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River West bookstore reopens after becoming a non-profit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:50 GMT

CHICAGO — A popular Chicago bookstore reopened this month with a few changes.Semicolon Books in River West is continuing to thrive even while giving out free books. ‘A cheesy thing:’ Family sees suburban pizzeria as a way to give back "We are known for our commitment to bridge the literacy gap among minoritized communities," Danielle Mullen, the owner of the bookstore, said.Mullen reopened the store at 515 North Halstead this week.She purchased the building, renovated the space and became a non-profit."We have been doing a program called Clear the Shelves and we allow CPS students to come in and take the books they want free of charge," Mullen said. "We have been doing that for about four years now and we finally got to the point where we're doing the non-profit work anyways, we might as well become a non-profit," Mullen said.Now, the model allows Mullen to receive grants to help fund their programs. Woman running Chicago Marathon to inspire and say thanks to organization As man...

South Side street renamed in honor of fallen CPD officer Areanah Preston

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:50 GMT

CHICAGO — A street in Avalon Park has been renamed in honor of a fallen Chicago police officer.Hundreds of people including family, friends, CPD officers and Mayor Brandon Johnson gathered on Saturday morning for a street renaming ceremony honoring fallen Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston. Authorities begin to remove plane after crash in Elk Grove Village A street sign displaying her name now hangs near 82nd Street and Blackstone Avenue.Preston, who was killed during an apparent robbery near her home on May 6, was described by loved ones as a hero and someone who always had a smile. Family members say despite the loss, they are trying to focus on the positive and on what Preston stood for.“This sign represents a girl with dreams and aspirations. Bigger than most people can imagine," Preston's mother, Dionne Mhoon said. "She loved so many people, had a heart full of gold, loved her career of policing and felt furthering her education was the key to being empowered to not only ...

US Open: Coco Gauff wins 1st Grand Slam title at age 19

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:50 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — This was what so many folks figured Coco Gauff would do at some point. Didn't matter how young she was. Didn't matter whether there were setbacks along the way. Those outsized expectations did not make the task of becoming a Grand Slam champion as a teenager any easier — especially when that chorus was accompanied by voices of others who doubted her.She did it, though. At age 19. At the U.S. Open, where she used to come as a kid with her parents to watch her idols, Serena and Venus Williams, compete.Gauff set aside a so-so start and surged to her first major championship by coming back to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the U.S. Open final on Saturday to the delight of a raucous crowd that was loud from start to finish.When it was over, when she had shed tears of joy, when she had hugged Mom and Dad as they cried, too, Gauff first thanked them, and her grandparents, and her brothers, one of whom failed to answer a FaceTime call f...

Storms possible Saturday evening, wetter week to follow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a hot and mainly dry day, we'll finish off our Saturday watching for a handful of showers and storms.Strong storms moving north to south across the Hill Country Saturday eveningA few storms are likely to pass north to south across our area, potentially carrying gusty winds and small hail. There is a low risk of an isolated strong to severe storm in our area tonight.Tomorrow's rain chances are lower. So are high temperatures with maximums ranging from the mid 90s to around 100°. Could tomorrow be our final day of highs in triple-digits?Wet and highs below 100° this weekA northwest flow in the upper atmosphere is setting up for the upcoming work week. A cold front sags south into the area providing a northeast surface wind. The front will linger in the area for a few days. Disturbances caught up in that northwest flow aloft will lead to a chance of rain/thunderstorms each day with the better chances Tuesday through Friday. Predicted totals Monday to FridayDrough...

State of Texas: Testimony and intense cross-examination set tone for Paxton trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:50 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The impeachment trial for suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton is underway at the Texas State Capitol, beginning Tuesday morning despite Paxton's requests to dismiss all articles of impeachment. As presiding officer of the trial, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick functioned as a judge by kicking off the trial with procedural moves taking up the majority of the morning. Proceedings began with Supreme Court of Texas Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht administering oaths to Patrick and others involved in the process. Senators each took an oath to serve as jurors, except for Paxton's wife, Sen. Angela Paxton, who is barred from voting in the trial. The Texas House adopted 20 articles of impeachment against Paxton. The Senate will consider 16 of those articles in the trial. Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht, left, swears in Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, right, before the first day of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial in the Senate chambers at the Texas State C...

