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Hawthorn Woods, Aqua Illinois hold meeting on boil water advisory from over 4th of July

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:14:55 GMT

HAWTHORN WOODS, Ill. — Village of Hawthorn Woods and Aqua Illinois officials gathered Monday evening to recap what went wrong earlier this month, when a boil advisory left many Lake County residents without safe drinking water for days.The special village board meeting — convened at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods — was a chance for residents from impacted areas to speak out on the boil water advisory that left community members without water for nearly six days straight through the Fourth of July holiday."So, we can all hear together what happened," said Dominick DiMaggio, mayor of Hawthorn Woods, on the purpose of the meeting. "Why the break in the main took so long to find, where the leak was discovered, and how [Aqua Illinois] can provide assurances for the future.”Earlier this month, residents told WGN their confidence in the water utility company was waning — and Sunday — questions put forward encompassed a variety of topics, ranging from maintenance to future im...

Man shot during attempted carjacking in Bucktown

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:14:55 GMT

CHICAGO -- A 46-year-old man was shot after refusing to give up his truck during a carjacking Monday night.According to the Chicago Police Department, a 46-year-old man was sitting in his parked pickup truck on the 2000 block of North Hoyne Ave in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood when two male suspects approached on foot and demanded his vehicle around 8:30 p.m. on Monday. Nearly 40 teens charged after reckless gathering in South Loop: CPD One of the suspects then fired into the truck when the victim refused to give up his truck. The 46-year-old man was shot in the left leg and later transported to a local hospital in good condition.The suspects fled in a silver SUV and are not in custody.The investigation is ongoing.

Stream Realty starts planning for hotel, residential tower on 6th Street

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:14:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An ordinance went into effect Monday that allows Stream Realty — which owns dozens of properties on Sixth Street — to build up to 140 feet high between Neches and Sabine streets. Previously, developers could not build higher than 45 feet on the historic strip.Stream is now working on plans to build a 150-to-160-room hotel and a 10-floor residential tower in the area, according to the Austin Business Journal, a KXAN media partner. "On Sixth Street, there's not a lot going on during the day," Richard Suttle, Stream's attorney for the project, said. "The goal is to bring back restaurants, music venues, office buildings, hotels. Places people want to go during the day. Because as everybody knows, activity tends to discourage bad behavior."Marc Roppolo, who opened Roppolo's Pizzeria on Sixth Street in 1990, said he's seen some safety improvements downtown, "but there's still a lot of work to do."He said he wants to see Sixth Street "the way it used to be.""Very safe... a...

No injuries after alleged HAZMAT situation in Albany

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:14:55 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An investigation is underway after HAZMAT crews were called to check out the scene at the Board of Elections office in Albany. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Officials responded to a call for a suspicious package just after 4:30 p.m. Monday on North Pearl Street. When paramedics arrived on scene, they found a letter inside a box. Several employees were evaluated for health concerns, but no one was sent to the hospital. Crews did not find any evidence of chemical contamination. The investigation into where the letter came from is ongoing.

Jennings will tow cars from driveways without warrants – sometimes

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:14:55 GMT

JENNINGS, Mo. - It appears the city of Jennings will continue to tow cars from private property without a search warrant, but there may be instances where a judge will weigh in prior to the tow.City Attorney Sam Alton agreed to discuss the towing of vehicles from private property. He calls it a difficult situation.Alton said as complaints are filed about vehicles, the city inspector investigates to determine if there's a public safety hazard."The inspector's next move would be to issue some type of notice or a warning," Alton said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Alton said if there's an immediate risk, a warning notice is sent but the city typically does not get an administrative search warrant from the municipal judge to tow a vehicle fr...

St. Charles County Council tabled vote on tall tree subdivision proposal

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:14:55 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - The St. Charles County Council pushed back voting on the Tall Tree subdivision proposal on Monday. Hundreds of residents showed up at the St. Charles Family Arena to push back against the proposal."This high-density housing is just going to ruin Fox Haven and several other subdivision's home values," said Tom Regan.The current Tall Tree proposal calls for 452 homes on 298 acres of land. Hundreds of residents let their elected officials know the current proposal is something they don't want."It's going to overcrowd the roads, overcrowd the schools, eventually raise the taxes," Regan said. "It will lower the property values. Houses that close together. It will set a precedence for down Highway D." Pee-wee Herman star Paul Reubens dies at age 70 after cancer fight Council members let their constituents know their voices were being heard during Monday's meeting, when the council was originally scheduled to vote on the subdivision."We feel it was a very successful me...

Many gather to see the corpse flower at Missouri Botanical Garden

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:14:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS - From far and wide, young and old, with lines stretching out the door. Cameras are ready to grab the perfect picture, all looking for a closeup of a smelly flower."As we've been talking that plants been doing things,” said Emily Colletti, a horticulturist with the Missouri Botanical Garden. "They kind of pass gas."The plant's notoriety brings in guests for the sights and those just there for the smell."Right now, you can see the flies flying around, so there must be some kind of scent,” Colletti said.The corpse flower known as Octavia bloomed Sunday at 10:30 p.m. to a crowd of guests releasing its silent but deadly smell."Because they are endangered, because it doesn't happen very often, Because they're just very unique in themselves and very big. That's why they come to see it,” Colletti said. Pee-wee Herman star Paul Reubens dies at age 70 after cancer fight The plant blooms only once every one to two years keeping its burnt sunrise bloom for about 24 hours....

Federal officials gather in East St. Louis to welcome huge investment in MetroLink

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:14:55 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - At the Emerson Park Station on Monday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke aside Senator Dick Durbin and Congresswoman Cori Bush to announce $28 million allocated to improving public transit, with $196.3 million also going directly to Metro improvements, including a whole new set of rail vehicles.Buttigieg received a warm welcome Monday evening at a MetroLink station in East St. Louis, and the system's 30th anniversary was not the only thing federal and local officials reflected on."This very week just last year, St Louis got two months of rain in just six hours," said Congresswoman Cori Bush.There is a concern that severe weather events, such as flooding, could cause significant damage to the infrastructure in the region, including the MetroLink. Officials are worried that these occurrences may become more frequent and severe in the future."These once-in-a-millennium or once-in-a-lifetime events are happening more and more often," Buttigieg sai...

One dead in north Denver crash involving vehicle and pedestrian

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:14:55 GMT

One person has died Monday night in a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in north Denver, according to police.At 9:20 p.m., Denver police tweeted that the fatal crash occurred in the area of 45th Avenue and Pearl Street. One person was “pronounced deceased on the scene.”TRAFFIC: #Denver officers are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorist and a pedestrian in the area of 45th/Pearl. One person has been pronounced deceased on scene. Expect delays in the area. Alternate routes advised. pic.twitter.com/xnqhofzpsR— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 1, 2023Police said delays are to be expected in the area and advise motorists to take alternative routes.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Hollywood Remembers Pee-wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:14:55 GMT

Paul Reubens, best known for his portrayal and creation of Pee-wee Herman, reportedly died Sunday at the age of 70.The announcement was made Monday through Reubens’ Facebook page, noting a longtime battle with cancer.“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness,” the post said. “Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”Paul Reubens on the January 15, 2010 cover of L.A. Weekly. (Photo by Kevin Scanlon for L.A. Weekly)Reubens had been battling cancer for six years, according to the post, which included a prepared message from the actor, apologizing for...