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Lawmakers and activists call for ethics reform

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:58:00 GMT

CHICAGO — Democratic lawmakers and activists coming together today saying enough is enough. They want to expand the Supreme Court and enforce a code of ethics."This is about bodily autonomy, DACA, gun reform this is life or death," Congresswoman Delia Ramirez said. Ramirez is voicing her support for the ‘Just Majority’ campaign, a bus tour pushing to expand the U.S. Supreme Court."While I know it’s been a controversial conversation, not if but when and doing it as urgently as possible," Ramirez said. CPD to launch safety plan ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend The group also called for ethics reform on the high court in light of allegations surfacing involving Justice Clarence Thomas This comes as the state’s assault weapons ban passed this year following the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting remains in limbo.After a judge blocked enforcement of the ban Wednesday, a federal appeals court put the ruling on hold but the legal battle continues."They are granting gu...

Rochelle Walensky exits as CDC chief

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:58:00 GMT

Rochelle Walensky is leaving her role as head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the White House announced Friday.Walensky’s exit comes days before the federal government is set to end the declaration of a public health emergency around COVID-19. She has led the agency since the start of the Biden administration in January 2021.“Dr. Walensky has saved lives with her steadfast and unwavering focus on the health of every American,” President Biden said in a statement. “As Director of the CDC, she led a complex organization on the frontlines of a once-in-a-generation pandemic with honesty and integrity. She marshalled our finest scientists and public health experts to turn the tide on the urgent crises we’ve faced.”“Dr. Walensky leaves CDC a stronger institution, better positioned to confront health threats and protect Americans,” Biden added. “We have all benefited from her service and dedication to public health, and I wish her the best in her next chapter.”Wale...

2 accused of taking $1.1M in armored truck robbery tracked down using Apple AirTag

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:58:00 GMT

(WGN) – Investigators tracked down two suspects accused in an armored truck robbery Tuesday with the help of a hidden Apple AirTag inside a bin of stolen money, court documents show.In a criminal complaint filed Wednesday in federal court, authorities recommended Devonte Davis, 26, and Darrell Singleton, 18, be charged with armed robbery. Singleton, who is also accused in another armed robbery of a Brink’s truck last October, was already wanted by the FBI, a spokesperson for its Chicago Field Office confirmed.According to authorities, Tuesday's robbery happened at about 9:25 a.m. outside a Jewel-Osco grocery store in south suburban Homewood, Illinois. Brink’s records show the robbers took approximately $1.1 million, court documents say. FBI: Armored truck robbed in Homewood; bank robbed on North Side The criminal complaint alleges two guards got out of the armored truck and went into the store. When one returned, he was approached by a suspect, identified by federal authorities as...

Crime reduction program in works in Austin, how it's going in Houston

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:58:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Curbing crime by meeting with violent crime victims while they're in the hospital is a concept that aims to reduce retaliation and revictimization. It's called a hospital-based violence intervention program, or HVIP. Leaders in Travis County are in the early stages of a plan to bring such a program here. Harris County launched at its first hospital in November. RELATED: Travis County hosts 2nd gun violence prevention briefing with focus on intervention programs "Once we receive the call, we go and meet these victims and their families at bedside when they're medically cleared," said Lupe Washington, director of community health at Harris County Public Health. "We're currently working with victims of gunshots, stabbings and aggravated assault."The program helps connect victims with immediate resources related to things like counseling, legal services, education, employment and housing. The immediacy factor is the cornerstone. "When we respond, we're trying to prev...

Judge appoints facilitator, gives St. Paul until May 18 to produce public records around Summit Ave. bikeway

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:58:00 GMT

Citing the city’s “procedural and substantive deficiencies” in responding to public records requests, a Ramsey County District Court judge has appointed a compliance facilitator and given the city of St. Paul until May 18 to produce documents related to a proposed Summit Avenue bikeway.The court appointee, Ken Peterson, will serve for a two-week period at city expense and report back to the court this month on the city’s progress, according to the 13-page order issued Thursday by Judge Patrick Diamond.Robert Cattanach, an opponent of the city’s plans for a 4.7-mile separated bikeway along Summit, had filed 18 separate requests for city documents, text messages and communications related to the project under the state’s Data Practices Act. Unhappy with what he described as limited results, he filed suit against the city in March, in part seeking a temporary restraining order to delay an April 13 public hearing before the city’s Parks and Recreation...

