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Migrants concerned about being moved to new location

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:03:17 GMT

CHICAGO -- The migrant families say they are very thankful for the support they have received and are asking for stability -- especially for the children."We’re just asking for help; We've been through so much. We came from warfare essentially and we've gone through so much to be able to stay here. from shelter to shelter and school to school," one woman said.Several asylum seekers and their children, speaking through an interpreter this morning, plead for help to be able to stay at the High Ridge YMCA. About 40 families from Venezuela have been here for about a month, and they thought they would be able to stay. They say the kids were welcomed with open arms at neighboring schools and that a summer program was set up for them.  PHOTOS: Highland police search for flower thief Wednesday night the families were told they are being moved to Daley College. Alderman Debra Silverstein said in a statement the city is making room for individuals who are sleeping at police stations. "We a...

Jerry Seinfeld & Jim Gaffigan's tour will make Chicago stop

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:03:17 GMT

CHICAGO — Two well-known comedians are hitting the road for a limited tour - and one of those stops will be in Chicago. Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan will perform a show at the United Center on Friday, November 10 as part of a four-city tour. This is the first time that the comedians will be on tour together, which comes after they were first on screen for a segment on "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" in 2016.Presale tickets for the United Center show will be available on Wednesday, June 14 at 10 a.m. central time on Ticketmaster by using the code "ALIVE. General ticket sales for the show will start on Friday, June 16 at 10 a.m. central time.There will be three other stops on the tour as well.November 3 - San Francisco - Chase CenterNovember 4 - Inglewood, CA - Kia ForumNovember 11 - St. Louis - Enterprise CenterGaffigan, who was born in Elgin and raised in Chesterton, Indiana, has been a prolific stand-up comic and actor since the 1990s. He's also had seven of his comedy albums...

Walt Disney's Donald Duck turns 89

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:03:17 GMT

(WHTM) – Everyone's favorite short-tempered cartoon duck is celebrating his 89th birthday on Friday.Donald Duck made his very first appearance on June 9, 1934, in the short "The Wise Little Hen." But his second appearance, alongside pal Mickey Mouse in the short "Orphan's Benefit," shows him being a little more temperamental.Animator Dick Lundy was the creator behind most of Donald’s hot-headed personality, according to Britannica. But it was Clarence Nash that gave Donald his signature (and sometimes unintelligible) voice in the early years. Disney fan visits all 12 Disney theme parks in 12 days, rides over 200 attractions Donald, usually seen wearing a sailor suit with a cap and either a black or red bow tie, starred in over 128 animations throughout the 1940s, overtaking appearances by Mickey Mouse. Sometimes, he was seen alongside his girlfriend Daisy, or his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie — all of whom joined him in the late 1930s. But more often than not, he was a little more...

Nate Paul, Austin investor tied to AG Paxton, charged with 8 federal counts

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:03:17 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video is previous KXAN coverage after Nate Paul's arrest.AUSTIN (KXAN) – Embattled Austin real estate investor Nate Paul – a donor and ally to impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton – has been charged in federal court with eight counts related to making false statements and false reports to mortgage lending companies and credit unions, according to court statements Friday.Each count carries a maximum penalty of up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000 if convicted, the Department of Justice said in a press release. Gerry Morris, one of Paul’s attorneys, told KXAN that Paul denies all allegations and will be pleading not guilty. Paul was arrested and jailed in Travis County on Thursday on a federal warrant, according to news reports and a spokesperson for the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.The alleged violations happened between March 2017 and April 2018, the Department of Justice release stated. Nate Paul, Austin developer at center of K...

Data breach exposes 95,000 Minnesota student files

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:03:17 GMT

The Minnesota Department of Education says some personal information of 95,000 students was accessed as part of a data breach from a global cyber-security attack.The breach involved computer file transfer software called MOVEit that is used to encrypt and transfer data and is used by companies and government agencies. State officials learned on May 31 the software was vulnerable and had been accessed by an outside group so they moved the same day to protect the files.The state’s investigation found 24 files from the state departments of education and human services were affected. They contained data from children in foster care, the Minneapolis and Perham school districts and Hennepin Technical College.Data from about 95,000 students placed in foster care across the state were accessed including information about demographics, dates of birth and the counties where they are placed.The students affected include 124 in the Perham district who qualified for pandemic electronic ben...

