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20 years ago Friday, the Bears opened new Soldier Field opened

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

CHICAGO — When it comes to the Bears and their home stadium, things were much different 25 years ago on Friday.That's when the team was getting ready to start a new era at Soldier Field in a stadium that had undergone a massive renovation over nearly two years that still creates debate today.(JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)On September 29, 2003, the venue had its grand reopening as the Bears hosted the Packers on Monday Night Football on a cool evening in Chicago. This came after the venue had undergone a $632 million that completely transformed the inside while adding a new look to the outside over 21 months. The latter caused plenty of controversy, with many still saying today that it looks as if a spaceship had landed inside the nearly 100-year-old venue. A number of luxury suites were added along with different decks that actually dropped the capacity of the stadium to 61,500. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)It was a welcome moment for the Bears, who were forced to play...

Reservation holders frustrated after Signature Room abruptly closes without notice

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

CHICAGO -- The iconic Signature Room at the former John Hancock building abruptly closed Thursday morning and those who have put down money to reserve the restaurant for their special occasion said they're out of a place and money."I know they put a letter out for people, but they should’ve put an email out notifying people that have huge events," Andrea Purnell said.A sign posted on the door of the elevator lobby at the former John Hancock building and a message on the restaurant's Facebook page informed customers of the closure. Chicago’s iconic Signature Room closes abruptly Purnell was disappointed she didn't receive a heads up the business was closing down. 10 years ago, Purnell planned a special event for her mother at the 95th floor restaurant and was hoping to recreate those memories again in November, but instead she said she was blindsided."I've been paying them since June and I think I paid the day before," Purnell said. "I even paid an extra $400 because it was going t...

City approves petition signed by Taylor residents to stop pay increases for city council members

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) -- A petition signed by more than 1,300 Taylor residents was approved by the City of Taylor and the city clerk in an attempt to overturn a pay increase for city council members, a city spokesperson confirmed to KXAN Friday.The petition was submitted by Terry Burris, the man who started the petition.“Most were upset that the council gave themselves an increase,” Burris said.On Aug. 17, after nearly a year of discussing pay compensation, council members voted 3-2 to approve an increase that would pay council members $500 for every meeting they attend and the mayor $750 for each meeting he attends. Taylor residents try to stop pay increase for city council members Burris had to gather 940 signatures in order to make the petition valid. He set up at the local farmer’s market and saw a massive turnout from the community. He said 125 people showed up the first day to sign the petition, and in total, he received 1,345 signatures in 20 days.As for the next steps, here...

Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore using NIL money for turkey-based food truck

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In an effort to stand out in Austin's food truck scene, Texas Longhorns wide receiver Deandre Moore wants to talk turkey.With his mother Taleea doing the cooking, the freshman wideout is using NIL money to fund Jive Turkey, a food truck with a turkey-based menu in central Austin at 1637 E. Riverside Drive. Longhorns’ Gbenda seeing perseverance pay off While in high school, Moore was looking to incorporate leaner sources of protein into his diet as he trained to be a college athlete. One of his solutions was replacing ground beef with ground turkey, and that was eventually the catalyst for the Jive Turkey concept. He also noticed that most of the food trucks with affordable selections were beef-based, so he wanted to promote well-being and bring underserved neighborhoods leaner food options.With the help of Clark Field Creative (formerly known as Clark Field Collective), Jive Turkey is open every day except for Mondays with plans to expand their hours of operation i...

Wild report: Bally ownership secures one-year extensions with Comcast, DirecTV

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

Bally Sports North, the regional sports network that owns the broadcasting rights to Wild games, has told its 12 NHL and 15 NBA teams it needs to reduce its rights fees payments in order avoid liquidation.That’s according to a report by the New York Post, which also reported that struggling Bally owner Diamond Sports Group has reached a tentative one-year agreement with Comcast — the largest cable provider in the Twin Cities — and DirecTV to include Bally Sports in its lineup next year.A source told the Pioneer Press that Bally would like to reduce its payments by as much as 33 percent for some teams. According to the Wall Street Journal, Diamond Sports was $8 billion in debt when it filed for reorganizational bankruptcy in March.Wild owner Craig Leipold said Thursday the team would be prepared to broadcast its 2023-24 games if Bally decides to drop the Minnesota/Upper Midwest market as it did in Arizona and San Diego. The Wild are owed a rights payment in December.If Bally forfeits...

