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Federal government to conduct nationwide emergency alert test Wednesday via mobile phones, cable TV

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — “THIS IS A TEST:” If you have a cell phone or are watching television Wednesday that message will flash across your screen as the federal government tests its emergency alert system used to tell people about emergencies.The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System sends out messages via the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. The Emergency Alert System is a national public warning system that’s designed to allow the president to speak to the American people within ten minutes during a national emergency via specific outlets such as radio and television. And Wireless Emergency Alerts are short messages — 360 characters or less — that go to mobile phones to alert their owner to important information.While these types of alerts are frequently used in targeted areas to alert people in the area to thing like tornadoes, Wednesday’s test is being done across the country.The test is slated to start at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday. ...

CTA bus supervisor shot on Chicago's Southwest Side

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

CHICAGO — A CTA bus supervisor was shot Tuesday afternoon on the city's Southwest Side, the agency confirms to WGN News. SkyCam9 flew above the scene at W. 47th St. and A. Archer Ave. in Archer Heights following reports of a shooting that prompted a heavy police presence. According to police, the 55-year-old CTA employee was standing outside when someone from an unknown vehicle began firing shots toward the victim and others. A CCL holder who witnessed the shooting opened fire toward the fleeing car, police added. Chicago Fire paramedics transported the victim, who suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh, to Mt. Sinai Hospital in stable condition. Suspect sought in CTA Red Line armed robbery, police say WGN contacted CTA for additional information about the shooting. In response, a CTA spokesperson told WGN News, "According to preliminary information, there was a reported disturbance at the intersection of Archer & 47th following an earlier accident involving a CTA bus." Read...

Residents discuss plans for migrant shelter at Amundsen Park during community meeting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

CHICAGO — Another new migrant shelter is in the works at Amundsen Park in the city's Galewood neighborhood.A plan by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson would convert the field house into a shelter, which would house 200 people for at least six months. The facility would be the city’s 22nd migrant shelter. Ald. Lopez announces 4th District bid for Congress Alderman Chris Taliaferro, the chair of the City Council’s Police and Fire Committee, warned that the recent increase in shelters is increasing tensions between the city's Black and Latino Communities.“We can’t argue in one sentence, ‘Let’s provide opportunities for youth to get them to stop coming downtown’ and then take those opportunities away from the youth,” Taliaferro said in a statement released on Monday. “We can’t take these resources, especially in our underserved communities. This goes against everything that we’re trying to do to reduce violence.” October concert calendar: 10 of the best Chicago shows To accommodate the ...

Teen girl missing from Southwest Side since May 2022

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

CHICAGO — Police are looking for help as officers search for a teen girl missing from the city's Southwest Side since May of 2022. Chicago police say 15-year-old Adelia Claudia was last seen on May 23, 2022, in the 3300 block of West 51st Street in Gage Park.According to police, Claudia is known to frequent areas near the 5100 block of South Whipple Street and the 2200 block of South Albany Avenue in South Lawndale. Ald. Lopez announces 4th District bid for Congress Police say Claudia, who has black hair and brown eyes, was last seen wearing a blue shirt with blue jeans and white gym shoes. Claudia stands 5 feet tall and weighs around 90 pounds. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 15-year-old Adelia Claudia is asked to call the CPD Area One Detective's SVU office at 312-747-8380.Tips for police can also be filed at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.

Jed Hoyer on 2023 Cubs' season: 'We just didn't finish the race'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

CHICAGO — Despite a September to forget, the 2023 season may have exceeded a number of expectations for fans and pundits, with some classfying it as a success.You cannot count Jed Hoyer in that category."I guess I'll start by saying no," said the Cubs president when he began his season-ending news conference referencing the fact that so many in the organization have been asked it if this past season was a success.An 83-79 record was probably above what some might have expected out of a group that came into the 2023 season with many questions to answer. They had an encouraging start, bottomed out at ten games under .500 on June 8 and were still seven games under on July 17. Yet they rallied enough to prevent a selloff at the trade deadline, went 18-9 in August, and were in position to get a Wild Card until the final week. Yet a 7-14 finish left them on the outside of the postseason looking in, producing a bitter ending to what could be looked at as an encouraging campaign. "We went f...

