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Chicago considering first city-owned grocery store

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

CHICAGO — Mayor Johnson has announced that Chicago has partnered with the Economic Security Project to work on a pathway toward opening a city-owned grocery store.The non-profit will provide technical assistance to the city.“All Chicagoans deserve to live near convenient, affordable, healthy grocery options. We know access to grocery stores is already a challenge for many residents, especially on the South and West sides,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson.Food deserts have been a cause for concern on the South and West Sides after departures of Walmart, Aldi and others. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 63.5% of residents in West Englewood and 52% of residents in East Garfield Park live more than half a mile from their nearest grocery store.“The City of Chicago is reimagining the role government can play in our lives by exploring a public option for grocery stores via a municipally owned grocery store and market,” said Ameya Pawar, Senior Advisor at Economic Security Projec...

Would Pence dine alone with a woman if he had a female VP?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

(NewsNation) — Former Vice President Mike Pence’s dining habits sparked headlines in 2017, after one of his comments during a 2002 interview was unearthed during his first year in the role.That comment? Pence said he would not dine privately with any women other than his wife Karen, or even attend events with alcohol without her. “I remember I said, ‘Well, I promised her that I wouldn’t dine alone with a woman that’s not my wife.’ It wasn’t very controversial until after I became vice president,” Pence told NewsNation host Leland Vittert during a town hall appearance on Wednesday night. Pence on gender-affirming care: ‘We love you but wait’ After Pence said he would consider having a woman as a running mate, Vittert asked again about Pence and his potential VP's dining arrangements, should he win the nomination.“How would that work out if you had a female vice president?” Vittert asked.“That’s a very clever question, it really is," Pence responded. "Let me say, it’s a promise...

Here's how to help: Relief for deadly Morocco quake and Libya floods

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

CHICAGO -- At least 5,100 people are dead after the collapse of two dams released a flood in Libya and almost 3,000 are reported dead after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morocco. The number of deaths in Libya was likely to increase since teams are still collecting bodies with at least 9,000 people are missing. At least 30,000 people in Derna were displaced.Of the 2,122 deaths reported as a result of the earthquake in Morocco, 1,351 were in Al Haouz, a region with a population of around 570,000, according to Morocco’s 2014 census.UNICEF estimated that roughly 100,000 children “have been impacted by the powerful earthquake.” About one-third of the population in Morocco is children.Several organizations in the Chicagoland area and worldwide have dedicated their efforts to provide ample assistance amid the humanitarian crisis, here are just a few: Donation sites: Morocco Earthquake Relief (hhrd.org)Middle East | Donate Now | Islamic Relief USA (irusa.org)Libya Floods Response | Zakat F...

Power outages affecting PfISD schools; Copperfield students to be picked up early or moved to Delco

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) -- Some school campuses in the Pflugerville Independent School District are being affected by ongoing power outages caused by storms in the area overnight and early Thursday morning. The school district posted an update on its website at 9:56 a.m. of the status of power at campuses at that time: These are the campuses that we know of as of now with partial power: Pflugerville Elementary - Partial Power. We are waiting on an update from Oncor Energy at this time. Our school day will proceed as normal. Teachers will adjust learning activities as needed. We will provide more detailed updates when available.Copperfield Elementary - Parents asked to pick up students early. Students who remain after 11 a.m. will be moved to Delco Elementary. Please check your email for end-of-day dismissal instructions.Northwest Elementary - Partial Power. We are waiting on an update from Oncor Energy at this time. Our school day will proceed as normal. Teachers will adjust lear...

Trump won’t be tried with Powell and Chesebro next month in the Georgia election case, a judge rules

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

By KATE BRUMBACK (Associated Press)ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge ruled Thursday that former President Donald Trump and 16 others will be tried separately from two defendants who are set to go to trial next month in the case accusing them of participating in an illegal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election.Lawyers Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro had filed demands for a speedy trial, and Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee had set their trial to begin Oct. 23. Trump and other defendants had asked to be tried separately from Powell and Chesebro, with some saying they could not be ready by the late October trial date.Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis last month obtained an indictment against Trump and the 18 others, charging them under the state’s anti-racketeering law in their efforts to deny Democrat Joe Biden’s victory over the Republican incumbent.Willis had been pushing to try all 19 defendants together, arguing that it woul...