Heavy rain continues, experts link trend to climate change 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – This past summer the Capital Region reached the third wettest summer on record. According to experts, extreme rainfall events are happening more frequently and there’s a clear connection to climate change. Researchers said the trend stretches back decades and shows the most significant increase in rainfall in the Northeastern U.S.  Nestled within UAlbany’s Department Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences is the most high-end, comprehensive weather monitoring system in the nation.The New York State Mesonet Operations Center produces real-time data on weather events, helping the state coordinate emergency responses. June Wang is the program manager. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “During the lifetime of the Mesonet we’ve seen more and more of those extreme events and that’s why we have this network,” said Wang.She says there were many motivating factors for the state to invest in the syste...

Trooper cleared in Pittsfield shooting, 911 call & bodycam video released

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

HANCOCK, M.A. (WTEN) — The Berkshire County District Attorney’s office is declining to file charges against the state trooper who shot and killed an armed man in Hancock, earlier this month. At a press conference Friday afternoon, the District Attorney's office says the investigation will be closed upon release of the final autopsy report. Hancock man identified in fatal trooper-involved shootingSaturday September 9. It’s just before 7AM on Richmond Road, Hancock, Mass. This was the house where Berkshire County DA Timothy Shugrue says Phillip Henault placed a fictitious 9-1-1 about a domestic incident to lure police to his residence… so they could kill him.  FROM 9-1-1 Call:HENAULT TO OPERATOR: “My brother came at me with two knives and I'm locked in the bathroom. Can you send somebody right away?”From body cam video:Trooper: “Hello?”Henault: “I’m right here”In the video Massachusetts state trooper William Munch enters the garage door where Henault is standing with tw...

Two students allegedly caught having sex in Hazelwood Central classroom

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County officers are investigating after two students were allegedly caught having sex in a classroom at Hazelwood Central High School. A spokesperson for the St. Louis County Police Department tells FOX 2 that officers responded to a "call for service for an indecent act" at the school around 9:30 a.m. Friday. St. Louis had only 2 officers for an entire district – Both called in sick Officers were advised that two students were caught having sexual intercourse in a classroom. Police have been in contact with two students being investigated, which includes an 18-year-old female and 17-year-old male. Police say students and a faculty member were in the classroom at the time of the alleged incident. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW ...

Gunfire erupts after car crash in Ladera Heights

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

LOS ANGELES - Shots rang out at the scene of a multi-vehicle collision in Ladera Heights Friday afternoon, authorities said.First responders were dispatched to the area of South Fairfax Avenue and Stocker Street shortly before 3 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters discovered one person trapped inside one of the vehicles involved in the collision. Another person had sustained a gunshot wound to the leg after the crash, LASD said.Shots were fired after a car crash in Ladera Heights. Sept. 29, 2023. Police respond to a crash near Stocker Street and South Fairfax Avenue. (KTLA)Police respond to a crash near Stocker Street and South Fairfax Avenue. (KTLA)Police respond to a crash near Stocker Street and South Fairfax Avenue. (KTLA)Police respond to a crash near Stocker Street and South Fairfax Avenue. (KTLA)Police respond to a crash near Stocker Street and South Fairfax Avenue. (KTLA)Police respond to a crash near Stocke...

Clippers to sign former Spur who was released following sexual misconduct allegations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:56 GMT

The Los Angeles Clippers are poised to sign guard Joshua Primo to a two-way contract, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.Primo, 20, was drafted as the 12th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs, but was released from the team after only a single season following allegations that he exposed himself to multiple women.Among the women to come forward was Dr. Hillary Cauthen, the team's sports psychologist, who accused Primo of repeatedly exposing himself to her during therapy sessions. Those allegations led to Cauthen filing a lawsuit against Primo and the Spurs, alleging that the team did not do enough to protect her from the misconduct.That lawsuit was eventually settled out of court, according to the New York Times. Joshua Primo of the San Antonio Spurs pictured during the third quarter against the Miami Heat on February 26, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Primo was released from the Spurs after allegations surfaced that he exposed himself to multiple women. (Getty Images)O...