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Gov. JB Pritzker visits Apollo Theater after deadly tornado hits Belvidere

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

BELVIDERE Ill. — Gov. JB Pritzker visited the site of the Apollo Theater in Belvidere where the classified tornado hit that killed one man and injured many others.One person is dead and 28 people were injured after the Apollo Theater collapsed during a concert amid the violent storm and winds that tore through the Midwest Friday evening. Belvidere Fire Chief Shawn Schadle said there were 260 people inside during the Apollo Theater around 7:55 p.m. when the roof and Apollo marquee collapsed.First responders responded within minutes as the closest fire facility was two blocks away.Police say five people suffered severe injuries, 18 suffered moderate injuries and five others with minor injuries. The fire chief identified the fatality as a 50-year-old man who was attending the concert. "He had a rock band t-short on," Schadle said. Police stated that 20 were transported by local ambulances and others were transported to hospitals by personal vehicles. More than 40 individuals were treat...

Unifying Chicago on the minds of Johnson, Vallas as mayoral runoff election approaches

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

CHICAGO — With about 48 hours left in the race, both mayoral candidates are busy hitting the pavement around Chicago this weekend.Brandon Johnson spent his time in the 6th Ward, reiterating his plans to unify Chicago and ensure everyone has the same access to a quality education and good-paying jobs."There is more than enough for everyone in this city," Johnson said."He’s going to turn Chicago around," said Randi Weingarten from the American Teacher's Federation. "Versus Vallas, who has failed at every job he has done." WGN Poll: Vallas leading Johnson in Chicago Mayoral runoff election Paul Vallas spent time at the Ann Sather Restaurant in Lake View, where he hammered crime and public safety, but also addressed other issues, like LGBTQ rights and — like Johnson — voiced concern over the need to unify Chicago."We have to make sure we have a good mayor who brings people together," said former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn who spoke on behalf of Vallas Sunday."The next mayor has to be...

LSU wins first NCAA championship, beating Caitlin Clark and Iowa

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Kim Mulkey’s LSU Tigers used a record offensive performance to beat Caitlin Clark and Iowa 102-85 in the national championship game on Sunday to win the first basketball title in school history.The victory made Mulkey the first women's coach to win national championships at two different schools. She won three at Baylor before leaving for LSU two years ago.“Coaches coach a lifetime and this is the fourth time I’ve been blessed," Mulkey said. “Never in the history of LSU basketball, men or women, has (anybody) ever played for a championship.” These pro sports teams have the longest postseason droughts The feisty and flamboyantly dressed Mulkey, who wore a sparkly, golden, tiger-striped outfit, now has the third-most titles of all time behind Geno Auriemma's 11 and Pat Summitt's eight. Mulkey has never lost in a championship game.“My tears are tears of joy," she said. “I’m so happy for everybody back home in Louisiana.”Clark, The Associated Press national player of the...

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Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

April Fools? False presidential campaign filed on behalf of Gov. Greg Abbott

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A federal campaign committee filed on Saturday titled 'Greg Abbott Presidential Campaign' was not created on behalf of the third-term Texas governor, a spokesperson with Abbott’s office told Nexstar Sunday.The campaign committee was filed with the Federal Election Commission on Saturday, which also happened to be April Fools' Day. Renae Eze, communications director for the governor, confirmed to Nexstar via text that it was not filed by Abbott’s campaign. When asked to confirm or deny the campaign committee’s legitimacy, Eze said, "It’s not us," in a text to Nexstar.The filing lists 'Greg Wayne Abbott' as the candidate for the campaign committee, which is the Texas governor's real full name. It's worth noting that during the last gubernatorial primary race in 2022, Abbott faced opposition from a man named Rick Perry, who was not the same person as Gov. Rick Perry, who preceded Abbott as Texas' top leader. Saturday's filing lists a man by the name of John Gray...

