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Officer shot during struggle with carjacking suspect in Bedford Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:42 GMT

CHICAGO -- A police officer was shot during a struggle with an individual during an attempted carjacking incident after a vehicle was found crashed on the side of the road in Bedford Park Sunday morning, police said. Bedford Park police said that around 3:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of a car crash in the 6700 block of South Archer Road. Officers responded to the area and located an unoccupied car with heavy damage off the roadway.Police said the car was reported stolen in an aggravated carjacking. Video surveillance showed two individuals fleeing on foot after the crash. A short time later, two individuals were witnessed getting into a vehicle at a gas station near the 6800 block of South Archer Road.Officers attempted to conduct an investigatory stop and one of the subjects was not complying with the officer. A struggle ensued and the individual fired shots at the Bedford Park officer.The officer was struck several times and transported to Loyola University Medical Cent...

Sunday Forecast: Decreasing clouds & cold

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:42 GMT

Sunday: Winter Weather Advisory until 2p. Snow at times, tapering off in the early PM. Accumulations 1-3" Snowiest in NW Chicagoland. SW 5-10 mph. High mid 30sSunday Night: Decreasing clouds & cold. WNW 5-10 mph. Lows in the lower 20s, teens in the suburbs.Monday: Mostly sunny, breezy & very cold. Wind chills in the upper teens. NW 10-20 mph. High near 30. Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Extended outlook calls for a cold Tuesday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 30s. A few more clouds on Wednesday and highs get into the mid to upper 30s. Thursday back into the 40s with a mix of sun with clouds. Mid 40s on Friday with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of some rain showers. Saturday also looks mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 40s. 

3 Palestinian students shot near University of Vermont campus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:42 GMT

Three young Palestinian men were shot and injured — one seriously — near the University of Vermont, police said Sunday. Authorities said the attack may have been a hate crime.The shootings occurred at about 6:25 p.m. Saturday near the UVM campus while they were attending Thanksgiving holiday gathering, according to Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad. He said police are searching for the shooter.Two of the men are in stable condition and the other suffered “much more serious injuries,” Murad said in a news release Sunday. The three, all age 20, were visiting the home of one of the victim's relatives and were walking when they were confronted by a white man with a handgun.“Without speaking, he discharged at least four rounds from the pistol and is believed to have fled,” Murad said in a news release. “All three victims were struck, two in their torsos and one in the lower extremities.”Murad said all three men are of Palestinian descent. Two are U.S. citizens and one is a legal resident...

Mom arrested at mall after 9-year-old daughter found dead in California home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:42 GMT

WESTMINSTER, Calif. (KTLA) -- Police in Southern California have arrested the mother of a 9-year-old girl who was found dead inside her home.Officers responded to calls for a welfare check at a home in Westminster, about 32 miles south of Los Angeles, around 12:04 p.m. Friday. A concerned family member had contacted officers to conduct the welfare check, according to the Westminster Police Department. Ex-officer Derek Chauvin expected to survive prison stabbing: officials The officers eventually forced their way into the home and discovered a young girl with “obvious signs of trauma,” police said. There was no one else inside the residence at the time. Investigators later identified the girl's mother, 32-year-old Khadiyjah Pendergraph, as a person of interest in her murder.Pendergraph was located at a shopping center in Aliso Viejo where she was taken into custody. She was booked at the Orange County Jail on murder charges.The police department said there are no more suspects at t...

Detroit hands Wild seventh straight loss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:42 GMT

Although the calendar has yet to turn to December, the Minnesota Wild’s season seems to be slipping away.David Perron scored two power play goals, and Alex Ryan stopped 37 of 38 shots as the Red Wings handed the Wild a 4-1 loss Sunday at Little Caesar’s Arena, Minnesota’s seventh straight loss. That’s one loss shy of the franchise record, set in January and February of 2016.Joel Eriksson Ek scored a power play goal, and Filip Gustavsson stopped 19 of 22 shots for the Wild, who haven’t won a game in three weeks. Their last victory was 4-2 over the Islanders in New York on Nov. 7.Minnesota (5-10-4) is 14 points behind first-place Colorado in the Central Division and seven points back in the race for the Western Conference’s eighth and final playoff spot.As has been the case for most of the season, the Wild came out flat, giving the Red Wings three first-period power plays. Alex Gologoski, playing in his first game since Oct. 14, was called for slashing just 3 minutes, 9 se...

