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French general overseeing restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral, Jean-Louis Georgelin, dies at 74

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:38 GMT

PARIS (AP) — The decorated French general in charge of the ambitious, big-budget restoration of fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Jean-Louis Georgelin, has died. He was 74.President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute Saturday to one of France’s “greatest soldiers, greatest servants,” who “stone by stone, was restoring the wounded beauty” of Notre Dame. Before being pulled from retirement to oversee the cathedral reconstruction, Georgelin previously served as chief of France’s military general staff, overseeing operations in Afghanistan, the Balkans and beyond.Citing the regional prosecutor, local news reports said Georgelin died while hiking in the Pyrenees, likely in an accident. The mountain rescue service in the Ariege region said a body was found Friday near the village of Bordes-Uchentein.Macron said in a statement that Georgelin died in the mountains, reflecting “a life always turned toward the summits.” The statement did not provide details.Born Aug. 30, 1948, Georgelin a...

19 buses lost due to fire at Durham Region Transit facility in Oshawa

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:38 GMT

19 buses were confirmed lost and service updates have been implemented following a fire at Durham Region Transit’s (DRT) facility in Oshawa on Wednesday.Emergency crews were called to the industrial three-alarm fire at a DRT bus facility on Farewell Street, south of Highway 401, in Oshawa around 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday.It took firefighters around five hours to extinguish the blaze at the one-storey facility which sustained significant damage. No injuries were reported.Oshawa Fire Services Chief Stephen Barkwell said the roof of the building had completely collapsed and three bus bays had been damaged.The scheduled service announced on Aug. 16 will remain in place through Aug. 23. DRT hopes to have full service re-instated by Sept. 5, including planned service enhancements scheduled to take effect.A full list of service adjustments can be found here.DRT said in a statement they will inspect remaining buses in the following days to ensure they meet service standards.Workers in the area...

Man shot, killed in car in West Garfield Park Friday night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:38 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is dead after being shot in his car in West Garfield Park on Friday evening.The 18-year-old victim, according to Chicago Police, was a passenger in a vehicle in the 4300 block of W. Maypole Avenue when shots were fired into the car at 9:56 p.m. He sustained a number of gunshot wounds in the abdomen, cheek, and head and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition.A short time later, the victim was pronounced dead. There are no suspects in custody as Area Four detectives begin their investigation.

Lincoln Square Farmers Market connects residents with local vendors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:38 GMT

CHICAGO — It's an event that starts in May and runs through November, bringing the goods from a number of local vendors to a pair of northside neighborhoods.The Lincoln Square Farmers Market, located at Lincoln and Leland Avenues, serves that community along with Ravenswood as farmers, artisans, and food purveyors sell their goods to local residents. It started on May 2 and will run through November 21 on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the hope that those who go can discover new vendors to frequent in the area. We featured the Lincoln Square Farmers Market on WGN Weekend Morning News on Saturday as Sean Lewis spoke with Jeff Tabels of the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce in studio. You can watch the segment from August 19's show in the video above. The Lincoln Square Farmers Market is open Tuesdays from 7 a.m. through 12 p.m. and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. See more information on the market here.

Hurricane Hilary flooding could be 'catastrophic and life-threatening' in Mexico and California, forecast warns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:38 GMT

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Hilary headed for Mexico's Baja California Saturday as the U.S. National Hurricane Center predicted “catastrophic and life-threatening flooding” for the peninsula and for the southwestern United States, where it is forecast to make land as a tropical storm on Sunday.Officials as far north as Los Angeles scrambled to get the homeless off the streets, set up shelters and prepare for evacuations.Hilary is expected to plow into the Mexican peninsula on Saturday night and then surge northward and enter the history books as the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years. Tropical storm warning issued in Southern California for the first time The U.S. National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm watch for a wide swath of Southern California from the Pacific coast to interior mountains and deserts. Officials talked of evacuation plans for California’s Catalina Island.“I don’t think any of us — I know me particularly — never tho...