Byron Buxton settles into new role as designated hitter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Byron Buxton adapted to his new role as a part-time designated hitter last season, it was a conversation between Bryce Harper and former MVP Jimmy Rollins that helped put things in perspective for him.“Bryce was like, ‘It’s hard,’ ” Buxton said at the beginning of spring training. “Mentally, it is very hard, especially if you’re going on a streak or a slump. If you’re not playing defense, you ain’t got nothing to take your mind off of that.”Among Rollins’ message, per The Athletic: “It’s OK if you’re hurt,” and “it’s OK to make outs,” and “find a distraction.”For the time being, Buxton, who had season-ending knee surgery last year, will be serving as the Twins’ designated hitter, and while there’s been an adjustment process, the center fielder seems to have found a rhythm. While he’s not impacting the Twins on defense, Buxton has made his mark felt at the plate in the first three games of the season, where he’s 6 for 13 at the plate.“My routine is a...

Saints wrap up franchise’s first series victory in Toledo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

For the first time in franchise history, the St. Paul Saints won a series in Toledo, thanks to Sunday’s 4-3 victory over the host Mud Hens.St. Paul failed to win a Triple-A series against the Mud Hens in four trips to Toledo over the past two years. That streak ended in the first series of 2023, with the Saints winnings games on Saturday and Sunday after losing the opener of the three-game set on Friday.The Saints got clutch hits from Matt Wallner and Mark Contreras and a superb two-inning pitching save from reliever Connor Sadzeck at Third-Fifth Field.Contreras got things going for the Saints in the fourth inning with a solo home run to right field, his first of the season, making it 1-0. It was the seventh home run in the three-game series for St. Paul.After Toledo tied the score 1-1, Wallner led off the sixth inning with a triple to right-center. With one out and the infield drawn in, Contreras hit a hot smash toward second for a fielder’s choice that scored Wallner t...

St. Charles mom runs 44 miles for World Autism Awareness Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – April is National Autism Awareness Month, and a mother of two children with autism ran 44 miles Sunday in hopes of educating and inspiring others.Liz Gundlach is a boy mom, but not just any boy mom. Her 6-year-old Rowan and 7-year-old Waylon both have autism."My son Waylon is non-verbal, but has some communication skills coming along," Gundlach said. "His temperament is a little bit more mild-mannered and easygoing, whereas my other son, Rowan, is verbal and has energy, like no other—just constant go, go, go—a ball of energy. They're both sweet, but they both come with just different interests and just a lot of fun personalities between the two of them."Just before 7 a.m., Gundlach laced up her running shoes to start an 11-hour journey for World Autism Awareness Day. Trending: Battlehawks tease relocation to LA in viral April Fools’ Day joke "I was encouraging moms to come out, you know, parents, whomever to come out, so if people wanna walk, it may slow me down...

3 people injured in crash on Highway 100 near Washington, Missouri

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. - Three people were injured Sunday afternoon in a crash along Highway 100 in Franklin County.According to a report filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly after 12:40 p.m. at Highway 100 and St. Johns Road, just east of Washington.Investigators say a 2003 Ford Windstar was traveling eastbound on the highway when the driver of a 2022 Jeep Wrangler, which had previously stopped on St. Johns at the intersection, failed to yield and struck the front of the Windstar.No one in the Wrangler was injured, state police said.The 26-year-old female driver of the Windstar suffered moderate injuries. A 32-year-old male passenger suffered serious injuries. Both were taken by ambulance to a local hospital. However, a 52-year-old male passenger had to be airlifted to a St. Louis hospital with serious injuries.

Rockies get just four hits in loss to Padres, split four-game series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:14 GMT

SAN DIEGO — The Rockies’ 3-1 loss to the Padres wasn’t painless, but at least it was quick.Sunday afternoon’s game at Petco Park featured just eight combined hits and took only 2 hours, 3 minutes to complete, the Rockies’ quickest nine-inning game since 2008. The teams split the four-game series to open the season.Colorado’s lone run came on a one-out homer by Ryan McMahon in the seventh off of Seth Lugo. Aside from that, the Rockies’ offense was quiet, managing just four total hits and striking out 10 times.Colorado got a workmanlike six innings from starter Austin Gomber, but two pitches cost him the game.The lefty breezed through the first two innings, setting the Padres down in order and striking out three. But the Padres hammered him for three runs in the third on home runs by Trent Grisham and Xander Bogaerts.Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | C.J. Cron hits third homer but Rockies pitchers issue eight walks in loss to Padre...