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into car in Coon Rapids

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:58:00 GMT

A 25-year-old motorcyclist from Ramsey was killed Thursday night after running a red light and crashing into a car in Coon Rapids, authorities said.The crash happened at the intersection of Round Lake Boulevard and Northdale Boulevard just before 8 p.m.According to the Anoka County sheriff’s office, witnesses said the man was headed south on Round Lake Boulevard on his 2019 Honda CBR600 when he entered the intersection against the red light and struck a 2006 Subaru Forester, which was headed west Northdale Boulevard.Witnesses found the man, who was wearing protective riding gear at the time of the crash, not breathing. They began administering CPR until first-responders arrived on scene. He was taken to Mercy Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Related ArticlesLocal News | Authorities ID Anoka County driver who died after asking for help from crash scene Local News | Coon Rapids man gets 32 years in prison for beating, slashing neighbor to death last ye...

Troy approves neighborhood improvement projects

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:58:00 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Troy City Council President Carmella Mantello and Troy City Council Majority Leader Sue Steele announced today that the Troy City Council has approved 21 neighborhood improvement projects totaling $20,000. The projects are through the City Council Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP). Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! NIP initiatives include gateway beautification projects, land trails, neighborhood murals, and neighborhood Veteran’s memorials. Funding was made available through the City Council’s annual budget and the Capital Resource Commission. Council President Mantello said “While the Council’s Neighborhood Improvement Program projects are small in dollar amounts, the results are huge to our City’s neighborhood revitalization efforts! Many of these projects dovetail into larger economic development projects and neighborhood quality of life projects bringing a sense of pride to that particular ...

Where to get your boat inspected on Lake George

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:58:00 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - It's been a rainy week, but the weather's been getting better - and boat season is fast approaching on Lake George. When it's time for boats to get in the water, it's also time to get them inspected - for the good of the lake and its clean water. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Lake George Park Commission operates several boat inspection locations around Lake George. As of this weekend, all of those locations will be open for the season. Boat inspection stations are a crucial control point for keeping harmful invasive species out of the lake. The Lake George Association reports that no new invasive species have been found in Lake George since the program began in 2014.Here's where to get your boat inspected around the lake: SUNY Adirondack unveils a new home for the Timberwolves Dunham's Bay dock and launch2036 Bay Road, QueensburyOpen daily starting Saturday, May 6Contact: (518) 793-2162M...

Marvel Studios writer to visit Albany Public Library

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:58:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Saturday, May 6, Marvel Studios writer Ryan Little will be visiting the Albany Public Library, Washington Avenue Branch from 12 to 2 p.m. Little has written for Marvel's "I am Groot" and "What if..." and also runs Plastic Sword Press. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Little will be bringing hundreds of free comic books that visitors can browse and take home. There will also be an optional comic book exchange for those who want to take part, and a free raffle for several Funko Pop toys featuring characters from shows Little has worked on.Visitors can chat with him and ask for signings. The event is open to the public and is for all ages.

Plan to replace St. Louis recycling bins with carts aims to cut waste

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:58:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- There are a lot of people who put things into the blue St. Louis ally recycling bins can't be recycled. Board of Aldermen President Megan Ellyia Green says that this is overwhelming the system and that only around one third of items put into recycling bins are actually recycled. She has a proposal to help fix the issue that the city has been dealing with since 2017.Green is proposing that the city replace ally recycling bins with household roll carts. This would hold people accountable who are not self-sorting. Recyclers may be charged a fee to opt-in for curbside pick-up. The details of this proposal appear are still up for debate. Trending: Kim Gardner supporters upset; some not surprised by her resignation The city has been grappling with issues over trash pick-up and recycling for several years. The pandemic and a labor shortage meant fewer trash truck drivers. This meant that the city had to cut back on routes. Trash and recycling were temporarily picked up in th...