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Mother of 2 killed in Leslieville remembered by friends, community as a ‘shining light’

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:59:10 GMT

A woman who was running a simple errand before she was struck by a stray bullet and killed is being remembered as a “kind soul” and a “shining light” by friends and members of the Leslieville community.Karolina Huebner-Makurat – also known as Caroline to her friends – was walking in the area of Queen Street East and Carlaw Avenue to pick up lunch when gunshots rang out just before 12:30 p.m. Friday. A stray bullet struck the 44-year-old wife and mother of two, who was taken by ambulance to a nearby trauma centre where she was later pronounced dead. A GoFundMe page which has been set up by her friends says the family is “heartbroken by this senseless passing.”“She was a shining light in the lives of her two beautiful daughters, aged 7 and 4. The sudden loss of their beloved mother has left these innocent young souls grappling with unimaginable grief and uncertainty about their future,” reads the campaign post. “Carolin...

Accused Philadelphia shooter may have begun his spree nearly two days earlier than police thought

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:59:10 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia authorities investigating a Fourth of July holiday shooting spree that left five people dead now say the gunman killed one of the victims almost two full days before the mass shooting. Kimbrady Carriker, 40, was arraigned Wednesday morning on five counts of murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons counts of possession without a license and carrying firearms in public, prosecutors said. While authorities initially believed Carriker killed Joseph Wamah Jr., 31, in a home as part of a quickly orchestrated series of shootings, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Sunday that an error prevented police from discovering Wamah’s body right away. ‘”It has been determined through information received through a source and corroborated by the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office and additional evidence; that homicide victim Joseph Wamah, Jr. was killed by suspect Kimbrady Carriker approximately 44 hours before the mass ...

Toronto police confirm fully licensed bar within headquarters shutting down

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:59:10 GMT

A fully licensed bar within the headquarters of the Toronto Police Service is closing down. A police spokesperson confirms in a statement to CityNews that the police chief’s office, in consultation with the Executive Officer Lounge Committee, informed senior officers in May that the bar’s ACGO license would not be renewed. “The licence was used infrequently, and largely for formal functions, like retirements or when hosting dignitaries,” read the statement. “Moving forward, the Service will apply for a Special Occasions Permit from the AGCO should we decide to host an event where alcohol may be served.”The bar inside the building at 40 College Street has reportedly been open since 1989.

Newly restored Logan Square mural honors memory of firefighters who died in the line of duty

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:59:10 GMT

CHICAGO — The newly restored mural in Logan Square honors three firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while battling an arson fire back in 1985. Now, their loved ones hope it serves as a reminder of the bravery of all firefighters.Captain Daniel Nockels and firefighters Michael Talley and Michael Forchione are the three firefighters depicted in the mural. Members of truck 58, they were called to the scene of a Milwaukee Avenue arson fire on Feb. 1, 1985, that would ultimately claim the lives of three brothers, friends and dedicated colleagues to their craft."38 years, five months, eight days. For those of us who survived the tragedy of that frigid cold night, this space in time is tough to comprehend," said Paul Nockels, son of Daniel Nockels. "The sorrow we feel never wanes. I miss my father everyday."Artist Damon Reed was commissioned from a poll of six applicants with the help of an advisory panel and Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa to complete the task. National Wrestling ...

First Andersonville Vintage Market of summer kicks off

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:59:10 GMT

CHICAGO — Andersonville hosted its first Vintage market of the summer, giving an opportunity to support small businesses and showcase the community. Business owner Emma Lewis said the Andersonville Vintage Market helped launch her own business."I'm actually a toddler mom and an art historian and I started out selling antiques on Instagram during the Pandemic," Lewis said.She shared her business has grown from selling antique prints to selling a whole line of art deco inspired stationary. The market started in 2021 and is back on Catalpa between Clark Street and Ashland Avenue with more than 40 vendors. Smart Agriculture Equity Expo aims to educate Chicago youth on urban farming "For us, vintage is fun, we have a really good time with these sorts of markets," Claire Wein, with the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce said.Wein says there is something there for everyone, and everyone comes together to support each other. "This is a neighborhood so focused on small businesses, local bus...

