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NASCAR's Street Race was a moment in Chicago sports history

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:02 GMT

CHICAGO — A year of planning, preparations, and debate, a first in the long, proud history of Chicago sports. Like others in the city's history, it had its bumps in the road, though it was water that would be the bain of this most unique event that was announced in July 2022. There were as many detractors for these two days of stock car racing as their were supporters, but in the end mother nature would have her say.Both races were shortened, events surrounding it were canceled, as Chicago endured a deluge that nearly made it a three-day event instead of two. In the end, however, the shots of colorful stock cars racing around the track along with the skyline emerging from the clouds to have a sunny finish Sunday did leave a positive impression of NASCAR's first downtown venture. WGN News Now has this lookback in pictures & video of the weekend that was at the first-ever NASCAR Chicago Street Race.Drivers are getting their first chance to take to the @NASCARChicago course today.....

New plankton exhibit at Shedd Aquarium brings 'bottom of food chain' to forefront

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:02 GMT

CHICAGO — The Shedd Aquarium is debuting a brand new exhibit of its tiniest creatures. Called "Plankton Revealed," the exhibit centers around the culturing of microscopic plankton that provide food for many species throughout the aquarium.  Visitors will get a magnified look at the tiny organisms, to see how they live.  Around Town visits the Shedd Aquarium Shedd Aquarium's Rachel Zak says the new exhibit is a way to bring the "bottom of the food chain" to the forefront. "Without the tiny, tiny, microscopic phyto, or algae, without that phytoplankton, you could not have those tiny little creatures and from those tiny little creatures, you could not have baby fish, and from baby fish, you could raise bigger fish and bigger fish all the way up to sharks and whales," Zak said. "So it really is this tiny, tiny concept with a giant impact."Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines"Planton revealed" is also the Shedd's first bilingual display with Spanish translations throughout. The exh...

Bravo to debut show that takes place in small-town Illinois

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:02 GMT

BENTON, Ill. (WTVO) — Two "Real Housewives of New York City" will topline a new Bravo series that was recorded in a small town in Illinois."Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake" features Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan as they help revitalize Benton, a southern Illinois town with a population of 450.The town was "devastated by the pandemic," according to a press release, and the show follows Morgan, once married to the great-grandson of J.P. Morgan, and de Lesseps, the ex-wife of Count Alexandre de Lesseps.According to TODAY, de Lesseps said in an interview she had "never been to this part of the country," and found the experience interesting. "We did so many things that we would never do," de Lesseps said. "Like, I caught a catfish with my bare hands.""Welcome to Crappie Lake" premieres on Bravo July 9.

Daughters of fallen St. Paul fire captain get financial boost from nonprofit: ‘We’re so thankful for people like your dad’

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:02 GMT

The two daughters of a St. Paul fire captain who died unexpectedly last month went to fire department headquarters Thursday to pick up his last paycheck, and Minnesota 100 Club members were also there to give each young woman a check.The nonprofit provides financial support to families of first responders who die or are seriously injured in the line of duty. Capt. Chris Parsons’ daughter, Kaya Parsons, recently graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in aerospace engineering, and Annika Parsons will be a junior at St. Cloud State University and is majoring in business.Parsons, known for his statewide advocacy for firefighter health and safety, had a heart attack an hour and a half after finishing a shift, said St. Paul Assistant Fire Chief Jeramiah Melquist. The fire department and the International Association of Fire Fighters are classifying the 48-year-old’s death as occurring in the line of duty.St. Paul Fire Capt. Chris Parsons. (Courtesy of International...

The Killers add First Avenue show the night before they headline Target Field

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:02 GMT

Las Vegas rock band the Killers will play their most intimate metro show in nearly 20 years when they headline First Avenue on July 13, the day before the band’s local stadium debut at Target Field.Tickets are $95 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday through Axs. There is a strict four ticket limit and tickets are non-transferable. Tickets being resold on any other platform are invalid. According to First Avenue, “Attempts to exceed the ticket limit of four tickets per customer or household, or to game the system in any way, will result in cancellation of orders without notice.”The Killers emerged in 2004 with the album “Hot Fuss,” a worldwide hit that topped seven million in sales. Their debut single “Mr. Brightside” went double platinum and they’ve since returned to the charts with a string of hits that include “Somebody Told Me,” “When You Were Young,” “Read My Mind,” “Human,” “Spaceman,” “Runaways,” “The Man,” “Run for Cover,” “Caution” and “My Own Soul’s Warning.”In March 2...

