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The Bean is a beloved Chicago feature. But that isn't its name

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:29:38 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — There's much to love about Chicago, including its various tourist-attracting spots. From its museums to its skyscrapers, none may be more iconic than The Bean in Millennium Park. As beloved as it is, you've probably been calling The Bean by the wrong name its entire life. If you've lived in Chicago for more than 20 years, you may know the work of art's actual name, but if you're one of the more than 228,000 people who moved to Illinois last year, maybe you're unfamiliar. 16 Chicago restaurants visited by Guy Fieri on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives’ Let's take you back to the early 2000s, specifically 2004. One of the world's largest permanent outdoor art installations is unveiled in Chicago's Millennium Park. The man behind it all is Anish Kapoor, a British sculptor known for his large-scale works, according to the Millennium Park Foundation.The silver structure in Millennium Park would go on to become arguably his most famous. What he likely didn't expect at the time ...

Strong winds and colder air arrive today

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:29:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The cold front late this morning had passed some of the Hill Country. It will pass out of Fayette County between 12 and 2 this afternoon. The wind comes out of the northwest immediately after the front with speeds up to 5 to 10 mph. A stronger north wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 is predicted for this afternoon.Fog was widespread from I-35 westward this morning with a few locations reporting zero visibility. Much of the fog had burned off by 10 a.m.There will continue to be a low (10%) chance of rain east of I-35 before the front arrives. Morning minimums ranged from the 46° at Llano to 71° at Flatonia, quite a range. Camp Mabry's lowest so far today is 64°, 20° above normal. The airport's low of 67° is 26° above normal. Once the colder air moves in we anticipate the lows for the calendar day will happen before midnight.The north winds will gust up to 20 to 25+ mph by the middle of the afternoon. Some gusts tonight will be as high as 25 to 35 mph especially...

Minneapolis grocery store clerk dies after customer impales him with a golf club, police say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:29:38 GMT

A Minneapolis store clerk died after a customer beat him and impaled him with a golf club, police said.The 66-year-old clerk was attacked Friday at the Oak Grove Grocery, a small neighborhood store in a residential area near downtown Minneapolis. A 44-year-old suspect is jailed on suspicion of murder.Police responded to a call just before 1 p.m. and found the victim behind the counter “with a golf club impaled through his torso,” according to a news release from Minneapolis police. The clerk died at a hospital.Information from witnesses led police to an apartment building across the street. Police Chief Brian O’Hara said at a news conference late Friday that the suspect barricaded himself inside for six hours. After lengthy negotiations, officers took the man into custody without incident, O’Hara said.Police are still investigating to determine what prompted the attack. O’Hara said it appeared that the suspect had collected some items from the store for purchase an...

Boil water advisory in Fort Edward

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:29:38 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Department of Public Safety announced that a boil water advisory has been issued in Fort Edward. The alert stems from a water main break in the area. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The advisory applies to residents of Marion Street and Ridge Street. According to the water department, no other streets in the village have been impacted. Stay with NEWS10 as updates become available.

Missouri's top holiday snack is sugar cookies, according to study

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:29:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Wisevoter, a bipartisan educational platform, has recently published a study revealing that sugar cookies top the list as Missouri's favorite holiday snack. The survey presented participants with choices: cheesecake, sugar cookies, eggnog, hot chocolate, or cinnamon rolls.According to the study, Missouri's favorites are, in order: sugar cookies, cinnamon rolls, eggnog, hot chocolate, and cheesecake.Holidays and special occasions serve as an opportunity for people to indulge in these treats as a means of celebration. Eating treats during festive times symbolizes the joy and happiness that characterize the season. Certain desserts and sweets may also have strong associations with childhood memories or family traditions. Court docs: Woman made $100K for unworked hours at Chesterfield nursing home To gauge public opinion, we asked our Facebook fans to choose their favorite sweet holiday treat. When the responses were tallied, eggnog emerged as the top choice, followed by c...

