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200 Chicago-area moms join march to ban assault weapons in D.C.

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:54:39 GMT

CHICAGO — For one of the Highland Park survivors, Ashley Beasley, this will be her thirteen time to lobby for an assault weapons ban.The 'Save Our Students' march is set to take place Monday in Washington D.C. with about 200 Chicago-area moms joining 1,000 participants. The marchers plan to visit congressmen and senators to lobby for their support and Congress returns from recess.They will begin on the National Mall Lake and make their way to the Capitol. 2 teens shot in the Loop during large disturbance 'March Fourth,' an organization founded by a Winnetka mom is leading the event. "What we're asking for isn't hard and it's not complicated. Surviving a mass shooting is hard, banning assault weapons is not hard," Kitty Brandtner, the founder of "March Fourth" said.Joining Brandtner in the march is Higland Park survivor, Lindsey Hartmann and her husband who threw themselves on their daughter when people next to them were shot during the parade. Seven people were killed when a...

Monday Forecast: Snow/rain showers with high winds

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:54:39 GMT

Monday: A week ago, we had a high of 71 and today, the area will see a high of 30. Cloudy, scattered snow and rain/snow will be the order of the day. High winds of 20-25 mph and gusts of 40 mph are expected. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Monday night is set to be mostly cloudy with decreasing clouds late but still windy, WNW 15-25. Low: 36Full forecast details at the WGN Weather CenterTuesday the sun returns. Mostly sunny, northwest winds 10-15 with 20 mph gusts. High: 54

Shooting of Kansas teen who went to wrong house investigated

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:54:39 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The investigation into the shooting by a homeowner of a Black teenager who went to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers includes questions about whether it was racially motivated, authorities in Kansas City said.Police are quickly preparing evidence for prosecutors in Thursday's shooting, Chief Stacey Graves said Sunday at a news conference at police headquarters.“I want everyone to know that I am listening,” Graves said, “and I understand the concern we are receiving from the community.” The Kansas City Star reported the 16-year-old, whom family members have identified online as Ralph Yarl, was hospitalized Thursday night after he was shot while trying to pick up his younger twin brothers from a friend's house. Police said he went to the wrong house and was shot there. Officials would not confirm the number of times the homeowner shot the victim or where his injuries were. Police initially said Yarl was stable but had a life-threatening injury. Hi...

Hilary Knight’s hat trick leads to gold, USA tops Canada 6-3

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:54:39 GMT

BRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — For all the focus on the United States’ young and retooled roster, it was who else but Hilary Knight — the team’s most experienced and accomplished star — who played a pivotal role in securing her nation's 10th women’s world hockey championships gold medal and first in four years.The 33-year-old Knight scored three times, including the go-ahead goal with 3:10 left in regulation, in a 6-3 win over Canada, and on their cross-border rival’s home soil in suburban Toronto on Sunday.Apologizing for her voice being hoarse from a celebration that featured the Americans singing a rousing rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Knight broke into a smile and said, “Yeah, it’s been a while.”The Americans overcame three one-goal deficits and the sting of losing the past three gold-medal meetings against Canada — the past two world championships and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games — to reclaim gold for the first time since a 2-1 shootout win over Finland in 2019. “It’s har...

David's Bridal files for bankruptcy

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:54:39 GMT

(WPHL) - David's Bridal has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to the Wall Street Journal. This comes just days after David's Bridal, one of the largest sellers of wedding gowns in the United States, planned to cut at least 9,000 positions across the United States. On Friday, David’s Bridal outlined what’s ahead in a notice about the layoffs sent to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. A notice was also filed in Pennsylvania.“At this time, it is uncertain whether the Company will be ceasing operations entirely or the closure will be limited to certain locations,” the company said in the notice. David’s Bridal warns it could shut down, lay off more than 9,000 The retailer, based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, employs over 11,000 employees. Although the company is looking to sell the business, stores will remain open and brides will be able to purchase dresses without any disruptions. David's Bridal previously filed for bankruptcy in 2018 but was able to get ou...

