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Air quality alert remains as skies slowly improving

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

CHICAGO — Wildfire smoke from Canada is lingering around the Chicago area longer than expected. An Air Quality Alert has been extended for the entire area through Thursday. It was originally supposed to end Wednesday at midnight.People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens should avoid strenuous outdoor activities, keep outdoor activities short. Others should choose less strenuous activities limit active time outdoors.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog All programming on Wednesday evening at Navy Pier was moved indoors because of air quality. The summer fireworks, which will run from 9-9:10 p.m., will proceed as scheduled.Tuesday’s peak reading in the city which was 258. The forecast suggested by Wednesday afternoon readings should be below 200, however as of Wednesday afternoon, levels have not gone down below 200 — prompting the extension of the alert.A good reading would be considered in the zero to 50 range. Here’s how you can ...

Another Chicago area city expresses interest in the Bears

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

AURORA, Ill. — You can add another city in the Chicago area to the list of those who want the chance to be the new home of the Bears. This week, Aurora revealed that they've reached out to the NFL team to pitch the city as a place to build their new stadium. This comes a few weeks after the Bears revealed that the Arlington Park site, which they closed on in February and have begun demolition on this summer, is no longer their "singular focus" for a new home field.Per a city spokesperson, Aurora sent a two-page letter to the team's president and CEO Kevin Warren on behalf of Mayor Richard Irvin that included an invitation to visit the city. Arlington Park demolition begins Here is an excerpt of the letter that was sent to the Bears and provided by the City of Aurora.“Aurora, the City of Lights, the second largest city in Illinois, is built on the unshakable foundation of its storied past.  The opportunity to partner with the historic Chicago Bears as you search for ...

Video: Ohio store clerk grabs sword, fights back against armed robber

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

EUCLID, Ohio (WJW) – Exclusive video obtained by Nexstar's WJW shows an Ohio store clerk fighting back against an armed robber.“People fed up, you know?” said Dejea Steiner, who works at the Magic Wizard Smoke Shop in Euclid. “I come to work every day. The people that own the store, they are struggling, too, and then to see people go out here and just rob people and harm people. It's not OK.”Steiner was working Tuesday afternoon, when a man wearing a mask walked into the store and pointed a gun at her.The robbery was caught on security video. 16 states, DC currently under poor air quality alerts: When will it get better? Steiner said the robber demanded money and then asked for THC vapes. She told him they didn't have any, at which point he demanded other items. Steiner turned toward the display case, but instead of fetching the requested items, she threw the whole case at the suspect.“I wanted to get out of that situation, so I did whatever I could,” Steiner said.After throw...

South Side church that held Emmet Till's funeral may become historical site

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

CHICAGO -- A South Side church where Emmet Till's funeral was held could soon become a national historic site. The bill would establish the 125-year-old Roberts Temple Church as a national monument and place it under the management of the U.S. National Park Service. U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, Robin Kelly and Jonathan Jackson are expected to hold a news conference to re-introduce the legislation Thursday morning. Butterball makes donation on behalf of dad’s basketball team started after Highland Park shooting The bill was initially introduced in 2021 but was stalled in the senate -- it is said to have bipartisan support. While the church is already a city landmark, a federal landmark status would provide funding for the church that has been neglected over the years.

LIVE: FAA investigation opened after Allegiant flight close call at AUS

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Allegiant Air flight preparing to land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Monday night had to "initiate a climb due to a small aircraft in proximity," the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement to KXAN. The FAA has opened an investigation into the incident.The FAA said the closest proximity between the aircrafts was 1.6 miles and 200 feet. FAA investigating after planes nearly collide in close-call landing at Austin airport A passenger on Allegiant flight No. 1500 told KXAN the plane "took a very extreme dip down, causing incredible pressure inside the cabin.""There was just an extreme pressure in the cabin. My head felt like it was being squished really hard," she added. The passenger, who requested anonymity, said they were traveling from Cincinnati (CVG) to AUS and landed around 8:30 p.m. Monday."There were definitely some people freaking out. I looked over at the guy next to me and the lady across the row,...