St. Paul City Council to amend marijuana ordinance, barring smoking from parks, playground, reduced penalties

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

Weeks after recreational marijuana became legal statewide, the St. Paul City Council is planning to approve new rules limiting where residents may smoke.A public hearing on Wednesday drew strong opinions on all sides, with anti-smoking advocates urging the council not to back down from efforts to keep second-hand smoke of any kind out of public places enjoyed by children and families. A final vote is scheduled for Sept. 20.The proposed ordinance amendment follows the city’s existing anti-tobacco rules, barring smoking of any sort in parks and playgrounds unless it’s part of a cultural ceremony or in an area designated with signage by the director of St. Paul Parks and Recreation.On Wednesday, the council amended a previous proposal from Council Member Chris Tolbert, reducing penalties and softening language in light of heavy criticism from advocates for marijuana decriminalization. At Tolbert’s request, the new ordinance makes no mention of marijuana in particular,...

Manhunt following shooting of Iowa police officer ends with arrest in Minnesota

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

ALGONA, Iowa (AP) — A northern Iowa police officer was shot Wednesday night, prompting a manhunt that ended with an arrest in Minnesota.The Iowa State Patrol said the officer was shot around 8 p.m. in Algona, a town of about 5,300 residents. The officer’s name and details about the officer’s condition were not immediately released.The 43-year-old suspect fled, prompting a Blue Alert to let the public know a suspect who posed a potential threat to law enforcement was on the loose.KCCI-TV reported that the suspect was captured just before midnight and taken into custody in Brown County, Minnesota, according to a news release from the sheriff. Brown County is about 100 miles (161 kilometers) north of Algona. The release said the man was captured without incident.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Woodbury mother’s two-part murder trial enters mental health phase Crime & Public Safety | Bayport man gets federal prison sentence for punching S...

Kid's Korner Playground reopening in Clifton Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The town of Clifton Park announced the grand reopening of the Kid's Korner Playground at Clifton Common. The ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for September 15 at 5:30 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The new and improved playground includes fun, expanded equipment for kids to enjoy, including sensory driven elements and widened accessibility options. The original wooden structure, which was built in 1989, has been upgraded to a more durable composite material with modern amenities that the community will be able to use for decades to come. Clifton Park Town Supervisor Phil Barrett will lead the opening ceremony alongside members of the town board. Clifton Common is located on Clifton Common Boulevard, just off of Vischer Ferry Road.

Amsterdam woman charged with welfare fraud

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

FULTONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested Yolanda Feliciano, 33, for welfare fraud. Feliciano allegedly filed a SNAP recertification application but failed to disclose all household income. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Feliciano received $1,632 in SNAP benefits that she was not entitled to. She was charged with welfare fraud in the fourth degree and offering a false instrument for filing in the second degree.Feliciano was released with an appearance ticket to the City of Amsterdam Court at a later date. The case was investigated by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Unit, the Department of Social Services, and the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.

Fort William Henry hosting Lake George community day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:02 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Fort William Henry spends every summer welcoming Lake George visitors to enjoy a slice of local history. On Sunday, it's the local community that gets a turn at the Community Day at Fort William Henry.From 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17, visitors to Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center can enjoy BBQ food, live music by DJ Suzie Q and Fran, kids games, and tours of Fort William Henry's fort and museum. The community day has changed in form a fair amount over the years, but the core mission is unchanged.“It started as a clambake when I was a kid,” says Fort William Henry Corp. CEO Kathy Flacke Muncil. “Our goal was to give everyone a chance to relax after a long summer. I want everyone to feel the joy I did as a kid, running around the property on a beautiful September day.”The annual community day directly supports Lake George Women in Need, an area nonprofit that supports women and families in need of food, clothing, medical aid and more aro...