Suspect sought in CTA Red Line armed robbery, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago police are seeking the public's help identifying a male suspect who the department says robbed a CTA commuter at gunpoint. According to police, the armed robbery occurred around 8 a.m. Monday at the Monroe Street Red Line station. Police said the male suspect approached the victim and asked if he could use their cell phone. When the victim said no, police said the male suspect displayed a gun, threatened the victim, took the cell phone and fled the scene. No injuries were reported. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines Anyone with information is asked to contact police or leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.

Man accused of shooting Taco Bell worker over his change: North Carolina police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

CHARLOTTE (WJZY) — A man has been charged after he allegedly shot a Taco Bell employee in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the change he received, police say. Doll Andrew McLendon, 67, has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury and discharging a weapon into occupied property, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.Doll Andrew McLendon via Mecklenburg County Jail Shortly before 9:30 p.m. Saturday, officers received a report of an assault with a deadly weapon with injury at a Taco Bell on Albemarle Road in east Charlotte.When CMPD officers arrived, they reportedly found an employee suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses said that after McLendon ordered food in the drive-thru, he became aggressive because he believed he was given an incorrect amount of change. CMPD said McLendon left the drive-thru, went inside, took out a firearm, and began shooting from outside the restaurant. McLendon ...

RECALL: Air fryers sold on Amazon may catch fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

(WHTM) — Several thousand Spectra-brand air fryers are being recalled over concerns of fire and burn hazards. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission reports about 6,400 Spectra air fryers are impacted by the recall after reports of the items overheating.The recalled Secura air fryers feature: model number SAF-53D (TXG-DT16E) with date code 1901 and model number SAF-53 (TXG-DS16) with date codes 1903 and 1904.  Nearly 273K Ram trucks recalled over rear view camera image issue The recalled air fryers are black with silver accents and "Secura" is printed on the top of each unit. The model number and date code are also printed on a silver label at the bottom of the air fryer. The air fryers are about 12 inches high, 11 inches deep, and 12 inches wide.Recalled Secura air fryer SAF-53D (TXG-DT16E) (Photo: United States Consumer Product Safety Commission)Recalled Secura air fryer SAF-53 (TXG-DS16) (Photo: United States Consumer Product Safety Commission)If you have one...

Rep. Bowman being investigated after pulling fire alarm

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — New York Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman is under investigation after he pulled a fire alarm ahead of a consequential vote to fund the government.Three days later, House Republicans say they have no intention of sweeping matters under the rug."This has to be addressed directly," said Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis.Bowman insists he pulled the alarm by mistake.In a statement, he said he was rushing to get to the vote and activated the alarm while trying to open a locked exit door. The door is typically open during weekdays.But Republicans aren't buying it."Nowhere does it say, 'Pull the fire alarm to open the door,'" Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., said."This is someone who was a school principal," said Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y. "He knows very well what a fire alarm is.""If you surveyed 100 New Yorkers, zero would believe his story," Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., said.Some lawmakers have compared Bowman's alleged delay tactic to the crimes of the Jan. 6 riot...

Police need help solving 'road rage homicide' in north Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police are asking for the community's help to find the person who shot and killed a woman in north Austin after what they describe as a "road rage homicide" this past weekend.Homicide Det. Israel Piña told reporters Tuesday afternoon that the victim's name is Teressa Gandy Ferguson, 46. He said police believe she died from a gunshot wound after getting into a minor crash with someone. This happened at about 6 p.m. Saturday near exit 240 on North Interstate 35, which is the area between Rundberg Lane and Anderson Lane. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2023? Police said Ferguson called a friend after the crash and told that person she apparently pulled over to exchange information with the other driver involved. However, the call ended unexpectedly. Shortly thereafter, police said 911 received an automated call from Apple reporting a collision involving Ferguson's vehicle, which led to officers responding. Officers said they found Ferguson unresponsive...