How an Austin-based nonprofit is providing Texans access to nutritious food

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:54:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Steven Johnson is the garden coordinator with Green Corn Project, a nonprofit dedicated to helping Texans attain access to nutritious, affordable food while also providing an education along the way. "Our mission is to help low income communities, individuals and communities at large, grow food for themselves that don't have access to that food," Johnson said.Their way of doing this is by planting gardening beds. Their planned and scheduled events are called "dig-ins". These events are made possible with the help of participating volunteers taking a few hours out of their day during the weekends in the spring and fall to help plant on-site of a recipient in need."Not everybody can afford to buy it. Not everybody has the knowledge on how to grow food for themselves. So we provide that financial, the equipment needed for gardens, as well as the education for people to grow their own healthy food," Johnson said.Johnson added that the education for gardening is not ...

Taking the "No New Clothes" pledge with Ginger Zee

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:54:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This April, the NEWS10 ABC in the Morning team signed up for the “No New Clothes” pledge. For 30 days, they’re committing to buy no new clothes and instead, shopping in their own closet. The goal of the challenge is to showcase the small ways we can help our environment by changing our own shopping habits. Take the “No New Clothes” pledge this Earth Month NEWS10's Cassie Hudson spoke to ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee to learn more about her experience taking the “No New Clothes” pledge last year and what ultimately inspired her to want to do it in the beginning.One year later, Ginger is still upholding her pledge. Besides one time where she was in a pinch and needed to buy a jacket for severe weather coverage, Ginger has bought zero new clothes for one year. She says it's been easy! VLOG: Team shares “No New Clothes” pledge update For a wardrobe, Ginger shops in her own closet, rents clothes and buys items secondhand. In our conversation, she wa...

Police: 20-year-old starts dumpster fire at Walgreens

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:54:39 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 20-year-old was arrested Monday, April 3 for intentionally starting a dumpster fire at a Watervliet Walgreens, according to the Watervliet Police Department. Matthew Shufelt-Sumner, 20, is charged with second-degree arson. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say they responded to a dumpster fire in the parking lot of Walgreens, located at 1901 2nd Avenue. Upon arriving, they found the fire spread toward the building's main gas line, and the Watervliet Fire Department's swift response contained the fire to the outside of the building. Police say their investigation found Shufelt-Sumner had intentionally started the fire which eventually damaged property. Shufelt-Sumner allegedly started the fire because he was upset over the store's policy which stopped them from releasing a package to him. At the time of the fire, the store was open and occupied. Four arrested after traffic stop in Queens...

Bear Creek Lake Park is a suburban gem for running, mountain biking, hiking, fishing and swimming | Opinion

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:54:39 GMT

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems).There is a place in Lakewood where foothills and prairie meet, a quiet refuge from the bustle of Front Range suburbia that ranks as one of my favorite outdoor sanctuaries. A small creek with headwaters 25 miles west on a 14,000-foot mountain feeds into a lake formed by a large flood control dam, emerging as a creek again on the other side.Upstream from the human-made dam is a lovely beaver dam. I mean no disrespect to the Army Corps of Engineers, but the beaver dam is way more endearing.Cyclists ride along a majestic Cottonwood Trail in Lakewood’s Bear Creek Lake Park. (Helen H. Richardson, Denver Post file)This is the heart of Bear Creek Lake Park, one of my regular retreats for running and bike riding. I love it so much, I buy annu...

Denver’s fast-growing RiNo “music district” finds its groove amid vinyl renaissance

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:54:39 GMT

Scott Hagen drops the needle on a shiny slab of black vinyl — Fleet Foxes’ 2021 record “A Very Lonely Solstice” — and takes the time to admire the turntable’s delicate hardware as the tone arm slowly circles the grooves toward the center.A rich, smooth sound emanates from the speakers — so close and intimate it feels like the melancholy acoustic performance is right in front of you.Scott Hagen, CEO of Victrola, in front of new products on April 10, 2023, in the company’s corporate headquarters in Denver. s to offer on April 10, 2023 in Denver. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)That’s the intended effect of the hardware demo that Hagen, the chief executive of 117-year-old record player brand Victrola, has set up in his company’s temporary, Denver-based headquarters. The sleek Victrola Stream Onyx, which retails for $599, works as a standard turntable but also streams pristine audio via Bluetooth to Sonos speakers...