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CPD vehicle involved in crash; injuries unknown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:24 GMT

OAK PARK, Ill. — Police are investigating a crash involving a Chicago police vehicle in Oak Park.Another car, a sedan, was also damaged. It happened Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Harlem Avenue and North Avenue, bordering Oak Park and Chicago. WGN News reached out to Chicago police to learn the specifics of what caused the crash or if anyone was injured. More than 600 catalytic converters recovered in largest single bust in the country, sheriff says Cameras rolled as the heavily damaged police SUV was towed away. The intersection was closed while emergency crews responded. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Low 5: White Sox take another walk-off loss in 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:24 GMT

KANSAS CITY — As if losing 3-of-4 games to a division rival isn't bad enough, the White Sox had to do so in as painful of a fashion as you could on Thursday in Kansas City.Looking to salvage a split against the Royals, the team managed to tie the game late, only to give it up in the ninth on a squeeze. With the game even at three and a runner on third, Freddie Fermin laid down a bunt a few feet to the left of the plate. It was far enough away from pitcher Reynaldo Lopez that he couldn't field it and throw home in time to prevent Nick Pratto from scoring the winning run. The shortest of hits gave the host Royals not only a 4-3 win on a drizzly day at Kauffman Stadium but also a series win over their AL Central rivals. Meanwhile, the dreadful finish on a dreary afternoon only adds to a miserable start to the 2023 season that's getting no better in May.Thursday represented the fifth walk-off loss for the White Sox this season in just 39 games. They lost to the Twins in the tenth on Apr...

Jarrell homeowner shoots suspected burglar entering home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:24 GMT

JARRELL, Texas (KXAN) -- A homeowner shot a suspected burglar Thursday morning in Jarrell after he forced his way into the home, according to a Williamson County Sheriff's Office release.The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Juan Sanchez Palafox, was found dead by WCSO deputies after they were called to the home on County Road 239, the release said.Deputies were called to the home around 12 a.m. Thursday, the release states.WCSO said the investigation was ongoing. If anyone has information about the incident, call WCSO at (512)-943-1300.

PHOTOS: Two displaced baby red-tailed hawks reunited with parents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Just in time for Mother's Day, these two baby red-tailed hawks were reunited with their parents two days after being separated, per an Austin Wildlife Rescue post on social media. Lower Colorado River Authority workers found the youngsters displaced from their nest and transported them to Austin Wildlife Rescue for care.A couple of days later, the LCRA crew members spotted the parents near the work site, per the post. Austin Wildlife Rescue staff then made a makeshift nest for the birds and took it to the LCRA work site. Using the LCRA truck, crew members secured the new nest with rope and zip ties high up in a tree.Two baby red-tailed hawks were reunited with their parents two days after being separated, per an Austin Wildlife Rescue post on social media.  (photo courtesy: Austin Wildlife Rescue)Two baby red-tailed hawks were reunited with their parents two days after being separated, per an Austin Wildlife Rescue post on social media.  (photo courtesy: Au...

Allen Young: Insects are essential to the everyday fabric of life, yet many species face extinction

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:24 GMT

As spring gives way to summer, nature’s treasure chest awakens. Earth’s biological wealth sprouts, blooms and clamors. These contents once blanketed the landscape with a thin, life-sustaining fabric, the biosphere. But human activity has contributed to the shrinking of the chest.A major slice of the treasure is insects and the roles they play in structuring food chains, communities and ecosystems linking them to plants, fungi, microorganisms and other animals. Insects are key to transferring energy from plants in terrestrial food chains, shaping much of Earth’s biological wealth. Their small body size, prolific reproduction, life cycles, diverse forms and habits mold their ecological prowess.The ecological significance of insects is reflected in their long history, which spans an estimated 400 million years. A major bounce to this success began with flowering plants some 145 million years ago, coinciding with pollinators, including butterflies and moths, beetles, w...

Clive Crook: Banking is stable? It’s an illusion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:24 GMT

On taking over the distressed First Republic Bank last week, Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, said: “No crystal ball is perfect, but yes, I think the banking system is very stable.” Well, what else was the boss of America’s biggest bank going to say?The determination to declare that things are under control is widely shared by industry leaders, regulators and policymakers alike. It’s understandable. Nobody wants to start a panic. But that’s also the root of the problem.Banking is a fundamentally unstable business. Depositors might have no good reason to think their particular bank is in danger, but if they run, they’ll turn out to be right. Making banks safer through regulation, desirable as that might be, doesn’t always solve this conundrum; depositors also need to believe they’re safe. Making banks safer and making people believe it are often at odds.Hence a recurring pattern in financial crises: Regulators hesitate to act pre-emp...

Lisa Jarvis: We know so little about how social media affects kids’ brains

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:24 GMT

The American Psychological Association has issued its first advisory on social media use in adolescence. What’s most striking in its data-based recommendations is how little we really know about how these apps affect our kids.The relative newness of platforms like Snapchat and TikTok means little research is available about their long-term effects on teen and tween brains. Getting better data will require significant funding — and much more transparency from tech companies.Perhaps a lack of clear data is one reason that so much of the conversation around social media and kids leans on our personal experiences and attitudes. And so much of the available data is murky: There’s plenty of correlative evidence that platforms like TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram can have a negative effect on kids’ development, but very little causal data.That doesn’t mean that our assumptions about social media’s deleterious effects on kids aren’t true, or that par...

More security on St. Louis riverfront following weekend of chaos  

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Ahead of Mother's Day weekend, there will be a heavy police presence in downtown St. Louis due to violence and large, unruly crowds.Bi-State Development, which owns the Gateway Arch Riverboats that sail along the riverfront, will be adding extra security measures to try and deter crime.The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department will add extra officers across the city after roughly 15 shootings and no arrests over the weekend, where five people died and 18 were injured. The department took 639 911 calls. Crime ring based in St. Charles targeted small towns FOX 2 obtained video of people openly carrying what appear to be assault-style rifles Monday in downtown St. Louis. Passengers on a Gateway Arch Riverboat Cruise were stranded on the boat Saturday night as large crowds blocked Lenore K. Sullivan Boulevard and people fired guns. Visitors said more security is good news.“We can't be bound by fear. Security is needed and warranted. It’s good for the city,” said Mary Gr...

Last-place St. Louis Cardinals trying to find their way

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:24 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — When Dylan Carlson looks at his St. Louis teammates, he sees a long list of accomplishments. There is reigning NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt and seven-time All-Star Nolan Arenado. And Adam Wainwright, a World Series winner closing in on 200 career victories.All that past success is one reason why the team's lackluster start has been so frustrating for the Cardinals. It's also why they remain hopeful for the rest of the year.“That helps. That kind of eliminates some of that panic, that worry,” Carlson said, “having guys who've experienced winning at the highest level.”They just aren't experiencing much winning at the moment, and rare moments of dysfunction seem to be leaking into the franchise's foundational “Cardinal Way.” After taking two of three at the Chicago Cubs this week, St. Louis remained in last place in the NL Central with a 13-25 record.It's the worst 38-game start for the club since it was 13-25 in 1925, according to Sportradar. The Cardinals haven't ...

Preventing the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - New mothers can have a difficult time after giving birth. About one in five go through perinatal mental health disorders. This may include postpartum depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. They can have severe consequences for both the mother and child if left untreated.LaCresha Cree Cunningham, LCSW of Healing Sacred Scars Holistic Wellness, is dedicated to shifting the fatal outcomes of perinatal mental health. She talks with KPLR's Mike Colombo about mental health and preventing the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths.More information: www.healingsacredscars.com