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'I'm just chilling:' Beach-goers enjoy Chicago's lakefront on Memorial Day weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:49 GMT

CHICAGO — All 22 of Chicago’s beaches officially opened Friday for the season.This weekend, thousands are expected to make their way to the lakefront and even with the mild weather Saturday, it was still busy at Montrose Beach.“I’m just chilling back," said Austin Suchoval. "And also trying to remember what this weekend’s about and what the men and women have done for our country.” Naperville unveils Gold Star monument on Memorial Day weekend WGN's Courtney Spinelli reports from the lakefront on how Chicagoans are hitting the beaches on Memorial Day weekend.

State of Texas: Paxton impeachment - how we got here and what comes next

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:49 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The historic vote in the Texas House to impeach Ken Paxton is adding to the intensity of the final days of the legislative session. House members spent nearly four hours Saturday considering the impeachment resolution, before voting to approve the measure. It's the first time in Texas history that lawmakers took up, let alone passed, a resolution to impeach a sitting Attorney General.Paxton is a Republican. So is State Rep. Andrew Murr, R - Junction, who leads the House General Investigating Committee that recommended the articles of impeachment. The idea of Republicans potentially ousting a top leader from their own party surprised some Texans.But the vote comes amid a session of infighting among Republicans at the Capitol. Party members have been divided over priority issues like school choice legislation, even property tax relief. While most Republicans in the House voted in favor of the resolution to impeach Paxton, some of the chamber's most conservative mem...

Mixed emotions after Paxton impeachment vote

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Long winding lines of people could be followed to the gallery of the Texas House of Representatives Saturday, as many waited for a seat to watch the House vote on impeachment for Attorney General Ken Paxton. Texas House votes to impeach Ken Paxton Many of those in line were supporters of Paxton, donning stickers with the now-suspended Attorney Governor's name to stand in solidarity with him. Kathie Glass was among those that answered Paxton's call to show up at the Capitol for the vote. She echoed similar sentiments Paxton has made since the impeachment announcement."One could call it a coup. They're taking over, they're trying to change the outcome of an election. They're trying to disenfranchise voters like me, who voted for compassion just four months ago," Glass said.Those in favor of impeaching Paxton also attended the weekend vote. Kay Wolking Bratton said she arrived at the Capitol at 11 a.m., and stayed until the vote just before 5 p.m."I don't care what pa...

Real Salt Lake continues to annoy Loons in 1-1 home draw

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:49 GMT

Minnesota United manager Adrian Heath expressed this week what it feels like to play against Real Salt Lake.“It’s like having a toothache,” he said Thursday. “They never go away. They hang about.”The Loons and RSL played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night at Allianz Field. RSL stayed pesky, but it’s MNUFC’s home form that can feel like a deepening root canal.The Loons (5-5-4, 19 points) have one win in seven home games this season. Salt Lake (4-6-4, 16 points) is 5-3-6 against MNUFC all time in MLS and stayed near them in the current Western Conference standings.The Loons had trouble breaking down Salt Lake’s 4-4-2 defensive shape, and Minnesota relied on getting the ball wide and sending in 13 crosses in the first half and 20 in the match.The Loons had a few brief moments going through RSL’s defense with Franco Fragapane finding Bongi Hlongwane and Sang Bin Jeong. But in a season-long theme, the final product wasn’t good enough.Minnesota’s defensive lock was deftly picked ...

Busload of migrants from NYC to arrive in Capital Region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:49 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - At least one busload of migrants from New York City is set to arrive at the Sure Stay Best Western on Wolf Road this weekend. Their arrival is the culmination of a discussion between the City of Albany and New York City. But in a letter sent to local outlets, Colonie Town Supervisor Peter Crummey shared the information calling it a "unilateral action of Mayor Adams." Crummey says he learned of the direction to send the migrants to the Colonie motel from Albany County Executive Dan McCoy late Friday evening. Crummey states the town learned the bus was originally intended to head to Albany, citing it's designation as a sanctuary-city, but it was then suggested to head to the Sure Stay Best Western. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Crummey's statement takes issue with this following Albany County's State of Emergency regarding the migrant crisis declared by McCoy this week. His statement reads, "While...

