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Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald sues university for $130 million

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:06:52 GMT

CHICAGO — Attorneys for former Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald have filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the school after his firing in July.The lawsuit, which was announced at Winston & Strawn LLP in downtown Chicago Thursday morning, claims that he was wrongfully and "illegally" terminated as head coach and will seek economic damages of $130 million.Attorney Dan Webb, representing Fitzgerald, said the amount of money is for what was left on his contract at Northwestern and the fact that the coach can never work again at this level. He also said that they will seek punitive damage as well.During his news conference, Webb also believes that the hazing allegations were "exaggerated" and that the anonymous whistleblower had a grudge against Fitzgerald.The former coach was not in attendance at the news conference at Winston & Strawn LLP. Pat Fitzgerald will work with another football team this fall Fitzgerald was fired after an investigation into...

Charges pending in fatal stabbing of 16-year-old girl in Loop

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:06:52 GMT

CHICAGO — Charges are pending in the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old girl in the Loop.According to Chicago police, the stabbing happened on the 0-100 block of West Van Buren Street just before 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.Police said Taylor was in a physical altercation with another woman, who then took out a knife and stabbed Taylor twice in the chest — then fled the scene.Heaven Taylor, 16 (Family photo)Taylor was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition, where she was pronounced dead a short time later.  16-year-old girl stabbed to death following altercation in Loop According to police, charges are pending.Editor's Note: Chicago police had announced charges in the fatal stabbing of Heaven Taylor early Thursday, but later retracted the information and said it was "disseminated in error."      

17-year-old boy shot and killed in Round Lake Beach ID'd

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:06:52 GMT

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. — A 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed in Round Lake Wednesday night, police said has been identified.Lake County Coroner's office identified the victim as Chad Greenwald from Fox Lake. According to police, officers were searching for a phone that dialed 911said around 8:20 p.m. Wednesday night and located a car at a gas station near the area of Cedar Lake and Rollins Road that appeared to be damaged by gunfire.Greenwald was found with gunshot wounds to the chest and he transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville where he was pronounced dead. Englewood woman sexually assaulted at gunpoint during home invasion Further police investigation revealed that Greenwald was a passenger in the vehicle with two others in the car. Police believe the individuals stopped to meet someone near Midland Drive and Sycamore Drive in Round Lake when they were then approached by a person on foot and shots were fired.After the incident, both the person who...

GoFundMe created for man killed in hit-and-run incident while riding scooter in Logan Square

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:06:52 GMT

CHICAGO -- A GoFundMe page was created for the man who was killed in a hit-and-run incident while riding a scooter in Logan Square Sunday. Leonardo Franco Delgado was riding a motor scooter in the Logan Square area when he was hit by a silver Honda that allegedly ran a red light. 17-year-old boy shot and killed in Round Lake Beach Police said the vehicle was last seen travelling eastbound on Fullerton Avenue at Pulaski Road.The Go-Fund-Me page was created by Jaidet Rueda, the sister of the victim. In the post, Rueda is asking for support in paying for therapy and other expenses for her sister-in-law and nephews after losing their father. There is currently no one in custody and if any information is recovered on the incident, contact 312-745-4521.

18-year-old woman dead, another critical following head-on crash in Homer Glen

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:06:52 GMT

HOMER GLEN, Ill. — An 18-year-old died late Wednesday night and a woman is in critical condition following a head-on crash in Homer Glen.Officers responded to a report of a three-vehicle crash just after 11:40 p.m. in the 17000 block of South Cedar Road. Police determined the incident began as a head-on crash then a subsequent vehicle collided into the wreck.Police believe a 2009 Nissan SUV, driven by a 42-year-old Lockport woman, was traveling southbound on Cedar Road when the vehicle crossed the center line and struck a 2004 Dodge sedan, driven by an 18-year-old Lockport woman.The 18-year-old, later identified as Abigail Thomas, was pronounced dead at the scene and the 42-year-old woman was transported to Silver Cross Hospital in critical condition. 17-year-old boy shot and killed in Round Lake Beach A 2010 Cadillac collided with the initial crash a short time after the incident and slid into a ditch. The occupants suffered minor injuries.No other information was provided at thi...

