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Chicago celebrates final Silver Room Block Party

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

CHICAGO — A well-known multicultural, family-friendly music and arts festival on the South Side is coming to an end after nearly two decades.The Silver Room Block Party extended nearly 10 blocks down the lakefront on the South Side this summer, and has been a Chicago staple for 18 years. But with the growth experienced by the festival over time, a hefty price tag for the event organizer has come with it, leading him to say it's a wrap for the summer attraction after this year."It's been a long run," said Eric Williams, founder of the Silver Room Block Party. "It was never meant to be this. It was meant to be 100 people and I think over time it just became a lot of work for me, a lot of money putting this together [so], it's time to take a step back."The Silver Room Block Party got its start in Wicker Park in 2002. It was then moved to Hyde Park for several years before being relocated to its current location — Oakwood Beach near 39th Street. More from Jewell: Faith, community lead...

As for the week ahead, conditions are looking good

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

The storms came in two rounds early Friday morning and then of course in the evening. Overall, there were more than 60 storm reports across the region, including two confirmed tornadoes in Kankakee County. The National Weather Service will have more information about the apparent tornadoes in Kankakee and near Momence in the days ahead.LAKE MICHIGAN WATER TEMPERATURESCLICK TO ENLARGE

Bailey Ober, bullpen hit hard in loss to Royals

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When the Twins send Bailey Ober out to the mound, they usually have a pretty good sense of what they’re going to get from him. Most of the time this season, it’s been a quality start. That was the case in his seven starts heading into Saturday’s tilt against the Kansas City Royals.But Ober, who has been the Twins’ most consistent starter this season, instead turned in an uncharacteristic performance on Saturday night. In his shortest start of the season (four innings), Ober gave up a season-high six runs on a season-high 11 hits.It was that hole that the Twins spent the whole night trying to claw their way back from. And while they came close to tying the game, they never could quite recover and eventually fell 10-7 to the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.Ober, who gave up a solo home run to Bobby Witt Jr. in the first inning, allowed another three runs in the second and two more in the third. Without his best stuff, it was a slog just getting through his four innings. ...

Woman struck and killed while walking in Fenton

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

FENTON, MO. -- A woman is dead after a Saturday afternoon crash in Fenton. St. Louis County Police say the fatal collision happened in the 100 block of Gravois Bluffs Circle. She was walking across the parking lot when she was stuck by the vehicle.Fenton officers arrived at Gravois Bluffs Plaza to find that a woman had been struck by a vehicle. She was taken to a hospital where she died. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with police.Officers have not yet identified the victim. Police are say they will share more details about this incident as the investigation continues.

Cardinals will not trade Nolan Arenado before deadline, Mozeliak says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Nolan Arenado is staying put in St. Louis. The Cardinals' All-Star third baseman will not be traded before Tuesday's MLB trade deadline, according to new comments from lead executive John Mozeliak. Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Times published a report stating that the Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers had engaged in trade talks with mentions of Arenado. The third baseman was put in a tough position Friday to answer questions about this report and his future in St. Louis. On Saturday, Mozeliak told St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals writer Derrick Goold and Bally Sports Midwest's Jim Hayes an Arenado trade will not happen before the upcoming trade deadline. Cardinals’ Mikolas suspended 5 games and fined for intentionally throwing at Cubs’ Happ The Cardinals President of Baseball Operations shared a statement Saturday stating the team has not asked Arenado to waive his no-trade clause, nor do they plan on trading him. Mozeliak, through his statement, adds "at ...

1 hospitalized in shooting at P.F. Chang’s in Chino Hills

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

A person was hospitalized after being shot at a P.F. Chang's restaurant in Chino Hills on Saturday. The suspected shooter was identified as Lauro Rangel, 32, from Norwalk, by the Chino Hills Police Department.Officers responded to reports of a shooting at the restaurant located at 3445 Grand Avenue around 3 p.m.Police say the suspect, Rangel, allegedly entered the restaurant and headed to the kitchen area where he shot at the victim, a 40-year-old male employee.During the confrontation, another employee restrained Rangel and held him down until police could arrive.The victim, who was not identified, was transported to a local trauma center. Authorities said he remains in stable condition on Saturday night. California neighborhood under quarantine due to invasive fly species P.F. Chang's restaurant in Chino Hills. (Google Earth)Rangel was arrested on charges of attempted murder. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.Anyone with information about the incident is...