Afton Alps opening for season on Wednesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:42 GMT

The Afton Alps ski resort said it is making “snow magic” to open its ski season at 3:30 p.m Wednesday.The Hastings facility said the last day to purchase its special Epic Pass is Dec. 3.Afton Alps is marking its 60th anniversary, “which makes this opening even more special,” said general manager Trevor Maring.“Snowmaking is our priority,” he said. “We will make snow at every opportunity to expand terrain this early season and aim to open the Meadows and Highlands as quickly as possible, weather and conditions permitting.”For more information, visit AftonAlps.com.Related ArticlesNews | Skywatch: Your guide to buying a telescope for holiday giving News | Minneapolis fitness instructor Leslie Fhima makes it to ‘The Golden Bachelor’ finale News | Holiday movie preview: Sweet symphony of Oscar hopefuls, family fare News | Small Business Saturday: Why and where to support local...

Bears at Vikings picks: This likely to be closer than you expect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:42 GMT

Pioneer Press reporters who cover the Vikings forecast Monday’s game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium:DANE MIZUTANIVikings 24, Bears 23This game is going to be closer than we expect. In the end, though, the Vikings take care of business heading into their bye week.JOHN SHIPLEYBears 30, Vikings 28We’re about to find out whether this midseason Josh Dobbs streak is a renaissance or a mirage. Right now, it feels like a mirage.CHARLEY WALTERSVikings 27, Bears 21Bears are still rebuilding with QB Justin Fields. Vikings, rescued by QB Josh Dobbs, are still the better team.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 12: Last-minute moves Minnesota Vikings | Vikings list star receiver Justin Jefferson as questionable once again Minnesota Vikings | Alexander Mattison or Ty Chandler: Will the Vikings make a change at running back? Minnesota Vikings | Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs...

Christmas Land opens for eighth season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:42 GMT

ALTAMONT, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Saturday, Christmas Land in Altamont opened for its eighth season. The 60-acre destination is a holiday attraction that invites local families to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. Jill and Cassie become Radio City Rockettes for a day According to Michelle Annese, co-founder of Christmas Land, the attraction is geared "toward all age groups connecting families and communities in bringing back the spirit of Christmas." Christmas Land is open from now until Dec. 17, 2023. The attraction is open Saturday and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Fridays, Dec. 1-Dec. 22, the gift shop, bakery, music and fire pit are open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (no kids activities available). Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! For details about passports and booking time with Santa, visit their website.

Carjacking in Near North Riverfront, victim's vehicle recovered

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:42 GMT

NEAR NORTH RIVERFRONT, Mo. – A carjacking occurred in the Near North Riverfront vicinity, involving one victim and two suspects.On November 25 at 6:05 p.m., police responded to a carjacking. The victim stated she pulled her vehicle over to the east curb of N Broadway, and one of the suspects began knocking on her passenger window and pointing at his waistband, indicating a gun. The victim exited the vehicle, and both suspects entered her vehicle before fleeing south on N. Broadway. The victim’s vehicle was later recovered. The investigation is ongoing.

Cellphone robbery in Central West End, man targeted by multiple suspects

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:42 GMT

CENTRAL WEST END, Mo. -- A man was robbed of his cellphone near the Central West End in the 4400 block of Maryland.Around 10:30 p.m. on November 25, the victim reported that he was standing in the Maryland Avenue area when a group of four to five unknown black males, dressed entirely in black with black face masks, approached him. One of the suspects placed a black firearm at his side, and his phone was taken from his hand. The suspects fled. The investigation is ongoing.