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Cook County's Road Home Program expanded to help newly released inmates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:37:12 GMT

CHICAGO — A program designed to help former prison inmates re-enter society is expanding.       "We're committed to this work because we know the need is great. Data shows that nearly 2 million people in this country are in prison or jails and approximately 76,000 of them are in Illinois," said Cook County Board of Commissioners president Toni Preckwinkle about the reentry navigation initiative. Each year, about 26,000 men and women are released from Illinois prisons. Cook County corrections officer charged with murder after Niles nightclub parking lot shooting Cook County is investing $450,000 to grow the Road Home Program. It was previously available to Chicago residents, and it's now opening up in the suburbs. The money is coming from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. The program provides navigation, career coaching, training, support services and paid work experience to people released from behind bars.  It also helps prevent repeat offenses.  Read more: Latest Chicago new...

Orioles’ Brandon Hyde calls Red Sox manager Alex Cora’s comments ‘disrespectful to our hitters’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:37:12 GMT

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he was “pretty disappointed” in comments made by Boston Red Sox skipper Alex Cora on Monday night questioning Baltimore’s success at the plate, calling them “disrespectful to our hitters.”After Baltimore’s 5-4 win, Cora was asked about starting pitcher Chris Sale’s struggles, which included getting just two whiffs on the Orioles’ 42 swings against him. The Orioles didn’t strike out in the game, the first time they’ve achieved that feat since Aug. 8, 2010.“At one point there, there was no swings-and-misses and tough pitches,” Cora told reporters. “But we better give credit to them, I guess. There was one at-bat there by [James] McCann that was sliders down and in, and he kept fouling off, fouling off, fouling off and then he got a fastball. It was down, the location wasn’t great, and he hit a rocket the other way. I don’t know. We got to take a look at it and se...

I-35 repairs delayed to begin April 30: Expect single-lane reductions until May 27

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:37:12 GMT

Repairs to Interstate 35 between North Branch and Harris has been postponed to begin April 30 due to weather delays, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The previously scheduled repair to concrete damage of the interstate will now begin at 1 p.m., on April 30.Until May 12, northbound I-35, between Minnesota Highway 95 and north of the Harris Exit and County Road 10, will be reduced to a single lane. The full-lane will not reopen until noon on May 5, but close again at the end of the day on May 7, allowing for more accessible weekend travel.Repairs to southbound I-35, from north of Minnesota 95 and Harris Exit/County 10 Road, will begin on May 15, reducing it to a single lane. Again, the full lanes will reopen for weekend travel 6 p.m., on May 20, and close 9 a.m., on May 22.The repairs to I-35 are expected to be completed by 6 p.m. on May 27. More information regarding road closures and repairs can be found at www.511mn.org.

U.S. Highway 61 between 70th street and U.S. Highway 10 repairs and single-lane reduction delayed until Tuesday, May 2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:37:12 GMT

Repairs to U.S. Highway 61, between 70th street and Highway 10, have been delayed until May 2.The previously scheduled April 27 repairs are being pushed back due to weather, but U.S. 61 will still be reduced to single-lane starting May 2.Southbound U.S. Highway 61 will be reduced to single-lane at 6 a.m., on May 2, until 11 p.m. on May 15. This section of repairs will be between 70th street and U.S. Highway 10 in the Cottage Grove area.Northbound U.S. 61 will be reduced to single-lane 9 a.m., on May 15, until May 26. The northbound section repairs will be between U.S. Highway 10 to 70th street.With the repairs expected to be completed by May 26, the Minnesota Department of Transportation notes that weather conditions may impact the schedule and road closures. The community can stay up to date at www.511mn.org.Related ArticlesNews | Deaths of 10-year-old girls and 13-year-old boy underscore the need for ATV safety precautions News | With $17.5B surplus, MN ...

NY AG Office to hold statewide gun buyback

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:37:12 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- The Office of the Attorney General will be holding a statewide gun buyback program on Saturday."Gun Violence unfortunately is a problem not only all across the state, but also all across our nation," said Letitia James, New York State Attorney General. "And what we got to do is work together to address gun violence here in the State of New York working with law enforcement officers and letting individuals know that the number one cause of death for young children is guns."To help combat gun violence, on Saturday, April 29th from 10-1pm in locations across the state, the Office of the Attorney General will be holding a gun buyback program.Depending on the type of gun you bring in, you can receive between $25-$500 in a pre-paid gift card. According to Attorney General James, no questions will be asked and you can bring in as many guns as you want. However, there is a limit on how much you get for 3-D printed guns. Those wanting to surrender firearms are being t...