Teen hospitalized after shooting at Oxnard shopping mall

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

A teenager was hospitalized after shots rang out at a busy shopping district in Oxnard on Friday night.Oxnard police responded to reports of a shooting victim at The Collection at Riverpark on the 2700 block of Seaglass Way around 8:50 p.m.Arriving officers found the victim, a 15-year-old boy, with a gunshot wound to his lower leg. He was located on the first floor of the parking structure next to the Cinemark Century Riverpark movie theater. The teen was transported to a local hospital where he remains in stable condition.Parking structure at The Collection at Riverpark shopping and dining district in Oxnard. (Google Earth)Parking structure at The Collection at Riverpark shopping and dining district in Oxnard. (Google Earth)Parking structure at The Collection at Riverpark shopping and dining district in Oxnard. (Google Earth)The Collection at Riverpark shopping and dining district in Oxnard. (Google Earth)The parking structure was blocked off as the outdoor shopping and dining dist...

J.D Davis’ walk-off home run gives SF Giants dramatic victory over Red Sox

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – JD Davis needed just one pitch to hit his 14th home run of the season, walk off the Boston Red Sox, and tie the series with a 3-2 victory.He belted the first pitch he saw from Kenley Jansen over the left field wall and just inside the foul pole, electrifying a Giants crowd that a few moments earlier had sat stunned after the visitors rallied to tie the game.The bat was in the air almost as long as the ball was, with Davis letting the stick fly with a dramatic flourish before rounding the bases.“I was just happy it stayed fair, because it was hooking a little bit,” Davis said. “I just had to pause there and really take in the moment, to make sure it was fair or foul because it was hooking right to left.”San Francisco had gotten scoreless performances from Ryan Walker, Sean Manaea and Tyler Rogers against the Red Sox.All the Giants needed was for their All-Star closer Camilo Doval to notch his 32nd save of the season while leading 2-0.Inst...

Amid 'X' sign controversy, Musk says headquarters will remain in SF

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Elon Musk's latest move in converting Twitter to "X" was installing a giant "X" sign over company headquarters. Musk shared a tweet Friday night showing the bright sign displaying his company's new logo. Not everyone is happy with the new sign. San Francisco resident Christopher Beale tweeted a video of the aggressively bright light from the "X" outside his apartment and called it an "eye sore." City officials have their gripes with the sign as well. The City of San Francisco opened a complaint and an investigation into the sign, which is located at 1355 Market St. Putting up a sign on top of a building requires a permit for safety and design reasons, according to city officials. When workers took down the old Twitter sign on Monday, the job was interrupted by the San Francisco Police Department. SFPD told KRON4 that officers responded to a possible unpermitted street closure, but no crime was committed. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)Even with all of t...

Videos: Tornadoes captured on camera in Adams County

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:56:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Adams and Weld counties and a special weather statement that landspouts were possible in Strasburg, Bennett and Byers on Saturday. Colorado tornadoes disproportionally affect mobile homes Viewers sent photos from Strasburg and Bennett of what appear to be landspouts. So far, no damage has been reported. Tornado in Strasburg on July 29, 2023 (Photo credit: Jason Wade)Tornado in Strasburg on July 29, 2023 (Photo credit: Jason Wade)Tornado in Strasburg on July 29, 2023 (Photo credit: Jason Wade)Tornado in Strasburg on July 29, 2023 (Photo credit: Jason Wade)Tornado in Bennett on July 29, 2023 Photo credit: Herbert E Blanchard)Tornado in Bennett on July 29, 2023 (Photo credit: Herbert E Blanchard)Tornado in Bennett on July 29, 2023 Photo credit: Herbert E Blanchard)Tornado in Bennett on July 29, 2023 Photo credit: Herbert E Blanchard)Tornado in Bennett on July 29, 2023 (Photo credit: Herbert E Blanchard)Tornad...