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Eric Carter selected as CPD's interim superintendent

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:09 GMT

CHICAGO — First Deputy Supt. Eric Carter has been selected to lead the Chicago Police Department on an interim basis following the resignation of David Brown.Carter has served in second-in-command of CPD since July 2020. During his time as first deputy superintendent, he oversaw all deployment operations — which include the bureaus of patrol, detectives, counterterrorism and special operations, CPD said."It is my privilege to serve as Interim Superintendent and lead the brave men and women of CPD," said Interim Superintendent Carter. "We will continue the progress we made under the leadership of Superintendent Brown to build trust in our communities and strengthen safety across every neighborhood."Carter is a 30-year veteran of the department and has served in various areas of CPD. He is a veteran of the Marines and holds a master’s degree in public and non-profit corporate management from Saint Xavier University.On Wednesday, WGN Investigates reported that David Brown checked out o...

Metra train hits vehicle near Berwyn

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:09 GMT

BERWYN, Ill — A vehicle was struck by a Metra train near Berwyn Thursday morning.The accident happened around 10 a.m. involving Metra BNSF train No. 1223. According to Metra, inbound and outbound train movement is halted near Berwyn.It is unknown at this time if there are any injuries.Metra says extensive delays are possible as well as rolling delays for other trains on the BNSF Line.For the latest updates, check out Metra.com.

Little Village discount mall vendors assemble caravan to protest eviction

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:09 GMT

CHICAGO — The 25th alderman led a group of vendors to Novak Construction, demanding a new agreement to avoid them from being evicted from the Little Village discount mall. The caravan included street vendors as well as those who rent from the discount mall in Little Village.In February, some vendors were given until March 26th to move out of the mall. Vendors say they were told by P K Mall management to liquidate their merchandise after a proposed rent increase in the lease renewal offer was found to be unreasonable and unsustainable. Ravinia Festival announces 2023 summer lineup Novak Construction is planning renovations that will include new building facades and roofs, a new surface parking lot and lighting and signage."To shut down half of the businesses in this discount mall is unacceptable," Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez said. The caravan of 70 vehicles will meet up at the discount mall Thursday morning, hoping it will bring enough awareness to the issue and allow vendors to stay ...

Benedictine University student faces felonies for child porn: Police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:09 GMT

LISLE, Ill. — A Benedictine University student faces felony charges for possessing and spreading child pornography Thursday, according to Lisle Police. According to the state's attorney, investigators received information on an IP address possibly engaging in child pornography. Police say 20-year-old Joseph Wilke was allegedly found engaging in child pornography in October 2022. Geneva man pleads guilty in DUI crash that killed man, 73, who was loading fridge onto truck Police say Wilke turned himself in and he was charged accordingly. There is no further information on this incident.

A pro sports championship game is coming to the Chicago area in 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:09 GMT

CHICAGO - It's a time of uncertainty for a number of local professional sports teams, but at least fans know there will be at least one championship game in the Chicago area in 2023.You can thank the newest professional franchise for making that happen..@usmlr announced today that @SeatGeekStadium will host their 2023 Championship Match on Saturday, July 8..The @HoundsChicago are in their first season in the league and play in Bridgeview..@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/qkpTlzDHPO— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) March 16, 2023Major League Rugby announced on Thursday that SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview will be the host of their championship match for this season. It will be played on Saturday, July 8th at 2 p.m. and will be nationally televised on Fox. This is being staged at the home of the Chicago Hounds, who are in their inagural season in Major League Rugby. They've played three matches so far, including two at SeatGeek Stadium. “Moving the Championship Match to a predetermined venu...

