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What is CPD's response time? Experts can't say with certainty

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:25 GMT

CHICAGO —  A new report from the City of Chicago’s Inspector General finds it's currently impossible to say with certainty how quickly police respond to 9-1-1 calls in many cases.When Evelyn O’Connor was randomly attacked along the Mag Mile last winter, she called 9-1-1 but gave up on waiting for cops to come. “We waited quite a while, maybe 20 minutes and at that time I was just like I want to get home,” she said. Previous Story: Woman sucker-punched in River North, warns of another random attack Faced with an exodus of officers in recent years, WGN Investigates has reported similar stories about slow – or no – police response.The city’s inspector general set out to evaluate police response times; but ran into a wall. The IG found nearly half of the calls to 9-1-1 for police response did not include a response back with an officer’s arrival time at the scene.“Without this basic information, we can’t assess whether City services are provided equitably...

Woman running Chicago Marathon to inspire and say thanks to organization

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:25 GMT

With the Chicago Marathon just weeks away, runners have been ramping up their mileage. Among them, a woman, running with a special purpose. The last few weeks of training to run 26 miles is rough with long runs and recently, in some pretty hot weather. For Linda Crump, this final stretch is personal as a young woman who once wanted nothing more than to run away.“I was a young mom,” Crump said. "Everyone's looking down on you because you're a teenager with a baby. You're being shunned. And you feel like you're not good enough. How are you going to reach your goals with a baby being a single and a minority too?"Christa march founded the non-profit, Teen Mother Choices 35 years ago and Crump was one of the young moms they took under their wing. More from Erin: Suburban organization’s equine therapy making a difference to many "Linda is one of these people that a soon as you meet her, you know there's something really special about her,” March said.Those first few years...

Stress tests may have value beyond the heart — and more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:25 GMT

Medical Watch for Sept 6.Stress tests may have value beyond the heart.The treadmill exercises combined with an electrocardiogram, called a stress test, is used to diagnose cardiac problems.But a new Mayo Clinic study reveals stress test abnormalities reveal more than just heart risks.In research involving more than 13,000 patients, doctors found abnormal exercise tests can be the key to diagnosing cancer. Low functional aerobic capacity on the stress test was a powerful predictor of cancer death.Cancer was the leading cause of death in 38% of people compared to just 19% who performed abnormally on the stress test who died of heart problems.Experts say based on their results, when heart problems are ruled out but patients have low performance on the stress test, their caregivers should look at other possible health issues like cancer.Beating Brain CancerA little device the size of a grain of rice may be the key to beating brain cancer.Microdevices implanted into tumors can alert doct...

Here's where sweeping heat is closing US schools

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:25 GMT

(The Hill) – Record-breaking late-summer heat is forcing multiple school districts to shut down their buildings early in the academic year.The National Weather Service said Tuesday a heat wave would "persist in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast through Thursday and linger all week in Texas and neighboring states."More than 61 million people are now living under heat advisories, causing mass disruption in school systems across the country. Michigan, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, New Jersey and Missouri have all had K-12 classes disrupted this week over the heat. Three public school systems in Western Massachusetts closed early on Wednesday and canceled classes for Thursday afternoon due to the heat. “These temperatures make teaching and learning especially difficult in the majority of our buildings that are not air conditioned. For that reason, Westfield Public Schools staff and students will be dismissed early the next two da...

Video shows inmate's escape as Pennsylvania manhunt continues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:25 GMT

(WHTM) - The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office is investigating the escape of Chester County Prison inmate Danelo Cavalcante, according to Acting Prison Warden Howard Holland.In a briefing on Wednesday, officials showed video of Cavalcante's escape — seen in the video player below — as he climbed a prison exercise yard wall to access the roof and pushed through razor wire on August 31. Video of the escape has been turned over to criminal investigators.Video: Danelo Cavalcante's escape Officials provided a timeline of Cavalcante's escape:8:33 a.m. - Cavalcante's block enters the outdoor exercise yard8:51 a.m. - Cavalcante escapes from the yard by climbing a wall, pushing through razor wire, running across a roof, scaling a fence, and pushed through more razor wire9:35 a.m. - Cavalcante's block returns from the yard9:45 a.m. - Officers notify officials of a missing inmate and a special count is held9:48 a.m. - Central control is informed Cavalcante ...

