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Chicago mayoral candidates meet for Saturday forum

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:08 GMT

CHICAGO — A coalition of African American leaders organized a forum Saturday with less than three weeks until the runoff election in Chicago.Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas both used the forum to lay out their vision of how they would lead if they became the next mayor of Chicago. Endorsements continue to Chicago’s mayoral election "This is a battle of politics of old that have left Black communities behind versus a better, stronger pathway forward," Johnson said.Vallas said it is a battle to make sure every community in the city is safe and secure. The forum was held inside the Kenwood Academy. Both candidates were asked a variety of questions, including whether Johnson, who is endorsed by the Chicago Teachers Union, disagrees with the union on any key issues. "There might be a point within negotiations that the CTU quest and fight for more resources, we may not be able to do it," Johnson said. "So who better to deliver bad news to friends than a friend?"Vallas was asked the same...

Some drop to freezing by Sunday morning

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Spotty sprinkles and light raindrops will continue to wrap up for the few southern counties in the KXAN viewing area that did pick up measurable rainfall today.Some areas may have even seen snow Saturday morning. If you did, let us know at [email protected] points if you have pictures! For the majority of us...the temperatures were just too warm for snow with 40s and low 50s most of the day. NEW BLOG: April showers: Here's the outlook for Central Texas Tonight will be mostly to partly cloudy. As the clouds try to part we'll see temperatures drop into the 30s for most everyone by the time you start your Sunday. A few spots in the Hill Country could drop to near freezing so it would be worth it to protect your plants tonight for those of you near and west of 281.Forecast low temperatures Sunday morningSunday we expect a mostly cloudy morning followed by breaks of sun developing for the afternoon. That sun should allow temperatures to push into the upper 50s...

Nonprofit hosts event to expose health disparities affecting Black people

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) –  Volunteers from an Austin nonprofit hosted an event Saturday at the Montopolis Recreation Center to help raise awareness of health disparities affecting African Americans in their community. Black Americans are much more likely than any other race to have kidney failure. For every three people living with kidney failure in the United States, one is African American, according to the American Kidney Fund. Further, Black people have higher rates of illness and death compared to White people. Black individuals are more likely to report being in poor health, die of cancer and experience barriers when accessing health care, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.“Our goal was to have a Black family expo to expose some of the health disparities and things that we can do about them to make a difference,” said Dr. Dominique Isaac Williams, who was there working with the Links Incorporated – a large nationwide organization of Black women. Saturday, voluntee...

New Yorker cartoonist’s graphic memoir is St. Croix Valley Big Read for 2023

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:08 GMT

New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast’s award-winning graphic memoir “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” is this year’s NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley.(Courtesy of ArtReach St. Croix)The purpose of the program, run by Art Reach St. Croix in Stillwater, is to “have as many people as possible finding connection through reading a common book,” said ArtReach executive director Heather Rutledge.A month of events centered around themes in the book kicks off with “NEA Big Read Kick-off and Exhibition Opening” from 6-8 p.m. March 30 at ArtReach St. Croix in Stillwater. The free event features two concurrent exhibitions in the gallery space: “Roz Chast: Upper West Side Meets Upper Midwest” and “Art on Caregiving, Aging, Death and Dying.”At 2 p.m. April 2, Minnesota Public Radio’s Cathy Wurzer will present “End in Mind’s Art of Difficult Conversations” at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater. The event will feature improv artist Tane Danger, audience participation and the launch o...

Looking at both offside calls that cost Wild in loss to Bruins

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:08 GMT

It’s not so much that the Wild were making excuses for themselves after a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday afternoon at Xcel Energy Center. They were simply being realistic.The fact is, had a couple of officials’ calls gone the other way, the whole game might have been different.It started with Matt Dumba scoring a goal early in the game that would have put the Wild up 2-0 only to have the officials rule that Connor Dewar had been offside. It continued with Matt Boldy scoring a goal midway through the game that would have tied the score 2-2 only to have the officials rule that he himself was offside.“They were both offsides,” coach Dean Evason said. “There’s nothing to complain about.”As much as that might be true, the Wild were clearly frustrated with how things played out.“It’s the way it goes sometimes,” Marcus Johansson said. “The first one I think was obvious when we looked at it. The second one was really close, so...