College football: South Dakota blanks Tommies 24-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:50 GMT

The St. Thomas football team was shut out for the first time in 12 years Saturday, absorbing a 24-0 loss to South Dakota in Vermillion, S.D.The last time a Tommies team did not score in a game was a 21-0 loss to Wisconsin-Whitewater in the 2011 Division III playoffs.The St. Thomas defense played well, limiting South Dakota (1-1) to six first downs and 26 yards rushing in the first half. But the Coyotes heated up in the second half to build on their 7-0 lead at intermission.Three Tommies defenders finished with seven tackles apiece — Grif Wurtz, Tommy Shelstad and Jack Mohler.For the game, South Dakota outgained St. Thomas 309 yards to 166. The Tommies managed just 33 yards rushing.St. Thomas quarterback Tak Tateoka made his first collegiate start on Saturday, completing 15 of 22 passes for 133 yards. His top receiver was Colin Chase, with five receptions for 40 yards.But the most telling statistic of the game might be freshman Elliot Huether being so busy that he became the second p...

Once a St. Louis County subdivision, now a disc golf course

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:50 GMT

BRIDGETON, Mo. - Hundreds of homes once sat on the grounds of a disc golf course in northwest St. Louis County. The Carrollton subdivision of Bridgeton has been cleared of homes for more than a decade, and in many spots, closer to two or three. Nearly 2,000 homes and businesses were forced out of Bridgeton when St. Louis Lambert International Airport moved forward with plans for a billion-dollar runway. With the subdivision largely abandoned, one of the challenges the City of Bridgeton faces in the present day is how to give it new life. The Carrollton Park Disc Golf Course, located conveniently near businesses and apartments that still stand, offers hope for more to come. Carrollton Park Disc Golf Course (FOX 2 photo - March 2023)Carrollton Park Disc Golf Course (FOX 2 photo - March 2023)According to the Professional Disc Golf Association, the Carrollton Park Disc Golf Course was established in 2012 by Dave McCormack. It consists of 18 holes and stretches through more than 7,600 fe...

No. 22 CU Buffs humbled Nebraska Cornhuskers while stuck in 2nd gear for half. And if you’re CSU Rams right now, that’s scary.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:50 GMT

BOULDER — A Deion Sanders team just gave up eight sacks and 11 tackles for losses. A Deion Sanders team drew nine penalties for 80 yards.That same Deion Sanders team just won by 22 points. Against Nebraska.Which, the way Coach Prime sees it, must mean that this Deion Sanders team is pretty … darn … good.“A win is a win,” Sanders said after his 22nd-ranked Buffs stomped the hated Huskers, 36-14. “To just think that we played like we played and we won by that margin, that’s a pretty good feeling for any coach. And I think (it’s great) for you all to see what we’re capable of doing.”If Saturday was any indication, CU might be just scratching the surface.The Buffs started painfully slow, struggled to run the ball, shot themselves in several metaphorical feet, managed three touchdowns in six red-zone trips and were stuffed on their only official fourth-down try of the afternoon.And yet for the final 33 minutes of the 72nd meeting betw...

Man hospitalized in Buena Park hit-and-run, suspect at large

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:50 GMT

A hit-and-run suspect remains at large after a man was struck and hospitalized in Buena Park.On Aug. 30, Buena Park police responded to a crash at the intersection of Brazil Drive and Nicaragua Circle around 5:23 p.m. Arriving officers found a 37-year-old man lying on the road and unconscious. The suspect had fled the scene before authorities arrived. The victim was transported to UCI Medical Center with major injuries. He remains in stable condition on Saturday, officials said.A witness told police the suspect, driving a red pickup truck, had sped away eastbound on Brazil Drive without stopping to render aid or contact authorities.Surveillance video of the suspect’s vehicle was released. Police are hoping the public can help identify the person responsible. Hospital needs help identifying hit-and-run patient found in South L.A. Police are searching for a red pickup truck believed to be involved in a hit-and-run crash on Aug. 30, 2023. (Buena Park Police Department)Anyone who reco...

College football: San Jose State crushes FCS Cal Poly to get first win of 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:50 GMT

SAN JOSE — Chevan Cordeiro threw for 205 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead San Jose State to its first win of the season, beating Cal Poly 59-3 on Saturday at Spartan Stadium.Kairee Robinson rushed for 124 yards and scored two touchdowns.The Spartans got off to a quick start as they scored 38 points in the first half. Running back Quali Conley scored twice in the first quarter on a pair of 10-yard touchdown rushes.With 13 minutes left in the second quarter, the game went into a weather delay due to a lightning warning. Play was stopped for 45 minutes.San Jose State’s football teams leaves the field midway through the 2nd quarter as their game with Cal Poly is interrupted by a lightning storm, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) Related ArticlesCollege Sports | San Jose State Spartans preparing another elite quarterback against Cal Poly College Sports | Mountain West power ratings: Fresno State, ...