Man sentenced for 2021 'sexually motivated' robberies targeting woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A man was sentenced to prison Tuesday after being arrested in connection to 2021 “sexually motivated” robberies that targeted women in north Austin.According to Travis County court records, 25-year-old Carlos Saucedo submitted a guilty plea Tuesday for two charges — robbery and aggravated robbery. A previous charge for indecency with a child involving exposure connected to the investigation was dismissed in August 2022.A judge sentenced Saucedo to serve 8 years at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility in Huntsville. In addition to the 8-year prison sentence, Saucedo must also pay $345 in court fees. RELATED: Sexually-motivated robberies targeting women in north Austin under investigation According to past KXAN reports, Saucedo was arrested for three robberies that took in the same area in September and October 2021.The robberies occurred on Rutland Drive, Colony Creek Drive and Northgate Boulevard from Sept. 22 to Oct. 14, according to records. In each ...

Freezes in Austin: When do we typically see the last of the year, and what's the latest on record?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Get ready, Central Texas! A late-season cold snap is coming soon, bringing with it sub-freezing wind chills and a chance for snow in the Hill Country.Austin is not expected to drop to freezing — the latest forecast calls for 38° on Monday morning — but temperatures at or below 32° are not out of the question in parts of the Hill Country. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST FORECAST While it may seem late in the season, it's actually right on par with the average. The Hill Country typically sees its last freeze of the season around March 20.Average last freeze of the colder monthsBut at Austin's Camp Mabry, the official weather reporting site for the city, the average last freeze of the season is much earlier. With data back to 1897, the average last freeze each year is Feb. 25. But in recent years, the average has gotten earlier — Feb. 15 is the average for the period of 1991 to 2020.Again, we're not forecasting a freeze in Austin with this upcoming cold snap. But if tempera...

Former prosecutor comes out of retirement to help with murder trial in Michael Ramos shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:09 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 16, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former prosecutor Gary Cobb is coming out of retirement to help with a murder trial related to the death of Michael Ramos, who was shot and killed by an Austin Police Department officer in 2020. Travis County District Attorney José Garza made a special request for Cobb to help with the case, according to a source who asked to remain anonymous because of their proximity to the case.Christopher Taylor shot and killed Ramos on April 24, 2020 in the parking lot of a south Austin apartment complex during a confrontation Ramos had with police, APD said at the time. RELATED: APD officer heads to murder trial for Michael Ramos shooting The case was supposed to be referred to a grand jury in August 2020, but then-DA Margaret Moore, who lost a primary runoff, decided to pass the case off to the winner of the November DA election. In March 2021, a Travis County grand jury returned an indic...

Local favorite Brandi Carlile booked for a return trip to the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:09 GMT

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and Twin Cities favorite Brandi Carlile will return to the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 29.Tickets are priced from $199 to $79 and go on sale at 10 a.m. March 22 through Etix or by calling 800-514-3849. Given her local popularity, this should be one hot ticket.A native of rural Washington state, Carlile claims some of her strongest supporters in the Twin Cities, thanks in part to airplay from Cities 97 early in her career. Over the past 18 years, Carlile has performed locally more than two dozen times in venues ranging from the Fine Line and Varsity Theater to the Basilica Block Party and Target Center. In February 2020, she was the first act to headline the new Fillmore Minneapolis and sold out three consecutive shows.Last July, Carlile sold out St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center. In a rave review for the Pioneer Press, Rob Hubbard wrote: “While Saturday’s setting may have inspired the rockiest show she’ll perform this year, a final stri...

Move over, fish Friday! Archbishop says local Catholics can eat meat on St. Patrick’s Day (but …)

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:09 GMT

Move over, fish Friday!Bernard Hebda, the archbishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, has decreed: Let them eat corned beef (or shepherd’s pie, or other meat) on St. Patrick’s Day.The issue for Catholics: This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday during Lent.Lent, a somber time before Easter, is typically a time for Catholics to pray, do good works … and abstain from meat on Fridays.But it’s also important for Catholics to honor St. Patrick on his special day, a holy day of obligation for the observant.Patrick, a patron saint of Ireland, is a popular figure in both the faith and beyond: St. Paul will host a parade for St. Patrick’s Day through the streets of downtown on Friday.So, what was an archbishop to do?Ahead of the conflict, his office issued a statement in February:“A general dispensation has been granted by Archbishop Hebda from the obligation of abstinence from meat on Friday, March 17, 2023, the Memorial of Sai...