Kansas football photographer on life support after being run into

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:25 GMT

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A team photographer for Wichita Northwest's football team is on life support after she was hospitalized during a junior varsity game at Bishop Carroll on Monday.A Facebook post from the Wichita Northwest football page says Linda Gregory and her husband, Mel, have been shooting photos of the team for years. During Monday night's game, she "was ran into" and hit her head on the concrete apron of the track. She was taken to a local hospital where the post says her condition has worsened. Kentucky bus driver retires after $100K lottery win "Currently now Linda is unresponsive and a (neurosurgeon) will be speaking with Mel soon! Please Please Please think of Linda and say a prayer for her. She and Mel mean so much to their friends, my family and the Wichita Northwest High School Family!" the post reads.Another post from the football program's Facebook page says Linda is on life support, awaiting the arrival of family."I appreciate every concern and prayers. She ...

Vehicle fire causing traffic delays on I-35 in downtown Austin, city says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A vehicle fire near Interstate 35 and 12th Street in downtown Austin is causing additional traffic delays, the City of Austin Transportation and Public Works said on Twitter.Shortly after 4:45 p.m., the city agency said multiple lanes are blocked in the northbound lanes on I-35.Drivers are urged to seek alternate routes and expect traffic delays, the agency said.

Texans asked to conserve energy with possible 'tight grid conditions'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:25 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video explains the different ERCOT alert levels.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas' main electric grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, issued a conservation alert for Texans Wednesday evening due to potential "tight grid conditions," according to a press release. Understanding ERCOT’s emergency alert levels The request to conserve is from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, the release states. All government agencies, including city and county offices, are asked to reduce energy use at their facilities."Today's conservation appeal does not indicate ERCOT is experiencing emergency conditions at this time. Current forecasts are showing a potential for low reserves this evening because of continued high temperatures, high demand, low wind, and declining solar power generation into the evening hours," the release states.ERCOT has several different Energy Emergency Alert levels, or EEAs. After Normal Grid Conditions, the levels are Conservation Alert level, the...

Sneak peek at historic Summit Avenue condo — with a turret! — going up for sale Thursday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:25 GMT

Imagine, living on Summit Avenue and looking out at the view from your own personal turret.“It becomes magical during a snowfall,” says Gretchen Mitchell, the current owner of the historic condo-with-a-turret that goes up for sale on Thursday.While we might not want to imagine snow just yet, the public can tour the unit at 684 Summit Ave. in St. Paul during an open house from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday.Even for those not in the market for a $525,000 condo (with monthly HOA fees of $585 and yearly taxes estimated at $5,802), it’s a chance to step into the history of St. Paul that dates back to the 1800s.“I did some research and the architect, Hermann Kretz, also designed the Blair House on Selby and Western — where Nina’s (Coffee Cafe)  is — and the Commerce Building on Fourth Street in downtown St. Paul,” says Rob Glynn, the owner and co-founder of Vibe Realty, which is listing the property.This building that houses three condos —...

St. Paul residents asked to voluntarily conserve water as drought conditions persist

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:31:25 GMT

To address drought conditions, St. Paul residents are asked to decrease their water use by following a new watering schedule beginning Thursday.St. Paul Regional Water Services is asking its customers to follow schedules that outline odd and even watering days and time restrictions from Thursday through the end of the year.“We do not anticipate any service issues,” said SPRWS general manager Patrick Shea. “These conservation measures will help ensure we are using resources responsibly as Mississippi River flow levels continue to drop during drought conditions.”As of Aug. 29, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported that the entire state of Minnesota is “abnormally dry” and that the Twin Cities is in a severe drought, according to SPRWS. Northeastern Minnesota experienced significant precipitation this week, but the Twin Cities remain nearly 7 inches below normal for the year.If drought conditions get worse and water reduction goals aren’t meant,...