Nuggets Journal: Is Nikola Jokic’s poor shooting stretch cause for real concern? Jamal Murray says no: “Not every night’s gonna go your way”

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:29:38 GMT

If Nikola Jokic is accepted by now as a bonafide unicorn whose name belongs on any timeline charting innovation across NBA history, then his visit to Los Angeles this week should be acknowledged as a true unicorn of a stat line. Or maybe more like a goblin.“I’ve never seen that before, and I don’t think I’ll ever see it again,” Michael Porter Jr. told Nuggets coach Michael Malone after Jokic shot 9-for-32 in a loss to the Clippers.It was the worst shooting game of the two-time MVP’s career accounting for both volume and efficiency (28.1%). Back home two nights later, he shot 9-for-26 in another loss, including a 1-for-10 start. Jokic’s superpower for years now has been his immunity to bad games. A “bad game” for Jokic usually still ends up in the ballpark of a semi-efficient 20-point double-double. He still makes teammates better. Still impacts winning. Even in Los Angeles, he produced his 114th career triple-double.Make no mista...

Strong winds trigger Red Flag Warning for parts of SoCal

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:29:38 GMT

Strong Santa Ana winds will swirl around SoCal through the weekend, which has led weather officials to issue a Red Flag Warning.According to the National Weather Service, the windiest conditions will be felt in Los Angeles and Ventura County valleys on Saturday.Sustained wind speeds are expected to reach 40 to 60 miles per hour with gusts of up to 70 miles per hour, weather experts said. Video: Fire crews scramble to safety as fireball bursts through roof of home “Expect winds to continue to increase through sunrise to the mid-morning hours, with damaging wind gusts [of up to] sixty miles per hour becoming more widespread,” NWS said. “There will likely be some gusts over seventy miles per hour in the windiest locations of the Los Angeles County mountains, the Santa Susana Mountains, and the western Santa Monica Mountains.” Video footage shows the blustery winds whipping across the San Fernando Valley, toppling everything from outdoor Christmas decorations to basketball hoops and...

A way with worms: What to know about vermicomposting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:29:38 GMT

Related ArticlesLifestyle | Tips on preserving your poinsettias, Christmas cacti and other holiday greenery Lifestyle | Spider season: Here are a few things you may not know about them In a world increasingly driven by eco-consciousness and sustainability, innovative solutions are emerging to address our environmental challenges. One such solution is vermicomposting, which transforms organic kitchen waste into nutrient-rich soil through earthworms. Often referred to as the “black gold” of composting, vermicomposting is an excellent solution for households with limited composting space seeking to reduce household waste and improve their soil.At the heart of vermicomposting lies a simple yet astonishing principle: Earthworms can break down organic matter and convert it into a substance known as vermicompost. The compost is a potent blend of minerals, beneficial microorganisms and nutrients that greatly enrich soil fertility. Unlike traditional compostin...

Santa Cruz County homeowners face $4.7 million in fines for blocking public access to beach walkway

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:29:38 GMT

APTOS — A group of beachfront homeowners in Aptos are facing millions in potential fines levied by the California Coastal Commission following allegations that they have obstructed the public’s access to a walkway next to Seacliff State Beach for decades.Citing violations as far back as 1982, the commission will weigh a staff recommendation to fine the Rio Del Mar Beach Island Homeowners Association – and its estimated 27-home membership, most of which are vacation rentals – more than $4.7 million. Allegations include blocking the public’s access to a 37-foot-wide, almost quarter-mile long stretch of walkway adjacent to the beach and failure to maintain native plants along a revetment abutting the walkway and row of properties.Lisa Haage, chief of enforcement at the commission, confirmed it is the most costly Coastal Act penalty the agency has recommended in Santa Cruz County history.“This type of violation particularly affects disabled persons, moms and dads pushing strollers and o...

Man, woman now face separate trials in fatal freeway shooting of 6-year-old California boy

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:29:38 GMT

A man and woman charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 6-year-old boy on the 55 Freeway in Orange will be tried separately, a judge ruled on Friday, with the jury trial of the alleged shooter scheduled to get underway early next year.The trial of Marcus Eriz, who faces murder and firearm charges in what police described as the road rage shooting that killed Aiden Leos, will continue as scheduled in early January. But Wynne Lee, who prosecutors say was driving at the time and is accused of being an accessory after the fact, is now scheduled to be tried separately at a later date.The move to two separate trials was made at the request of the prosecution and approved by Orange County Superior Court Judge Richard King. The motivation for the request was not specified during a hearing Friday morning in a Santa Ana courtroom, but neither Lee’s attorney nor Eriz’s attorney objected.Leos’ mother was driving him to kindergarten on the 55 Freeway around 8 a.m. on May 21, 2021 when...