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6 dead, more than 30 hospitalized in I-55 crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:26 GMT

DIVERNON, Ill. (AP) — Both lanes of I-55 reopened Tuesday morning hours after a windstorm in central Illinois causing numerous crashes that killed at least six people Monday, police said.Six people were killed in a 72-car pileup late Monday morning near mile marker 76, between Diveron and Farmersville, about 20 miles south of Springfield. Multiple tractor-trailers were among the vehicles involved, two of which caught fire, Illinois State Police Maj. Ryan Starrick said.More than 30 people on both sides of I-55 were transported to hospitals with injuries.Authorities held a news conference Tuesday morning and said they are seeking the public's help to identify two of the victims killed in the crash. State police believe one person was driving a blue Chrysler 300 and one person was driving a Hyundai, color not known. Anyone with any information is asked to call authorities at 618-346-3653. ISP needs help identifying two adult victims from the crash on I-55 Monday. One victim was driving...

2 critical after Southwest Side crash involving school bus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:26 GMT

CHICAGO — Emergency responders are on the scene of an accident involving a school bus on Chicago’s South Side.Crews including several ambulances responded to 31st Street and Kedzie Avenue around 11 a.m. in the city’s Little Village neighborhood for reports of a head on crash.According to the Chicago Fire Department, two drivers were taken to the hospital in critical condition. About 16 others, including students, were taken to the hospital in good condition.This is a developing story. Check back for details.

Historic tree removed from Lincoln Park Zoo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:26 GMT

CHICAGO — Some are saying a piece of Chicago history was cut down Tuesday—but it may not be the end of the historic bur oak.The definite age has not been determined yet, but the horticulturist here at Lincoln Park Zoo say the tree has been here since the zoo was created.The tree was dying and in extreme of being a danger to people coming to zoo.The zo has multiple plans to preserve pieces of the bur oak, which will include possibly growing a new tree from it as well as creating art and helping scientists study climate change.WGN's Glenn Marshall has the full story.

Why Patrick Kane's quick playoff exit with Rangers impacted the Blackhawks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:26 GMT

NEWARK - As it turns out, the quest for a former Blackhawks star to win his fourth Stanley Cup only lasted a week and a half. Because of that, it actually hurts Patrick Kane's former team.The Rangers lost Game 7 4-0 to the Devils at the Prudential Center in their Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference first round series on Monday evening. It's a quick end to what New York fans had hoped would be a strong postseason to capture the team's first Stanley Cup in 29 years. Instead, Kane's stay with the Rangers in the playoffs is short, despite a goal and five assists from the nine-time All-Star during the series.Since he didn't have a deep run in the playoffs, the Blackhawks actually took a hit when it comes to draft capital. As part of the terms of the Kane trade back in March, the team would receive a conditional 2023 second round pick from New York that was set to become a first rounder in 2024 or 2025 if the Rangers made it to the Eastern Conference Finals.Since that didn't happen, t...

WATCH: 'Fight Club' video shows alleged coach-sanctioned brawl between high school players

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:26 GMT

KINGFISHER, Okla. (KFOR) - New video evidence shows two high school football players duking it out in an alleged coach-sanctioned brawl at Kingfisher High School in Oklahoma.The video, taken by another player on the sidelines during a so-called "ring" fight between two freshman in 2018, is now part of a lawsuit.The fight, which can be viewed above, lasted less than one minute. The video has been blurred to protect the identities of the minors involved.In the clip, one student is seen wearing MMA boxing gloves while the other had towels taped to his hands."Kick his f-----g a--," one teammate yelled at the start of the video.The player with boxing gloves was quickly punched to the ground.'Fight Club' video provided by Cameron Spradling.That video has become key evidence in a federal lawsuit filed against the Kingfisher school district and the head football coach who allegedly allowed these fights to happen regularly.This lawsuit was filed in January 2022 by a former KHS student and fo...

Why the First Republic Bank failure is different

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:26 GMT

First Republic Bank, based in San Francisco, has shut its doors. But this bank failure is different from another recent failure — the March closure of Silicon Valley Bank — in that depositors knew on the day of the announcement how they could access their funds, even if their balances were outside federal insurance limits, according to a JPMorgan Chase press release.Here’s a look at how the two bank failure announcements compare, and what you should know to protect your deposit accounts in the event of a future bank failure.First Republic Bank and SVB: The differenceThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. announced on Monday that First Republic Bank “was closed.” However, First Republic deposit customers can access their funds. According to the FDIC press release, “All depositors of First Republic Bank will become depositors of JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and will have full access to all of their deposits.” In addition, customer bank balances will continue to be ins...

Ex-Minneapolis officer Tou Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:26 GMT

A former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd has been convicted of aiding and abetting manslaughter.Tou Thao, who already had been convicted in federal court of violating Floyd’s civil rights, was last of the four former officers facing judgment in state court in Floyd’s killing. He rejected a plea agreement and, instead of going to trial, let Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill decide the verdict based on written filings by each side and evidence presented in previous cases. His 177-page ruling, filed Monday night, was released Tuesday.“Thao’s actions were not authorized by law. … There is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Thao’s actions were objectively unreasonable from the perspective of a reasonable police officer, when viewed under the totality of the circumstances,” Cahill wrote.Prosecutors argued in their filings in January that Thao “acted without courage and displayed no compassion” despite his nearly n...

NY Attorney General reaches agreement to cap insulin prices

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday, May 2 that her office has reached an agreement with manufacturers to cap insulin prices for uninsured New Yorkers. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! James announced an agreement with Lilly and Sanofi – two of the biggest insulin manufacturers in the nation – to cap prices for their diabetes medications at $35 for uninsured New Yorkers for the next five years. Both companies also committed to offering free insulin for diabetes patients in greatest need.“Lifesaving medication should be affordable and accessible for all New Yorkers regardless of their income or insurance status,” the Attorney General said in a statement. “Today, uninsured New Yorkers who rely on insulin to manage their diabetes can breathe a sigh of relief that they no longer have to choose between their health or putting food on the table. I will always use the powers of...

Jury selection continues in the Schoharie limo crash trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:26 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- News10 got a closer look at what both the prosecution and defense are looking for in jurors for the criminal trial of Nauman Hussain, with a majority of the questions centering on whether or not they could be fair in this case. The prosecution listed different witnesses to potential jurors and asked questions that all centered around whether or not those jurors would have bias against any of those witnesses. The prosecution said they intend to call a few different groups of witnesses to the stand in this trial.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Auto mechanics, employees with the New York State Department of Transportation, law enforcement; primarily state troopers and an expert witness on limousine breaks are all on standby.The prosecutor mentioned that the expert witness was paid to examine the wreck, conduct measurements, tests and provide a conclusion on the wreck. Some of the other questions a...

Repaving of Lancaster Street rescheduled to May 8 and 9

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The final step of a water service replacement project is facing a slight delay. The Albany Department of Water and Water Supply has rescheduled the repaving of Lancaster Street between Lark and Dove Streets to May 8 and 9 due to potential rain. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! An Emergency No Parking Restrictions will be in effect on Tuesday and Wednesday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. There will be limited access to the parking garage at 180 Lancaster and residents who utilize on-street parking will need to find alternative parking.Repaving is the final step of a project that replaced over 700 feet of water main infrastructure. Lead service to homes was also removed.