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AG Kwame Raoul backs Johnson, Vallas endorsed by Ja'Mal Green, councilmembers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:28:58 GMT

CHICAGO — On the heels of a Tuesday night debate focused on public safety, Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson picked up key endorsements on Wednesday.One finalist received the support of one of the state's highest elected officials, while a former mayoral opponent backed another. Brandon Johnson was endorsed by Illinois' top legal professional, Attorney General Kwame Raoul. Amid this election season, Raoul is the first statewide elected official to endorse a candidate for mayor. Raoul said he had discussions with both candidates before making his decision.  Johnson, Vallas pick up endorsements, participate in public safety forum at UIC "After all of the conversations, I decided that Brandon is better for Chicago," Raoul said. To improve safety and curb violence in Chicago, Johnson says part of his crime reduction strategy includes hiring or promoting 200 detectives. Raoul stressed confidence that Johnson’s leadership would improve the city’s clearance rates...

Feds: 6 people indicted in drug trafficking investigation after shipping meth from California to Chicago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:28:58 GMT

CHICAGO — Five people from Chicago and one person from California have been indicted on federal charges after selling meth shipped from California to Chicago.According to federal prosecutors, the group of people, five from Chicago and one from Sacramento, California, are all facing drug trafficking charges after more than 200 parcels of suspected meth were shipped to the group in Chicago. 5 in custody after attempted robbery on CTA train in Loop The indictment was filed on Tuesday and alleges the shipments happened between February 2022 and February 2023.Money was also shipped back to the person in California by private shipping companies, including FedEx and UPS. Chicago man files class action suit against Buffalo Wild Wings, says boneless wings are just nuggets Several law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, DEA, FBI, Chicago Police Department, Riverside Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations were involved in the investigation.

Several students sickened after possibly eating pot gummies at California school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:28:58 GMT

(KTLA) – At least seven people needed medical evaluation Wednesday afternoon after possibly ingesting marijuana gummies at a school in Sun Valley, California officials said.The incident was reported around 1:20 p.m. at 7330 N. Bakman Avenue, the site of Sun Valley Magnet School, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.The patients, all believed to be school age, were being evaluated for "sudden illness" after ingesting what is believed to be chewable marijuana, officials said. They were all conscious and breathing.Several Los Angeles Fire Department units responded to the school, aerial video from Nexstar's KTLA showed.No further details about the incident have been released.Marijuana and marijuana edibles are widely available in cannabis stores across California, where voters legalized recreational use in 2016. This is a developing story.

Winnipeg Set To Host Major Conference On Cybersecurity and Cyber Insurance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:28:58 GMT

First Warning: Weekend cold snap may bring a few snowflakes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:28:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A late-season cold snap blows into central Texas on the heels of strong to severe thunderstorms late Thursday night.We wake up Friday morning with temperatures in the lower 40s and northerly winds howling at more than 30 miles per hour. A Wind Advisory may be issued Friday by the National Weather Service. Wind chills early Friday drop below freezing in some areas.Forecast wind chill temperatures Friday morningCold, cloudy weather lingers through the weekend into early next week. Freezing temperatures are possible only in the coldest Hill Country communities through Monday morning, though they will not fall as cold as the 20s, nor will they be widespread. Freezing temperatures are not expected in Austin nor our eastern communities.Wait... Did He Say Snow?A weak disturbance in the atmosphere may generate a few light rain showers in our southern tier of counties this weekend, then a likelihood of cold rain on the first day of spring Monday.But cold rain is not the only ...

Austin creek turns green and it's not for St. Patrick's Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:28:58 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for March 15, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dead fish are littering the shoreline of Shoal Creek in central Austin, and several others were spotted floating in the water Tuesday, according to photos from a KXAN viewer. The water in the creek has also turned green in spots. Officials tell KXAN it's because of a water main break.The TCEQ Austin region said it learned about a water discharge into the creek on March 14. A 12-inch water main broke near Shoal Creek Boulevard and Bull Creek Road. TCEQ crews responded to the area on March 15 and noted the dead fish and unclear water conditions.Crews repaired the pipe on the morning of March 15. The Austin region will monitor the creek until it returns to normal.Photos taken March 15, 2023 at Austin's Shoal Creek. Photo courtesy: Matt FranksPhotos taken March 15, 2023 at Austin's Shoal Creek. Photo courtesy: Matt FranksPhotos taken March 15, 2023 at Austin's Shoal Creek. Photo court...

Strong thunderstorms possible with cold front Thursday night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:28:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Warm, humid air is blowing into central Texas ahead of an approaching storm. Cloudy skies start off our Thursday with a few light rain showers, especially mid-morning. Afternoon sunshine brings warmer, muggy conditions.A late-evening cold front brings the main threat of strong to severe storms. Storms are trending a bit later now, and more focused from I-35 eastward as opposed to the Hill Country. While hail and wind damage are possible, widespread storm damage is not currently expected.Forecast clouds/radar Thursday at 10 p.m.Forecast clouds/radar Thursday at 11 p.m.Forecast clouds/radar Thursday night at midnightDownload our KXAN Weather App for GPS-based warnings and alerts as dangerous weather threatens. Following the severe weather threat comes a significant cold snap that lasts through SXSW Music Festival weekend. Freezing temperatures are possible in the Hill Country, where a few wet snowflakes may mix with cold rain. Find the details below: FIRST WARNING: ...

Pflugerville PD searching for missing disabled man

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:28:58 GMT

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN)-- The Pflugerville Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing disabled man, according to a tweet from Pflugerville PD. Pa Albert Gallegos, 32, was last seen March 5 in Travis County, police said.Gallegos is described as a Hispanic man, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 142 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, according to police. He was last seen wearing green cargo pants and a gray shirt, police said. Gallegos also has tattoos on his chest and right arm. He also has operation scars on his left leg, police said.Anyone with information on Gallegos' whereabouts are urged to contact Pflugerville PD at (512) 990-6700.

Cheech Marin jokes about retirement while 'chilling' in Austin during SXSW

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:28:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Legendary comedian and actor Cheech Marin came to Austin this week to "chill," but his idea of relaxing involved a whole lot of work. Not only did he sit for an extended conversation about art at the South by Southwest Festival, but he also premiered one of the four movies he has coming out this year. Marin is best known for the comedy films he started making in the 1970s as part of the duo "Cheech and Chong." His resume now features more than 70 films and dozens of TV shows. That's not all, though. He also worked on music and lends his talents to video games, theme parks, books and art. People might not know, though, that Marin is an extensive art collector and is recognized as one of the preeminent advocates for Chicano art. Most of the works he collected are paintings, but there are also drawings, prints, mixed-media artworks, sculptures and photography. It's now the core of The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of t...

Second gentleman decries abortion policies in Texas: 'It's totally unacceptable'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:28:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff spoke Wednesday at South by Southwest about equal rights, his relationship with Kamala Harris and the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.  Emhoff said when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Harris called him and said, “Dougie, they finally did it,” he recalled. Emhoff said what has come in the wake of the ruling in states like Texas is “unacceptable.”“We have fundamental rights that we fought so hard for that woman like my mother and so many others fought so hard for to be snatched away by a court. It's totally unacceptable,” he said. Emhoff then recounted the story of an Austin woman he met at the State of the Union who could not receive an abortion in Texas, even though it was medically necessary, and nearly died of sepsis. “[Texas] is one of those states that is trying to roll back not only abortion rights but voting rights and what you can read and what you can think. It's totally unacceptable,” he sa...