on-floor-laughing emojis. On a podcast shortly after, Reese said her team should instead celebrate their title with former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.Read more: Late...

What to know about the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

CHICAGO — This could very well end up being a pivitol moment in the current Blackhawks' rebuild: The 2023 NHL Draft Lottery, which takes place on Monday night. It's the chance for general manager Kyle Davidson to have the shot to either draft a generational talent with the top selection or another potentially franchise-changing player in the top three.But the Blackhawks along with a few other teams will need a little lottery luck to get that done. Here's what to know about the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery.The NHL Draft Lottery from 2020.What time is the NHL Draft Lottery?This has actually changed within the last week as the league has moved the NHL Draft Lottery to a little bit later in the evening.The drawing will take place at 7 p.m. central time in Secaucus, New Jersey as the teams that didn't make the playoffs get to see where they'll select first in the 2023 NHL Draft.Ping pong balls will be drawn for the top two picks only, with the rest of the order being set by regular season fini...

Man wanted after 35-year-old battered, robbed on Blue Line train

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

CHICAGO — Authorities are seeking the public's help to identify a man accused of battering and robbing another man on a Blue Line train Friday morning.At around 6:15 a.m., police said a man approached a 35-year-old man on a Blue Line train near the Western stop, located in the 1900 block of North Western, and attempted to grab his belongings.The 35-year-old man was then struck and pulled to the ground. Police said the suspect took the man's property then fled.He's described as an African American man, 19-30, 6'-6'2", 250 lbs., wearing a green Oakland A's hat. The suspected robber also was wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt with an "RR" emblem on the left chest, yellow-colored undershirt, black sweatpants and white gym shoes. Warrants issued for parents after Northwest Indiana infant dies from ‘massive’ brain injury Anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.

Unpaid meal debt totaled $19 million this school year

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

(NewsNation) — As the school year is winding down for students, this one was the first for many families who had to navigate feeding their kids after a pandemic-era plan providing free school meals ended last summer. When the program was sunsetted, it left many with the tough choice to take on debt to cover meal costs. According to the School Nutrition Association (SNA), unpaid meal debt in 847 school districts across the country adds up to at least $19 million. It’s too much for some schools to chew, as they consume new levels of debt that vary across districts. At this Oregon school, kids do all the cleaning A Texas teacher told the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) that parents are simply not making payments for school meals. The educator said during the first three weeks of the school year, their small school district of around 3,000 students had a negative meal balance of roughly $20,000.“It is completely heartbreaking to tell a student, a child, they cannot eat when ...

Rain chances remain in the forecast through at least the weekend

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The morning started overcast with areas of fog. By early this afternoon the sun was shining brightly on Central Texas.The afternoon will be warm with highs peaking in the upper 80s to low/mid 90s. The heat index will rise to the mid/upper 90s.Rain chances this afternoon seem to be confined to areas east of I-35 with isolated showers and thunderstorms.The Storm Prediction Center is watching the Hill Country this evening for possible severe storms with a category 1 out of 5 (marginal risk) for hail 1" in diameter and higher and wind gusts exceeding 50 to 60 mph. Low risk of strong to severe storms Monday eveningAn earlier flash flood threat for today has been cancelled. However, there is a low risk for flash flooding tomorrow in our eastern counties expanding west to I-35 on Wednesday. Keep tuned to KXAN for updates.Rain and thunderstorms continue for the rest of the week into the weekend. Every day will feature showers and thunderstorms that actually last into at lea...

New York State invests $5M into local arts centers

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State is investing $5 million toward local theatres through the Alive Downtowns! initiative. The program, which supports performing arts centers, was secured funding in this year’s state budget. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Capital Region Assemblymembers John McDonald, Patricia Fahy, Angelo Santabarbara and Phil Steck joined several Alive Downtowns! leaders to announce the decision. The coalition thanked the legislators as well as Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Neil Breslin for their support of Alive Downtowns!, and for understanding the value and priority of arts funding in New York State. Alive Downtowns! began as a coalition of 13 downtown historic performance arts centers across Upstate New York. Formed in response to the impact of COVID-19 on the arts centers, representatives of the coalition have been working with New York State legislators and the Governor’s office to discus...

History comes alive this summer at Grant Cottage

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Grant Cottage is a nugget of United States history, located in the woods between Saratoga Springs and South Glens Falls. The legacy of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant will open to the public for the season on Friday, May 26. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The opening comes with a catch. The cottage itself will remain closed until mid-June, as preservation-related construction continues at the historic former residence where Grant spent his final weeks and finished his memoirs. In the meantime, special tour opportunities will show off the site on Mount McGregor. Outdoor "Hidden History" tours can be booked now. The hike spans about a mile, and highlights the stories of presidents, inmates at the former McGregor prison, and more. Hiking shoes and clothing are encouraged. Where to see live music in Lake George in 2023 Grant Cottage is open Thursdays to Sundays starting in June, and Wednesdays to Sund...

Albany man convicted on 9 charges in domestic violence case

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, Ryan Critcher, 33, was convicted of nine counts in a domestic violence case. Critcher faces 13 to 26 years in state prison. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The indictment alleges the following:On or around July 12, 2021, Critcher violated an order of protection in Colonie. Critcher had a sledgehammer, which he intended to use against a different victim.On or around November 30, 2021, Crticher violated an order of protection and injured that same victim, this time in Albany.Critcher continued to violate the order of protection by trying to contact the victim repeatedly between December 8, 2021, and May 9, 2022.Critcher was charged with the following:One Count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a Class D FelonyOne Count of Assault in the Third Degree, a Class A MisdemeanorOne Count of Aggravated Criminal Contempt, a Class D FelonyFour Counts of Criminal Contempt in th...