Six suspected fatal overdoses reported in Schenectady

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:02 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department reported that there have been six suspected fatal overdoses since the beginning of July. Anyone who knows of individuals struggling with a substance use disorder is asked to reach out to resources for help. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Schenectady Police are working with partners including the Schenectady County Public Health, the Schenectady County Office of Community Services, our partners at Catholic Charities and New Choices Recovery Center, and other services throughout the region to assist during this time. Below is a list of available services:Catholic Charities/Project Safe Point Call their 24/7 Health Hub at their toll-free number 1-866-930-4999. Services offered include harm reduction, overdose prevention (including naloxone) treatment readiness and referral, syringe exchange, and HIV and Hepatitis C Screening. Fentanyl test strips are also availab...

Non compete ban bill faces opposition

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:02 GMT

 ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- A bill that passed in the legislature, and awaits the governor's approval, could remove all non compete agreements in the workplace. While some say it's about time, others think it could be disastrous. Noncompete agreements are contracts that ban workers at one company from going to work for, or starting a competing business within a certain period of time after leaving their job.  Non-compete agreements may soon be banned in NY "I think noncompete agreements can play a very valuable role in certain circumstances so therefore an outright ban on all noncompete agreements in virtually all circumstances… I think that is quite problematic,: said Andrei Iancu, Cofounder of Council for Innovation Promotion and private practice lawyer. Iancu said, the legislation should be narrowly tailored, "So non compete agreements are most useful for high-level employees and employees with intimate knowledge of the trade secrets of a company." But sponsor of the bill, Senator ...

Rensselaer cannabis dispensary hosting grand opening

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:02 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Stage One Dispensary in Rensselaer is celebrating their grand opening. The business, located at 810 Broadway Unit C, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. on July 7 to commemorate the occasion. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The dispensary's owners Galina Innes, Nathaniel Innes, Josh Mirsky and Sugey Mirsky will be joined by Rensselaer Mayor Michael Stammel and other city officials for the ceremony. The business will offer a plethora of products and services, including in-person pickup and adult-use cannabis delivery. Stage One will be the first cannabis dispensary to open in Rensselaer County. The ceremony will be held in conjunction with the Office of Cannabis Management.

Swimmer to cross Lake George in support of Silver Bay YMCA

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:02 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A longtime member of the Silver Bay YMCA on the upper west side of Lake George is taking on a challenge. The goal: $50,000 raised for the YMCA his family has loved for three generations. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Area native Scott Cotten has started a campaign to swim the length of Lake George in support of the Silver Bay YMCA. The swim is planned for the week of Aug. 14-17, with the exact day depending on the weather.“I learned to swim in Lake George and Silver Bay has always been my first true love, sobeing able to swim the length of the lake and raise money to help others to learn to swim in the lake at Silver Bay is a very special opportunity,” said Cotten. “I’m hoping to raise at least $50,000 towards a combination of Silver Camp swim lessons and overall swim and waterfront safety.”Cotten's relationship to the Hague-area YMCA goes back to 1936, when his grandfather spent time there. C...

Schenectady man convicted in 2020 assault case

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:10:02 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Demar Reinfurt, 43, of Schenectady, was convicted of five charges for assaulting a woman inside his apartment on March 27, 2020. Reinfurt faces a maximum of 25 years in prison and will be sentenced on September 7. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Reinfurt was convicted of repeatedly hitting the victim in the head and hands with a hammer. The victim was locked inside his apartment and sustained a depressed skull fracture, broken bones in both hands and other injuries.Reinfurt was convicted of the following charges:Assault in the First DegreeAttempted Assault in the First DegreeCriminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third DegreeUnlawful Imprisonment in the First DegreeUnlawful Imprisonment in the Second DegreeDuring the trial, Reinfurt claimed the assault was justified because the victim allegedly swung a board at his bicep. The jury rejected the self-defense claim.