Sen. Dianne Feinstein to be remembered by dignitaries, family at Thursday's memorial service

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:06:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A memorial service for the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is to be held on the front steps of San Francisco City Hall on Thursday, in the city where she served as its first female mayor. The service is scheduled to start at 1 p.m., and several dignitaries and notable guests are slated to give remarks.Speakers at Sen. Feinstein’s memorial service include Vice President Kamala Harris as well as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Eileen Mariano (Sen. Feinstein's granddaughter) are also scheduled to speak.A recorded message from President Joe Biden will also be played at Thursday's memorial.Members of the public await their turn to pay respects as the casket of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in the Rotunda of City Hall in San Francisco, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. (Jessica Christian/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)Members of the public were invited to pay their respects on Wednesday a...

Trailer park urges residents not to talk about 13-foot cat-eating python in Oklahoma

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:06:52 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Management of a south Oklahoma City mobile home park urged its residents this week not to speak out about a 13-foot-long cat-eating albino python still in the neighborhood. Residents of Burntwood Mobile Home Park claim the park's management knew about the python since June and did nothing. (Photo by anonymous resident of Burntwood Mobile Home Park)"The only reason they finally did something was because a resident snapped a picture of it," said a resident wanting to remain anonymous in fear of eviction from management. He had been living in the park for 10 years. "Them sending out a warning to us to not talk to media, it's intimidation all the way."Over the last couple of months, residents say they have been concerned by the number of cats missing from the neighborhood. Then a picture of the yellow albino python slithering near one of the homes gained traction online. The snake was originally thought to be 5 feet long and a ball python. But when an expert was h...

Drier and cooler this afternoon, but warmer Friday

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:06:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A few leftover showers linger southeast of Austin into the early afternoon, but drier weather will continue to pull away as we head through the day.Central Texas rainfall totalsLive radarSkies will be mostly cloudy to partly sunny for the rest of the day as high temperatures struggle to climb through the 70s, but who is complaining?This morning's cold front and a reinforcing shot of cool air this weekend bring heat relief we haven’t seen since the month of May. Highs temperatures in the mid 70s this weekend for ACL Weekend One will be our coolest highs in the months. We haven't had highs in the 70s in Austin since May 21.Beautiful weather for ACL Weekend 1 festival-goersNighttime lows should drop into the 50s for both weekend mornings. We haven't had lows in the 50s since the beginning of May!Warmer temperatures return for next week as we head back well into the 80s. Our next opportunity for rain comes toward the middle of next week. PHOTOS: Large, damaging hail p...

SH-71 westbound reopened after hours-long closure due to deadly crash

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:06:52 GMT

Note: the above video shows coverage of the crash from 8:46 a.m. Thursday. AUSTIN (KXAN) — A person died after a rollover crash on State Highway 71 near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Thursday morning. The westbound lanes of the highway were closed for more than five hours due to the crash. The highway was fully reopened around 10:15 a.m.Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media at 5:07 a.m. that medics pronounced an adult patient dead on the scene. The westbound lanes of the highway near Brandt Drive were closed for several hours and impacted airport traffic. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, or AUS, said on social media that traffic exiting the airport was backed up and caused back-ups for those dropping off travelers. At one point, trams were taking people from the roadways to the terminal. "One thing that's notable too about this is that the crash impacted traffic into those morning rush hour times, as well as Thursday morning, airport time. So Thursday morning...

AUS prepares for a busy October with ACL, Formula 1

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:06:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport said Wednesday it wants passengers to get ready for bigger-than-normal airport crowd sizes in October as the city hosts large events including Austin City Limits and Formula 1. According to AUS, more crowds are expected in 2023 because approximately 5% more airline seats are for sale compared to last year and the new international destinations and airlines that have popped up at the airport in 2023. AUS said passengers should plan for extra crowds on the following days:Sunday, Oct. 8; Monday, Oct. 9; and Tuesday, Oct. 10 for ACL Weekend OneSunday, Oct. 15; Monday, Oct. 16; and Tuesday, Oct. 17 for ACL Weekend TwoThursday, Oct. 26; Friday, Oct. 27; Sunday, Oct. 29; and Monday, Oct. 30; Tuesday, Oct. 31 for Formula OneThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screens all bags, so passengers can get familiar with the TSA's packing guidelines to avoid delays for themselves and fellow passengers.Firearms are st...