Art fans flock to Southport Art Fest

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:59:10 GMT

CHICAGO — Art fans from all over the Midwest flocked to the Southport Art Fest Sunday. SATURDAY: 6 injured after 2 shootings in Rogers Park overnight WGN's Judy Wang travels to the festival and details the history behind the event, some of the artists who's work was on display, and why it was such a success.

Champagne bottles cause problems at Wimbledon

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:59:10 GMT

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Where and when to pop your Champagne is such a Wimbledon problem.Someone got the timing wrong Sunday at the oldest Grand Slam tournament, where the bubbly helps wash down the strawberries and cream.“Ladies and gentlemen, please, if you are opening a bottle of Champagne don’t do it as the player is about to serve. Thank you,” Australian umpire John Blom announced just after the start of a match on No. 3 Court.Anastasia Potapova smiled and nodded in approval. The 22nd-seeded player was serving to start her third-round match against teenager Mirra Andreeva. When she tossed the ball in the air a cork popped and she sent the serve long. She then lost the point on her second serve, and the umpire's warning followed.Lanson Champagne is available on the grounds of the All England Club by the glass, half-bottle and bottle. “Le White Label Sec” goes for 95.10 pounds ($122) for a bottle.“Usually, actually, we buy it here, but it’s quite nice that you ca...

Former priest sentenced for drugging, molesting 17 men

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:59:10 GMT

METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — A former Louisiana priest pleaded guilty to drugging and molesting 17 men he picked up in New Orleans' touristy French Quarter. Stephen Sauer, 61, will serve 25 years in prison in connection to multiple sexual assault charges starting in 2019. He targeted people in the French Quarter who appeared drunk, lost or in need of help, according to Jefferson Parish District Attorney Paul D. Connick Jr. Many of the victims were visiting from out of state. In some cases, he would drug victims men by putting different narcotics in their drinks and used an eyedropper to feed them the sleep-inducing substances after they passed out before bringing them back to his home.Court documents revealed that back in June 2021, an investigation began on Saucer after he sent a computer hard drive to an electronics repair company in New York. A data recovery technician found hundreds of images suggesting sexual assault. New York law enforcement officials determined the images were take...

Sorry, no real heat relief in sight

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:59:10 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Sunday's temperatures were the third warmest of the year with a high of 104º at Austin's Camp Mabry making for our 18th triple digit day of the year.It'll be a warm night with lows only dropping to 79º by Monday morning, which would tie the record warm low for the date most recently set in 2020.Monday will be mostly sunny with similar high temperatures as we had on Sunday, if not slightly hotter.Monday afternoon highsA Heat Advisory continues for most of Central Texas through Monday evening with the expectation that will likely be extended later in the week. Maximum heat index values this afternoon will climb up to 106° to 112°. Heat Advisory for some of Central Texas starting early this afternoonHigh pressure will maintain a hold on the weather pattern all week even as it re-centers itself over the southwest by next weekend. Relief? Not much in sight, but some additional clouds on Tuesday may drop temperatures closer to 102º rather than the 103º-104º highs that we ...

Saints set season high in runs in 20-4 blowout of Cubs

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:59:10 GMT

All nine St. Paul Saints batters registered a hit, Andrew Stevenson had a career-high six RBIs and Kyle Garlick drove in five scores as the Saints set a season high in runs during a 20-4 blowout victory over the Iowa Cubs Sunday afternoon in Des Moines, Iowa.The Saints (9-3 second half) scored 16 unanswered runs after Yonathan Perlaza hit a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning, tying the game after the Saints took an early 1-0 lead on Stevenson’s 400-foot solo blast in the top of the frame.Trevor Larnach, Gilberto Celestino and Anthony Prato were all walked consecutively to start the second inning. Tony Wolters was then walked as the Saints went up 2-1. Then, with one out, Stevenson was walked. With two outs, Matt Wallner was walked.Then Garlick hit a two-run single as the Saints opened up a 6-1 lead.The Saints scored eight in the fourth, including a three-RBI double from Prato and a two-run single from Stevenson.By the end of the sixth, the Saints were up 17-1.The ...