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O'Neill Burke latest to throw hat into race to replace Kim Foxx

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — With Kim Foxx not seeking another term as Cook County State's Attorney, the Democratic primary to replace her is beginning to take shape, with the latest person entering the race being a former appellate court justice.Eileen O'Neill Burke, a former assistant state's attorney, is running on a platform focused on safety and justice, while also proposing an increase to staffing in Cook County's felony prosecution unit."I think every community throughout the entire county is concerned about safety and justice," O'Neill Burke said. "And I don’t think it’s a choice between one or the other. I think we can do both, and I think we can do both with the right leadership." City council members propose plan to eliminate sub-minimum wage for tipped workers Another addendum on O'Neill Burke's list, should she be elected, is an overhaul on prosecutor training."I want to use an education, ethics and training unit that’s staffed by retired judges," O'Neill Burke said. "I want t...

Skilling: Hot, humid temps to finish out week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

Heat and humidity continue to build toward the Chicago area. Lake breezes and moderate humidity levels, which spared us the most intense heat today—which had been expected--- will give way to hotter, more humid weather Wednesday, Thursday and Friday---though lake breezes will temp the hit on area beaches and in lakeshore areas—AND T-STORM OUTFLOWS will have to be monitored.The area is outlooked for some potential severe t-storms Wed into Wed evening. Storm defeating capping is to take hold Thursday likely sparing Chicago storms then. Models continue to advertise a humid, energy rich environment Wednesday.  But storm coverage isn't as widespread on current and overnight model runs. THAT DOESN'T MEAN THERE WON'T BE STORMS---just that rain-free periods may allow temps to heat more than they might have otherwise.Heat indices, which marry temps with anticipated humidity's surge and offer guidance on the "apparent temp" in an attempt to offer guidance on what the air mass m...

Sea lion recorded in California likely wasn't targeting tourists, expert says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

SAN DIEGO (KSWB) - Beachgoers were startled by a sea lion that appeared to charge them at La Jolla Cove in San Diego Sunday evening, but one expert says the humans may not have been the intended target. The incident happened as summer crowds, mostly tourists, overwhelmed the tiny, protected beach — one of the most iconic in California — trying to get up-close photos with the beautiful sea mammals and newly weaned pups. But it's risky to do so.“I feel like people should educate themselves a little bit about the marine life here — what to do, what not to do, respect the sea lions, don't touch them, don't get in their space," Japhet Perez Estrada, a La Jolla native and business owner, said to Nexstar's KSWB on Monday. He swims the cove every day and captured video of the incident as he was getting out of the water.“I looked to my left and I see a big sea lion just come out of the water and start charging and that's when it turns to chaos," Perez Estrada said. "Everyone w...

VIDEO: Damaged plane removed from Georgetown duplex after weekend crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The single-engine plane that crashed into a Georgetown duplex Sunday, causing injuries to three people on board, was removed from the roof of the home Tuesday. Air traffic audio: Other pilot helped search for missing plane after ‘engine failure’ KXAN captured video Tuesday of a crew working to load and tow away the damaged plane. The home was unoccupied at the time of the crash.The Georgetown Fire Department said the plane crashed into the roof just before noon Sunday in the 500 block of North Wood Drive, which is near the Georgetown Executive Airport.The three people on board were taken to the hospital with injuries not considered to be life-threatening and were released later Sunday, GFD said.GFD officials said as far as the home, it’s not in that bad of shape.“It is fairly minimally impacted. Probably the biggest concern is gonna be the fuel that has dripped from the attic to the first to the second floor,” City of Georgetown Battalion Chief Scott Gib...

'You have to prepare for it' Austin cardiologist talks Bronny James sudden cardiac arrest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) –  A family spokesperson announced Tuesday that LeBron James’ 18-year-old son, LeBron “Bronny” James, is recovering after a sudden cardiac arrest. An Austin interventional cardiologist at the Institute for Cardiovascular Health said that while a sudden cardiac arrest in someone this young is fairly rare, it is something that people surrounding sports and playing them should be aware of. “When it does happen, the availability of certain resources is really a life and death consideration. And so it's not common, but it's something that we see among both young athletes, teenage athletes, as well as adult and even professional athletes,” said Dr. Peter Monteleone, who is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin.There are several reasons why a sudden cardiac arrest can occur. Monteleone said one way it might happen in a younger person is when there is an underlying genetic cardiovasc...

