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Weekend Break: Christkindlmarket Chicago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

CHICAGO — If you haven't made it to the Christkindlmarket at Daley plaza yet, there's still time! It's become one of the most popular winter attractions in the City, with lines forming even before it opens, and it runs until Christmas Eve.WGN's Courtney Spinelli shares the history and excitement of it all on Saturday's edition of Weekend Break!

Aurora PD holds 'Shop With A Cop' for local kids in the community

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

AURORA, Ill. — With two weeks before Christmas, the spirit in Aurora is being shopped with a cop.Twelve-year-old DeAndre Lee is one of about 40 kids who came to Meijer Saturday to pick out what they wanted for a gift."When I first saw the officers I thought something was wrong when we first parked," Lee said. "I’m hoping I can take home a Nintendo switch."From a Nintendo Switch to Squishmellows, each child received $100 to pick out their presents, with the help of an Aurora police officer."I thought something bad happened, like there was a crime or something," said 10-year-old Isaiah Williams. "And then when I came in I realized … the sign said ‘shop with a cop’ … And then I realized that there was nothing wrong." More from Sean: ‘Everyone loved him’: Father of 3, limo company owner fatally shot in Austin According to the Aurora Police Department, about 15 officers volunteered their time to be at the event in uniform."The officers who come out, they wait all year for this event," ...

5 takeaways from the latest indictment of Hunter Biden

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

(The Hill) — A new indictment of Hunter Biden became public on Thursday evening.President Biden’s son faces a total of nine charges — three felonies and six misdemeanors — in relation to tax evasion and other tax-related matters.Biden already faces gun charges, relating to allegedly lying about his use of illegal drugs in the process of buying a gun in 2018.The new charges were approved by a grand jury empaneled by Special Counsel David Weiss. Weiss was first appointed as the U.S. Attorney for Delaware by former President Trump but continued in the role after Present Biden’s election.  Elon Musk declares war on Disney and Bob Iger Weiss has received criticism from Republicans more recently for purportedly being too lenient on Hunter Biden. He was appointed special counsel in August.The charges, filed with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, come after a plea deal collapsed during the summer.Biden is expected to vigorously contest the charges. If convict...

North Shore takes out Westlake in the 6A Division I semifinals for 2nd consecutive season 23-14

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the wind swirling the entire game Saturday at The Pfield, Galena Park North Shore did what they did last season and topped Westlake in the Class 6A Division I semifinals 23-14. Texas high school football playoff scores for Friday, Dec. 8 North Shore took a 17-14 lead midway through the third quarter on a 26-yard field goal by Jonathan Soto, set up by an incredible display of elusiveness by quarterback Kaleb Bailey on fourth down. Bailey stepped out of two tackles, shuffled to his right and hit Cameron Smith for an 8-yard gain on fourth-and-6 to keep the Mustangs drive alive to eventually take the lead.On the last play of the game, Westlake tried to set up a screen pass with sophomore quarterback Rees Wise backing up in his end zone. The pass was tipped and as time ran off the clock, the Mustangs intercepted it to make the margin of victory two possessions.In two seasons at the helm, Chaps head coach Tony Salazar is 28-2 with both losses coming against the Must...

Cold wind to bring a cedar spike and a freeze for many

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Our well advertised cold front has moved through Central Texas and strong winds out of the northwest and north are blowing in.Plan on wind gusts to reach 25-35 mph this evening and tonight before some lessening on Sunday. Secure outdoor holiday decorations, umbrellas, and inflatables in case the wind could cause them to blow over.Wind gusts tonightThe wind will blow in colder air through the area with lows dropping to 40 in Austin, but widespread 30s are expected in the Hill Country. Most areas should stay above freezing tonight into Sunday morning.The wind will likely cause a further spike in cedar pollen, which jumped to medium today. Northerly winds after a cold front this time of year typically cause cedar to spike. Allergy report on SaturdaySunday will be sunny, cold and breezy. The winds will be strongest in the morning, gusting up to 25 mph, but back off during the afternoon. Wind chills in the morning may be in the 20s and 30s for most of the area!Sunday mor...