Cars & Crypts show being held at Albany Rural Cemetery

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:03:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Friends of Albany Rural Cemetery will be hosting the second annual Cars & Crypts vintage car show. The event will be held at the cemetery’s Cypress Pond from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on June 10. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Last year’s inaugural show saw over fifty different classic cars. Attendees will be able to vote for their favorite vehicles in various categories, as well as having the opportunity to see inside some of the cemetery’s historic vaults. The event will offer food trucks, ice cream, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, and raffled off gift baskets from area businesses, including Bella Napoli Italian Bakery, Texas Road House, Nothing Bundt Cake, and Trader Joe’s. Admission to the show is free, with guided tours being run every half hour from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $10 per person. Renaissance Festival returns to Indian Ladder Farms Albany Rural Cemetery is located at 3 Cemeter...

Vehicles and more on auction in Adirondacks

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:03:17 GMT

RAY BROOK, N.Y. (NEWS10) - New York State is set to auction off various surplus items at two locations in the Adirondacks this month. Vehicles, highway equipment and other items will be up for auction. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The first auction will be held on Tuesday, June 13, starting at 9:30 a.m. at New York State Police Troop B, 1097 State Route 86 in Ray Brook. Next, a second will be held on Wednesday, June 14, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Department of Environmental Conservation office at 87 Fish Hatchery Road in Saranac Lake.New York auctions off items, vehicles, and property annually, with many postings available online. Inquiries about specific items at the Ray Brook and Saranac Lake auctions can be brought to [email protected], or (518) 457-6335.

I-70 pursuit leads deputies to cocaine, gun and cash; St. Louis man charged

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:03:17 GMT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Louis man is behind bars after a highway pursuit led Missouri deputies to cocaine, cash and a gun earlier this week. Prosecutors have charged Demetrick Taylor, 42, with six felonies and multiple misdemeanors in connection with the pursuit and recovered items. St. Louis County town tows cars from driveways with expired tags The situation unfolded around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday on Interstate 70 in Montgomery County. While on the side of the highway, police approached a driver who provided a false identity. The driver was later determined to be Taylor, who took off westbound on I-70 as deputies attempted to retrieve information. Deputies followed Taylor on I-70 for several miles. At one point he took an exit that allowed him to turn around and head in the opposite direction of I-70. Eventually, authorities boxed in Taylor around Exit 183 in Jonesburg, Missouri. After he stopped, Taylor was taken into custody without incident. Close ...

Aldermen approve plan for new shuttles at Lambert Airport

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:03:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Board of Aldermen has approved a plan that could lead to new shuttles at Lambert Airport. President Megan Green signed Board Bill 11 on Friday, and the legislation now heads to Mayor Tishaura Jones' office for review. St. Louis County town tows cars from driveways with expired tags The bill enables around $110 million in projects and investments toward Lambert Airport. Among them, includes the "purchase of five electric shuttles" in the 2023 fiscal year, according to the bill. In addition to the shuttles, the bill calls for "other necessary and related work or services for the development, implementation, administration, management, or monitoring" of airport projects. The bill would amend an ordinance first approved in 2001 and last updated in 2006 pertaining to airport projects. The ordinance previously stated the total costs for the projects, not including the proposed shuttles, would be around $105 million. Close Thanks for ...

Car catches fire after police chase on I-70 in Lake St. Louis

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:03:17 GMT

LAKE ST. LOUIS -- A police chase caused stopped traffic on I-70 WB past Lake Saint Louis Blvd. The car that was chased was on fire blocking the left lane. One person is in custody.A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop the vehicle for speeding in traffic on I-70 near highway K. The vehicle failed to stop, and the trooper followed the vehicle. During the car chase the vehicle caught fire for an unknown reason. The vehicle slowed and stopped in the road and the driver got out. The driver was arrested without further incident. Firefighters were dispatched to put the fire out and I-70 was cleared. Bommarito Automotive Skyfox was on the scene. They were giving viewers exclusive aerial views of 70 WB past Lake Saint Charles Blvd. All lanes are back open on I-70 in Saint Charles County after the car fire near Lake Saint Louis Blvd.