No names added to DWI Victims Memorial, this year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:37:12 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - National Crime Victims’ Week (NCVRW) runs from April 23 through the 29. This year’s theme, Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect. Change. Rensselaer County honoring those affected by DWI with a memorial ceremony Tuesday. Sheriff’s missing K-9 found The DWI Victims Memorial on Congress Street in Troy has 37 names listed on a wall to remember the lives lost.“By remembering your loved ones, we keep this issue alive and hopefully prevent further tragedy. It's impossible to know how much good we're doing, but I do know we have no new names this year,” said Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly.More than 100 people gathered for the somber ceremony, among them was Amy Plantz, who lost her son Chris nearly 20 years ago, and spoke about her loss.“As we come together united in tragedy and grief, we all have different stories. But the end result is the same. We have all lost someone that we love. Someone that meant the world to us, a brother...

Trial opens in E. Jean Carroll's rape lawsuit against Trump

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:37:12 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A former advice columnist’s nearly 30-year-old rape claim against Donald Trump went to trial Tuesday as jurors in the federal civil case heard her allegation of being attacked in a luxury department store dressing room. The former president says nothing happened between them.E. Jean Carroll will testify that the assault that happened in a few minutes in a fitting room in 1996 “would change her life forever,” one of her lawyers, Shawn Crowley, said in an opening statement.“Filled with fear and shame, she kept silent for decades. Eventually, though, silence became impossible,” Crowley said. And when Carroll broke that silence in a 2019 memoir, the then-president “used the most powerful platform on Earth to lie about what he had done, attack Ms. Carroll’s integrity and insult her appearance.”Trump wasn't in court, and his lawyers haven’t yet previewed their case for the six-man, three-woman jury.The trial stands to tests Trump's “Teflon Don” reputation for shaking off s...

Home health aide accused of stealing money

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:37:12 GMT

CHESTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) - New York State Police have arrested Erica Hitchcock-Smith, 40, of Chester after they say she stole from someone she should have been caring for. She is now facing two charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police said they received a complaint about missing money on February 20. After an investigation police determined that Hitchcock-Smith had stolen money from a Warren County resident on multiple occasions, totaling more than $2,800. This allegedly happened when Hitchcock-Smith was a home health aide.Charges:Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree (felony)Petit Larceny (misdemeanor)Hitchcock-Smith was arrested and processed at the State Police barracks in Chestertown. She was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Chestertown Town Court on May 9, and was released. 

Lake George seeks a non-indigenous school mascot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:37:12 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Another New York school district is examining its mascot and logo history, following a requirement late last year from the state Department of Education calling for Native American mascots to be removed from schools by the end of the 2022-23 school year. At Lake George Central School District, that means it's time to call off the "Warriors." Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "This week, the New York State Board of Regents officially adopted the regulation prohibiting the use of Indigenous names, mascots and logos by public schools," the district wrote last week, following the finalization of the regulations. "We do anticipate further guidance from the New York State Education Department (NYSED), however, based on this information the 'Warriors' nickname and mascot fall under this regulation and will need to be retired."For Lake George, the process to replace the "Warriors" title and mascot will be...

Trooper quickly nabs accused burglars fleeing scene

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:37:12 GMT

MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A New York State Police trooper is being credited with de-escalating a tense situation after two burglary suspects were allegedly fleeing the scene. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “It’s just a quiet neighborhood," said Moreau resident Kevin Parsons. "Everybody stays to themselves, minds their own business." Parsons lives down the street from a home on Hilton Drive where police were responding after a call around 5:45 p.m. Monday over a burglary in progress.As officers were on their way, so too was the homeowner after receiving a call from an alert neighbor. Parsons told News10's Anya Tucker that he saw the homeowner making their way down the street and attempting to block a truck outside the home. “I just saw a red car come around the corner about 100 miles an hour, cuts off the end of the driveway and cuts off the truck," he said. Floridians arrested over Colonie grandparent scam Somehow the truc...