Suspect shot by officers outside Home Depot in Burbank

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:49 GMT

Police are investigating after a suspect was shot by officers outside of a Home Depot in Burbank on Saturday afternoon.Officers responded to calls of a man threatening to shoot customers at the store located on the 1200 block of Flower Street a little after 4 p.m.The suspect was not compliant and after a standoff occurred, the suspect allegedly reached into his pocket.That’s when officers opened fire and struck the man in the leg, authorities said.A suspect was shot by officers after he allegedly threatened customers at a Burbank Home Depot on May 27, 2023. (KeyNews)A suspect was shot by officers after he allegedly threatened customers at a Burbank Home Depot on May 27, 2023. (KeyNews)A suspect was shot by officers after he allegedly threatened customers at a Burbank Home Depot on May 27, 2023. (KeyNews)A suspect was shot by officers after he allegedly threatened customers at a Burbank Home Depot on May 27, 2023. (KeyNews)A suspect was shot by officers after he allegedly threatened ...

Demonstrators pressure Newsom on single-payer healthcare system at state party's convention

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:49 GMT

(KTXL) — A group of demonstrators in favor of Medicare for all Californians pressed Governor Gavin Newsom on a campaign promise as he spoke briefly at the California Democratic Convention Saturday.After an introduction from his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Gov. Newsom took the stage on the second full day of his party's state convention in Los Angeles for a roughly five-minute speech during which he struck out at Republican leaders in red states.However, as the initial applause quieted, some in the crowd held up banners saying "Love it! Improve it! Medicare for all!" and chanted continuously throughout the governor's speech.During his initial campaign for governor, Newsom voiced support for a single-payer healthcare system but has since backed more incremental change, including last year's expansion of the state's Medi-Cal plan to residents over 50 regardless of immigration status. During the 2022 legislative session, a bill to create a "universal single-payer health care coverage a...

All three major California Democratic Senate candidates appear at state party convention

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:49 GMT

Thousands of democrats from across California are convening this weekend for the annual state party convention in Los Angeles, including all three major Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate.Congress members Katie Porter, Adam Schiff and Barbra Lee are hoping to replace retiring Senator Dianne Feinstein.More than 2,500 in attendance held party meetings and heard from high-profile democrats, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.In a short moment of unity, Schiff and Lee met up at the convention, but otherwise the convention was another part of the campaign trail with each candidate explaining why he or she is the one best to serve.Lee says the Senate lacks any Black women, something she says is crucial for representation."First, the Senate does not have a voice like mine in the senate," Lee said. "...Inequality has a lot of legs. I want people to know I'm running this campaign not for myself, but for them."A longtime member of Congress from Oakland, s...

One dead in Oakland shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:49 GMT

OAKLAND — A 36-year-old man was fatally shot on Saturday morning while pumping gas at a Valero station in the Millsmont neighborhood, authorities said.The killing, which appeared to be targeted, happened about 11:20 a.m. at 5910 MacArthur Blvd, near the intersection of Seminary Avenue near Mills College.Police said the victim, who has not been named, had been sitting in a car at the pump for several minutes before someone walked up to the vehicle and begin shooting.Police did not announce a motive for the shooting.  No arrests have been made.The killing is the 41th homicide investigated by Oakland police this year. Last year at this time police had investigated 45 homicides in the city.The gas station has been the scene of numerous shootings and killings over the past years.In 2013, Lionel “Ray” Fluker, a 54-year-old father and former freelance photographer for the Oakland Tribune, was killed near the station when a bullet — intended for another man — struck him as he drove home fro...

CCS baseball playoffs: Branham falls short as Carmel celebrates D-III championship

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:49 GMT

SAN JOSE — The stakes were higher than usual when Branham and Carmel arrived at Excite Ballpark on Saturday for the Central Coast Section Division III championship baseball game.Both teams lost in section title games last season.Carmel’s JJ Sanchez remembered the feeling of falling short against St. Francis-Watsonville in the Division IV final when he stepped into the batter’s box in the sixth inning.“Bases loaded, I’ve got to do my job,” Sanchez said. “It was like revenge from last year.”The junior delivered with a two-run single to center to break a scoreless tie, and Carmel went on to defeat top-seeded Branham 4-2 to win the Division III crown.In the third meeting between the schools in a CCS final — but the first in 34 years — Carmel prevailed in the rubber match.Carmel’s Jacob Rodriguez (2) holds the first place trophy after defeating Branham during their Central Coast Section Division III championship game at Excite B...