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High risk 14-year-old missing from Albany Park: CPD

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:24:08 GMT

CHICAGO -- A 14-year-old has been missing from Albany Park since early Saturday morning and is considered high risk, police said. According to police, Julius Noriega was last seen near the 5000 block of Ridgeway Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Saturday. Police said the boy is currently taking medication but has failed to take it. Man shot in head in River North, suspect in custody He is described weighing around 120 pounds and being 5 feet and 4 inches tall.If any information is recovered on his whereabouts, contact detectives at (312) 746-6554.

Man shot in head in River North, suspect in custody

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:24:08 GMT

CHICAGO -- A man is in custody after a shooting left a man in critical condition and led to a car crash in River North Saturday evening.According to police, a 27-year-old man was walking near the sidewalk around the 300 block of West Erie Street around 6:36 p.m. when an unknown individual fired shots at him. 20 wounded including 1 fatal in shooting in Willowbrook: Police The man took a shot to the head and self-transported to Stroger Hospital reported in critical condition. Police reports state the offender fled in a jeep which struck another car near Ashland and Van Buren. Officers placed the offender in custody and charges are pending.

Trader Joe’s store managers reveal their all-time favorite items

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:24:08 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Looking for a new special treat to toss into your cart? You can give into your impulses in the grocery aisle, or you can turn to the experts. The experts in this case are Trader Joe's store managers – or captains, as the company calls them. When the 537 or so store leaders gathered for the Annual Captains' Meeting in late 2022, they were asked about their favorite items from the iconic grocery chain by the company's podcast, Inside Trader Joe's.Their picks run the gamut, from crunchy snacks to classic candies, unusual condiments and frozen section hidden gems. Trader Joe’s addresses ‘conspiratorial theories’ about its small parking lots Brown Sugar Oat Creamer was a popular choice. Rachel, a manager of a North Carolina Trader Joe's store, suggested frothing the non-dairy coffee creamer before adding it to your cup of joe. Two frozen aisle items came up a few times: Orange Chicken and the Fettuccine Alfredo. Another favorite from the frozen section was the Ch...

Will mail be delivered on Juneteenth?

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:24:08 GMT

(WHNT) — Monday, June 19, marks Juneteenth, a federally-recognized holiday in the U.S. That also means you won't be getting any mail on June 19, at least not from the U.S. Postal Service.Juneteenth commemorates when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free – two months after the end of the Civil War and more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Google’s $23M settlement: How to file a claim and how much you may get In 2021, President Joe Biden signed a law designating Juneteenth as the 12th federal holiday in the United States.You can learn more about the history of Juneteenth here.Regular USPS mail services will resume on Tuesday, June 20.Amazon, FedEx, and UPS will remain fully open on Juneteenth.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

New Texas law will help first responders track overdoses in real-time 

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:24:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Lake Travis Fire Rescue Chief Robert Abbott knows the heartache.Families in his community including his department impacted by overdoses and fentanyl. "Hits home — I mean you start going, is this in my backyard — no, it's your front yard," Abbott said. In 2021, his Assistant Fire Chief, Mike Prather, lost his son to a fentanyl overdose. Prather recalled a frantic call from his wife saying she couldn't wake up their son, Kyle. "I've been in the fire services for 23 years — here in my mind being a healthy 25-year-old kid — this could be an overdose. All I could think about was my wife was about to try to resuscitate her son the same way I've tried to resuscitate people for years." Prather said emotionally. The department started raising awareness through PSAs about the tragic losses and the need to better track overdoses. "There wasn't any data that public safety agencies could easily see and access to see where these trend...

CicLAvia takes over South L.A. for Juneteenth celebration 

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:24:08 GMT

CicLAvia is celebrating Juneteenth by closing down part of Vermont Avenue in Gramercy Park on Sunday so that pedestrians, bicyclists and people of all ages and mobility levels can enjoy what the vibrant neighborhood has to offer. Vermont Avenue between Exposition Boulevard and Century Boulevard will be closed from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. to allow participants to enjoy live performances, food trucks and fun for the entire family.In addition, on-site record expungement, mental health services, tenant support and more will all be available at the event.The festivities are in collaboration with the Office of Supervisor Holly Mitchell, who is putting on her 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair. The first CicLAvia took place in 2010. Since then, there have been 44 more events attended by over 1.8 million people, according to the CicLAvia website. For more information on Sunday’s CicLAvia Juneteenth celebration, click here. 

Man arrested on suspicion of killing 50-year-old Pittsburg man

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:24:08 GMT

(KRON) – A man has been arrested on suspicion of killing of a 50-year-old man in Pittsburg on Saturday.According to the Pittsburg Police Department, at 1:45 a.m, officers responded to the report of a man assaulting an individual near the intersection of Railroad Avenue and East Leland Road. Officers located an unresponsive 50-year-old male victim who was laying down on the ground. I-80 collision involving big rig diesel spill, one hospitalized Pittsburg police began providing life-saving measures, however, the victim succumbed to his injuries. Officers were able to locate the suspect, Juan Mendez-Medina of Pittsburg. The 46-year-old was arrested and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on one charge of murder, police said. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0...

Windows smashed at Dolores Heights business twice in two days

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:24:08 GMT

(KRON) A Dolores Heights business owner is facing "break-in fatigue" after facing two separate break-ins incidents this week. Mom, 12-year-old daughter die in fiery Tesla crash in Santa Clara Dolores Deluxe is a corner store located on 22nd Street in San Francisco. The shop was founded in 1911, and it has been a staple in the city ever since, according to the company's website. The owner first noticed a broken window on Friday morning. The store took to social media to share their thoughts. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }"It happened again," the owner wrote on Facebook Friday morning after the first incident. The owners said a few hours after the business opened, someone picked up a rock and smashed it through the shop's security glass wind...

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir celebrating Juneteenth

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:24:08 GMT

(KRON) -- Various events are being planned around the Bay Area to celebrate Juneteenth.Executive Director Maren Amdal and Artistic Director Terrance Kelly from the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir spoke with KRON4's Stephanie Lin to share how they are celebrating this year's holiday.

1 killed in motorcycle crash on I-70 Saturday night

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:24:08 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Denver investigated a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on westbound Interstate 70 at Sheridan Boulevard Saturday night.The crash was reported just after 8 p.m.Police told FOX31 that a second person on the motorcycle was taken to the hospital.Westbound I-70 was closed immediately after the crash but was later reopened.