Are you an unruly passenger? How to know

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:38 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Over the last three years, airlines have reported record-setting incidents of disruptive, unruly passengers. That includes passengers accused of assaulting flight crews, opening emergency doors, and refusing to wear masks during the height of the COVID pandemic. So how do you know if you’re being unruly? Despite the unprecedented rise in passenger incidents, the vast majority of air travelers are not unruly. There are, however, some behaviors that can leave you grounded – and potentially facing criminal prosecution and a federal fine. Earlier this month, the Federal Aviation Administration referred 22 unruly passenger cases to the FBI for criminal prosecution review, bringing the second quarter total to 39, the agency said.These are more serious cases of disruptive passengers. Of the 22 cases referred, 15 involved either threats of assault or the assault of another passenger or a member of the flight crew. Others “exhibited erratic behavior”: refusing to c...

Weekend Gardening: When to transplant perennial flowers, ornamental grasses

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:38 GMT

CHICAGO — One of the viewers of the WGN Weekend News is noticing something in her garden this August. Taylor Trimby's perennial flowers, ornamental grasses are growing quickly and she's wondering when the best time to transplant them might be.WGN's Tim Joyce had an answer for her on his "Weekend Gardening" segment as the "Plant Daddy" gives Taylor tips on when to move these items in her garden. Along with answering this question, Joyce also told a viewer about ways to prevent critters from eating items in the yard. You can watch this edition of "Weekend Gardening" from the WGN Weekend Morning News on August 19 in the video above. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Sainted & Tainted: Neither hail nor thunder nor sideways torrents …

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:38 GMT

SaintedI would like to send out a huge Sainted to Brian/Bryon. Not sure of the spelling of his name. The U.S. Postal carrier who had our walking route on 21st Avenue North between Thompson Avenue and Congress Street, South St. Paul.It was the night of the last big thunderstorm on Friday, the 11th of August. That storm had torrential rains blowing sideways, hail, lightning and thunder. I saw a guy across the street with a headlamp on and a short sleeve shirt. Ten minutes later he was at my door sopping wet. I opened the door and he said I hope you don’t mind your mail being a little damp today. He wished me a good evening and went on his way.I really appreciate all the postal carriers we have in our neighborhood but Brian/Bryon brings a whole new meaning to going above and beyond the line of duty.Thanks Brian/Bryon and all U.S. Postal workers.Dale Krech, South St. Paul SaintedI want to give my heartfelt thank you to the three Xcel Energy workers in Chisago who hustled to m...

Hurricane Hilary threatens 'catastrophic' flooding; still on track to hit Southern California Sunday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:38 GMT

Hurricane Hilary headed for Mexico's Baja California Saturday as the U.S, National Hurricane Center predicted “catastrophic and life-threatening flooding” for the peninsula and for the southwestern United States, where it is forecast to make land as a tropical storm on Sunday.Officials as far north as Los Angeles scrambled to get the homeless off the streets, set up shelters and prepare for evacuations.Hilary is expected to plow into the Mexican peninsula on Saturday night and then surge northward and enter the history books as the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years.Hurricane Hilary approaches SoCal: Live updatesThe U.S. National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for a wide swath of Southern California from the Pacific coast to interior mountains and deserts. Officials talked of evacuation plans for California’s Catalina Island.“I don’t think any of us — I know me particularly — never thought I’d be standing here talking about a hurricane or a...

Dynamic duo talks up San Jose with ‘Off Nite’ at Tabard Theatre

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:38 GMT

In a world filled with people glued to their phones and their podcasts, you’ve got to applaud Ato Walker and Mighty Mike McGee for breathing new life into a classic format with “Off Nite,” a live variety talk show the pair hosts every Monday night at Tabard Theatre in downtown San Jose.Walker, a comedian who emcees the San Jose Improv’s open mic night, and McGee, a former Santa Clara County poet laureate, have great chemistry together and an obvious affinity for San Jose and its surrounding communities. They’re the only show that’s “regionally appreciative” of one specific area and proudly so, Walker says.“We do love the South Bay,” McGee said. “So that’s the whole purpose of Off Nite — to showcase the amazing skills, the amazing talent, the amazing community that’s fostered here throughout the South Bay Area.”Ato Walker and Mighty Mike McGee talk to comedian Sally Jackson at “Off Nite,&#...