Battle raging over long-planned lakeside subdivision west of Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

LAGO VISTA, Texas (Austin Business Journal) -- A 242-acre residential project in a lakeside enclave west of Austin is headed toward the starting line two decades after plans for the site were first approved.That's sparked intense pushback from neighbors who feel there will be adverse effects to the small city of Lago Vista.In 2007, Dallas-based developers unveiled what was billed as a $300 million resort-style community in Lago Vista, alongside Lake Travis. It was slated to have 700 homes, along with a dry-stack marina with concierge service and a restaurant and small general store, based on a planned development district approved years prior. But then land has remained undeveloped.Las Vegas-based Turnback Development LLC in 2008 purchased the site along Farm to Market Road 1431. Leaders at the company are now eager to capitalize on their investment — since September, they have been trying to update the planned development district approved by Lago Vista City Council in 2003. Curren...

Bacteria linked to Legionnaires found in Brazos County Jail

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

The video in this story is from KXAN News Today on June 29, 2023BRYAN, Texas (KXAN) – Brazos County officials said Wednesday test results showed the presence a bacteria linked to Legionnaires' disease in the HVAC system of one of the housing units at the Brazos County Jail.  Officials said when the sheriff's office was told about the presence of the Legionella bacteria, "approximately 100 inmates were moved immediately as a precaution." The announcement said testing began after an employee was diagnosed but in a note to staff and inmates, the county said there no known cases at the jail. The county also said "comprehensive testing and treatment of the facilities air handling and water systems" will be conducted to eliminate the presence of the bacteria.In the note to staff and inmates, the county said: Legionnaries' disease is a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteriaIt is not spread person-to-person but through small droplets of water in the air that are breathed in. ...

06/29/2023: Wildfire smoke is back

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Jill Szwed.Happy Thursday! A lot of the humidity has been wiped out of the air; now a smoky haze is taking it's place. Smoke from Canadian wildfires is back and it will impact air quality today. This plume will not be as thick as what we dealt with a few weeks ago.An Air Quality Alert is out for the entire News10 area today. The air quality index will land somewhere between the orange and red categories. Those will underlying breathing and heart illnesses should be cautious. Limit strenuous activity outdoors, especially this afternoon.If it wasn't for the smoke, these final days of June would be really nice. The humidity has been cut back. There's only a slim shower chance north and east of the Capital Region this afternoon. The muggies along with storm chances will creep back in tomorrow.Friday's showers and storms won't show up until the late afternoon. Activity will hang on during the early part of the evening. Humidity levels ...

Olde Log Inn to be featured on 'America's Best Restaurants'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to a release from America's Best Restaurants, Olde Log Inn will be featured on "America's Best Restaurants Roadshow." Filming for the social media episode will be in mid-July. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The viewing will include shots of delicious dishes, an extensive interview with owner Richard Askew, and the interior rustic design which features exposed wood rafters, taxidermy, and a gas fireplace in the dining area. Olde Log Inn also features an outdoor eating area that overlooks the beautiful Adirondack mountains. The restaurant's episode premiere date will be announced on Olde Log Inn's Facebook page and will be featured on "America's Best Restaurants" website. Olde Log Inn is open Tuesday through Saturday, located at 2814 US-9 in Lake George.

Severe storms may pop near St. Louis Thursday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Heat Advisory continues for today into Friday for top temperatures that may reach over 100 degrees in Missouri. However, scattered storms in Illinois will cut down on the heat in areas east of St. Louis.Several clusters of strong to severe storms are forecast to drop for Iowa into central and then southern Illinois today into tonight. These storms may bring damaging winds, hail and even a tornado threat to the St. Louis area. Some of them may start to pop up at around 11 a.m. Thursday.The extreme heat will continue to be an issue in Missouri Friday and more storms are expected in Illinois, with St. Louis right in the middle of it all. I cannot rule out additional strong storms in our northeastern counties Friday.The risk for more general showers and storms will increase across the entire region for Saturday.