Bruins snap Wild’s franchise-best point streak with 5-2 win

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:08 GMT

On paper, the Wild were always going to struggle in this particular game against the Boston Bruins.In a matchup with the NHL’s best team, the Wild were without their best player (Kirill Kaprizov), arguably their best defenseman (Jonas Brodin), a top pair defenseman (Jake Middleton), their alternate captain (Marcus Foligno), and a gritty glue guy (Brandon Duhaime).In the end, that proved too much to overcome as the Wild suffered a 5-2 loss to the Bruins on Saturday afternoon at Xcel Energy Center. That snapped their franchise-best point streak at 14 games.No doubt the most frustrating part of the game was that the Wild probably felt they deserved a better fate. Not only did they battle tooth and nail for 60 minutes, they had a pair of goals wiped off the board on offside calls. That overshadowed an otherwise impressive effort given the circumstances.“Obviously, they’ve been the best team in the league the whole season,” Marcus Johansson said. “We proved ...

Rapids Notebook: Darren Yapi, Diego Rubio called up for international duty; Keegan Rosenberry stresses organization ahead of Loons game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:08 GMT

There will be a trio of Colorado Rapids players released to their countries following Saturday’s game against Minnesota United.On Friday, Darren Yapi received a call-up to the United States Men’s National Team Under-20 roster for the team’s training camp in Marbella, Spain from March 18-28. It’s the team’s final camp before the roster is announced for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, which is slated from late May into June and wil be held in Indonesia.“That’s a group that I’ve always wanted to be with,” Yapi told the Rapids on Friday. “It’s a very, very talented group. You see a lot of great names and high-ceiling players and to be a part of that group made me very happy but I know what work needs to be done and that’s what I’m trying to do.”The 18-year-old Green Valley Ranch native has started the first three games for Colorado this season and has created a slew of chances despite not finding the back o...

DUI suspect arrested after standoff, pursuit in Riverside County

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:08 GMT

A suspected DUI driver was slow to surrender following a high-speed pursuit that ended with a successful PIT maneuver in Riverside County Friday night.The driver was initially wanted for driving under the influence and felony evading, according to the Ontario Police Department.He was seen hitting speeds over 100 miles per hour on the 60 Freeway in Ontario, weaving dangerously and erratically through traffic around 10:30 p.m.Suspect being pit maneuvered by Ontario Police during a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect standing off with Ontario Police after a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect standing off with Ontario Police after a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect standing off with Ontario Police after a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect standing off with Ontario Police after a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Suspect standing off with Ontario Police after a high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2023. (KTLA)Susp...

1 hospitalized in Orange County mall shooting

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:08 GMT

One person was injured after shots rang out amid a busy Friday night at The Outlets at Orange mall.Orange Police received reports of shots fired at the mall just before 9 p.m. When police arrived, they found a male victim with a gunshot wound.Patrol cars were seen surrounding a Dave & Buster’s restaurant at one of the mall’s entrances. Police investigating a shooting that left one injured at The Outlets at Orange on March 17, 2023. (KTLA) 1 hospitalized after shooting at a Redondo Beach mall Witnesses reportedly saw a group of young men who appeared to know each other, involved in an altercation.During the confrontation, the victim was shot in the leg by a male suspect, police said. Before officers arrived, the suspect fled the scene.The suspect is described as a Hispanic male who was last seen wearing gray sweatpants and a black long-sleeve shirt.A news photographer witnessed at least one person being taken into custody on Friday night.The victim was transported to a local ho...

Stanford’s Cameron Brink returns to practice ahead of NCAA Tournament second round game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:46:08 GMT

STANFORD — When Stanford is at full strength, it’s hard to find any team in the country that’s as tall and long as the Cardinal.But it sure would help to have their All-American post player ready for what should be a tough battle for rebounds on Sunday.Thankfully for the No. 1 seed Cardinal, Cameron Brink was able to practice on Saturday after she missed Friday’s game with a non-COVID related illness.Brink, who posted on Instagram that she had an IV put in her arm, said she’s ready for Sunday’s 6:30 p.m. second round NCAA Tournament game against the No. 8 seed Ole Miss.“It was just a stomach bug, and just dealing with that,” Brink said. “As long as I’m ready to play tomorrow, that’s all that matters.”Stanford was able to do just fine without Brink in its first round game, blasting No. 16 seed Sacred Heart. But coach Tara VanDerveer admitted that “it is really different not having Cam out there” afterwards and would welcome her return to the lineup.“We need Cam,” VanDerveer said. “We...