Football recruiting: CU Buffs land two experienced linemen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders promised an offensive line overhaul and he’s delivering.On Saturday, two starters from FBS teams committed to the Buffaloes.Related Articles Grading The Week: If Deion Sanders wants more “privacy,” CU Buffs coach needs to ditch his Amazon, YouTube film crews New opportunity excites CU Buffs legend Darian Hagan Colorado AG Phil Weiser files lawsuit opposing NCAA transfer rule Kickin’ It with Kiz Podcast: Handicapping the CFP, sizing up the NFL draft and mourning Darian Hagan’s CU departure Deion Sanders, CU Buffs land commitment from Jordan Seaton, nation’s No. 1 OL recruit Former UConn center Yakiri Walker and former Houston guard Tyler Johnson both announced their verbal commitments to CU.CU struggled up front all season, allowing a school-record 56 sacks, while also having the worst rushing offense in the country. At one point, Sanders expressed...

As more ‘fake electors’ face charges, a key witness emerges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

Twenty-four of the so-called fake Trump electors now face criminal charges in three different states, and one of the legal architects of the plan to deploy them, Kenneth Chesebro, has emerged as a witness in all the cases.Chesebro, a Harvard-trained lawyer, helped develop the plan to have Republicans in battleground states won by Joe Biden in 2020 present themselves as Trump electors. The scheme was part of an effort to have Congress block or delay the certification of Biden’s Electoral College victory on Jan. 6, 2021.A Nevada grand jury this week indicted six former Trump electors, including top leaders of the state’s Republican Party, on charges of forging and submitting fraudulent documents.In August, a grand jury in Atlanta returned an indictment against former President Donald Trump and 18 allies, including three who were fake electors in Georgia. And in July, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel brought charges against all 16 Republicans who acted as Trump electors in her sta...

McCarthy resignation sets off mad scramble

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

In summaryRep. Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield announces he will leave Congress at the end of the year after fellow Republicans booted him as House speaker. Who might run for his seat? Could one candidate be former Rep. Devin Nunes?Lea este artículo en español.Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement today that he will vacate his seat and not seek reelection sets off a tidal wave of speculation on who will represent a wide swath of California’s agricultural heartland.The timing of the announcement also puts McCarthy in a spot to be a political kingmaker if he makes an early endorsement. It’s a role he’s played before and relishes. In announcing his resignation in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, McCarthy reiterated that he will “continue to recruit our country’s best and brightest to run for elected office.”One thing is virtually certain: McCarthy’s replacement will be a Republican. And one of the names on a possible list of GOP stalwarts is a big one — former Rep. Devin Nunes.T...

Pleasant Hill PD explains delay in arrest of man who shot his wife

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

(KRON) – The man accused of shooting his wife, Chunliam Saechao, on Dec.7 has been arrested on Saturday. The Pleasant Hill Police Department said a domestic disturbance was reported at about 7 p.m. on Thursday. Police said in an earlier statement Saechao barricaded inside a house in the 200 block of Cleopatra Drive after he allegedly shot and wounded his wife Thursday evening.  Pleasant Hill man who allegedly shot wife in custody, shelter-in-place lifted Police did not arrest Saechao the night of the shooting. Police called off the shelter-in-place Friday morning that was administered Thursday. However, Friday at 5:30 p.m., Pleasant Hill police issued a shelter-in-place in that same neighborhood due to police activity.The Pleasant Hill Police Department addressed the delay in the arrest and the reasoning for calling off the SWAT team. Chief Scott Vermillion confirmed he was the decision-maker in this case. According to Vermillion, this incident began when Saechao’s wife ...

No. 1 Arizona rolls past No. 23 Wisconsin 98-73 in first week in top spot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:02 GMT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Pelle Larsson scored a career-high 21 points, Caleb Love added 20, and No. 1 Arizona rolled to a 98-73 win over No. 23 Wisconsin on Saturday.The Wildcats — playing as the top team in the country for the first time in nine years — looked comfortable in their new role, using a 25-8 run to end the first half and take a 17-point halftime lead.Larsson finished 6 of 6 shooting from the field, including 4 of 4 on 3-pointers. The Wildcats (8-0) shot 58% from the field.John Blackwell had 17 points to lead the Badgers (7-3), who came into the game on a six-game winning streak. Steven Crowl added 11 points and AJ Storr had 10.NO. 3 HOUSTON 89, JACKSON STATE 55HOUSTON (AP) — Emanuel Sharp scored a career-high 25 points, LJ Cryer added 21, and Houston defeated Jackson State.Houston improved to 10-0 for the third time in school history, joining the 2018-19 and 1967-68 teams. The Cougars shot 42% and were 11 of 30 on 3-pointers.Coltie Young scored 13 points to lead Jackson Sta...