Health scares haven't slowed down Austin Royals football coach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tracey Day is the head football coach of the Austin Royals, an athletic program for mainly home-schooled students in the area. He and the other coaches are volunteers that have a clear passion for what they do."I love the sport," said Day. "But I love more than what the sport brings, I love what we get to impact kids with besides just the game of football."MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersThe Dallas native was coaching in the heat of the Texas summer back in 2014 when he was not feeling his normal self."I looked at coach and said 'You doing all right?'" said Day recalling a conversation with an assistant coach. "He said 'Yeah.' He goes, 'Are you doing okay?' And I said, 'No, I'm not. I'm starting to get a little lightheaded.' He goes, 'You're getting a little white.'"That exchange was when Day first started to feel what was eventually diagnosed as a hear...

Pierce takes over pitching coach duties, Tulo coming back to Longhorns baseball program

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A familiar face is coming back to UFCU Disch-Falk Field.Troy Tulowitzki, the five-time MLB all-star shortstop and assistant coach for the Longhorns baseball team from 2020-22, is coming back as director of player development, head coach Davice Pierce announced Tuesday.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersPierce also said he'd take over the pitching coach role as Woody Williams left the program after one year. Steve Rodriguez, Philip Miller and Caleb Longley will serve as full-time assistants."This reorganization of our staff creates a good balance in all phases of the game," Pierce said. "With Philip returning to an on-field coaching position, joining Rod and Caleb, we have an outstanding group in place to handle the offense, defense and recruiting. I’m excited to return to managing the pitching staff, a role I held for several years." Lucas Gordon signs w...

Vikings’ message to rookie Jordan Addison after going 140 mph: ‘That can’t happen again’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

After being pulled over on I-94 in St. Paul last week for driving his Lamborghini Urus 140 mph, Vikings rookie receiver Jordan Addison is trying to move forward and learn from his mistake. He reported to TCO Performance Center in Eagan on Sunday in advance of training camp.Since his arrival on campus, Addison has had multiple conversations with Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, who expressed his disappointment in the first-round draft pick’s lapse of judgement.“It was a mistake, and I think he’s obviously owning that mistake and knows that that’s something that can’t happen again,” O’Connell said. “He’s a rookie. You’d love to say that no mistakes like that are ever going to happen. The big thing for me talking to Jordan was, ‘Let’s learn from it.’ ”There’s already been some contrition from Addison. He released a statement through the Vikings last week, less than 24 hours after the inci...

‘Good Morning America’ to visit east metro for the second time this month

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

The ABC morning show “Good Morning America” will broadcast live from St. Paul and other local spots Wednesday morning.“It will be a heavy-Twin Cities morning on ‘GMA,” a press release from ABC said Tuesday.The segment will start off with Will Reeve at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in an episode highlighting the sights, diversity, cuisine, businesses and culture that make the Twin Cities “a must-visit destination.”The show will spotlight local baker Zoë François, Carlson’s Lovable Llamas, Mosaic Hockey Collective and Birchbark Books, the bookstore founded by author Louise Erdrich to showcase indigenous authors.Viewers can tune in at 7 a.m. on ABC to catch Twin Cities segments throughout the two-hour newscast.The coverage comes as part of GMA’s “Rise and Shine” series, which showcases nine unique cities across America. The series kicked off in Houston, then moved on to Boston and Cleveland. It will continue to Denver, D...

3M Open: Alex Gaugert usually caddies for his former Gophers teammate. This week, they’re playing partners

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:55 GMT

Alex Gaugert was considering skipping Monday’s 3M Open qualifier altogether. He stuck around after his good friend and former Gophers teammate Erik van Rooyen finished his final round at the Barracuda Championship on Sunday in Truckee, Calif., to watch his brother, Austin, caddie for Patrick Rodgers, who was the tournament leader.Rodgers went on to lose in the first playoff hole, at which point Gaugert decided to try to catch his redeye, connecting flight back to Minnesota. But it was going to be close.Former University of Minnesota teammates Alex Gaugert, right, and Erik van Rooyen do a television interview during a practice round at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Gaugert usually caddies for van Rooyen on the PGA Tour, but they’re playing partners this week after Gaugert qualified for the event on Monday. (Jace Frederick / Pioneer Press)He sped to Sacramento and was indeed able to catch his flight to Seattle. That flight to Minneapolis was delayed and di...