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Ed Burke trial: Alleged' shakedown' of Burger King owner once again the focus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:06 GMT

CHICAGO — The alleged "shakedown" of a Southwest Side Burger King owner is again the focus of Ed Burke's federal trial on Tuesday.The son of a fast food tycoon, who owns hundreds of Burger King restaurants, testified Tuesday about the controversy surrounding just one of them — saying he thought it was "a little unusual" that a public official was pitching his private business.Zohaib Dhanani oversaw some Chicago Burger King stores for the Dhanani Group. One of them was located in the ward of former Ald. Ed Burke, near 40th and Pulaski.In 2017, the restaurant was set to undergo renovations, but ran into problems with Burke's office — which needed to give its approval to the construction and driveway permits.Prosecutors believe Burke held up the needed driveway permits as a way to pressure the Dhanani Group to hire his law firm. Previous: Juror removed as Ed Burke trial moves into December In a phone call recorded by the FBI, Burke mentioned to Dhanani that he wants to get the family...

State will not proceed with Brighton Park migrant camp after environmental review, governor says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:06 GMT

CHICAGO — After review by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Illinois will not proceed with a migrant base camp in Brighton Park.The governor's office said the the IEPA cited concerns related to insufficient soil sampling and remediation. The office states that Illinois will work with the City of Chicago to identify alternate shelter options. This is a developing story. Check back for details.

Panera faces second lawsuit after 'Charged Lemonade' blamed for Florida man's death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:06 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Panera Bread is facing another lawsuit after one of their drinks, Charged Lemonade, allegedly caused a second customer's death. According to court documents filed in Delaware and obtained by multiple outlets, the family of 46-year-old Dennis Brown of Fleming Island, Florida is suing Panera Bread over Brown's October death. Brown's family says the man drank three of the Charged Lemonades after finishing a work shift at Publix on October 9. Brown — who had "a chromosomal deficiency disorder, developmental delay, and ADHD," as well as high blood pressure, according to his family — did not drink energy drinks. He did, however, enjoy lemonade, and had ordered a Charged Lemonade from Panera multiple times before his death, according to the lawsuit. Lawsuit claims Panera’s ‘Charged Lemonade’ led to student’s death While walking home from the Panera, Brown "suffered a cardiac event" and was found unresponsive on a sidewalk, the lawsuit continues. He was pronounced dead at the...

WATCH LIVE: Austin ISD officer shot at Northeast ECHS; suspect still at large

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin Independent School District police officer was shot at Northeast Early College High School Tuesday, sources told KXAN. The high school, which is near U.S. 290, is on lockdown due to shots heard in the area, according to the school district. The officer was taken to the hospital and their condition is unknown at this time. Austin ISD added the officer was injured during an altercation in the parking lot.Sources told KXAN that the suspect is still at large. Police investigating a shooting at Northeast High School in Austin on Dec. 5, 2023. (KXAN Photo/Jala Washington)Police investigating a shooting at Northeast High School in Austin on Dec. 5, 2023. (KXAN Photo/Jala Washington)District officials asked people to not come to the campus and said in a later update that the campus is safe. KXAN reached out to the Austin Police Department, and the agency confirmed it received a call to assist another agency at 10:43 a.m. in the 7200 block of Berkman Drive. This is ...

Texas will no longer try to seize former Fairfield Lake State Park site through eminent domain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The state of Texas is ending its efforts to seize a 5,000-acre property that includes the site of the former Fairfield Lake State Park.The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said Tuesday it would not longer pursue acquisition of the property, putting an end to a years-long process that started in 2018, when the landowner announced it planned to sell the land. TPWD had leased part of the property at no cost for 50 years. From state park to private development: The twisting timeline of Fairfield Lake The new landowner, Todd Interests, a Dallas-based developer, is turning the Freestone County site, about 70 miles east of Waco, into a luxury, private development."This monumental and historic victory belongs to the ranchers, farmers, landowners and people of Freestone County," Shawn Todd, CEO of Todd Interests, told KXAN in a statement. "It is a tribute to the undaunting courage of the elected Freestone County officials, who stood with unwavering resolve against former...

Minnesotan among eight Air Force crew lost in Osprey crash in Japan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:06 GMT

By TARA COPP and MARI YAMAGUCHI (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Air Force Special Operations Command said Tuesday it has identified the eight service members lost when their Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan last week and was now focused on recovering all of their bodies and the aircraft debris.The CV-22B Osprey crashed on Nov. 29 during a training mission. Ospreys have had a number of crashes, including in Japan, where they are used at U.S. and Japanese military bases, and the latest accident has rekindled safety concerns.On Monday, the Air Force said six of the eight crew members’ remains had been located. Three of those have been recovered. The two lost crew members were unlikely to have survived and the search for their remains was continuing, the Air Force said Tuesday.“The depth of sorrow is immeasurable,” Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, who heads Air Force Special Operations Command, said in a statement announcing the names of the crew. “The honorable service of these eigh...

Four helped by Red Cross after fire in Scotia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:06 GMT

SCOTIA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Four people were helped by volunteers from the Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross after a fire early Tuesday on Glen Avenue. Firefighters say two dogs and a cat died in the fire. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Scotia Fire Department says upon arrival, they saw smoke showing on the right side of the home. Crews made entry and found heavy smoke on two floors of the house.A family pig was safely secured in a neighbor's yard. Firefighters say the fire started in the kitchen and appears accidental. The residents were displaced due to damage by smoke and fire. Bennington man pleads guilty to drug possession The Red Cross offered financial assistance for necessities such as shelter, food, and clothing to three adults and a 16-year-old. Health services, emotional support, and comfort kits were also provided.

Bennington man pleads guilty to drug possession

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:06 GMT

WHITE CREEK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Bennington man pleaded guilty on Monday to possessing drugs after being arrested in June after a traffic stop. Richard Bump pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On June 21 at 1:42 p.m., state police stopped a vehicle on State Route 22 in White Creek for vehicle and traffic law violations. The driver was identified as Katie Whaley, and police determined she did not have a valid driver’s license.Bump was identified as the passenger, and according to police, further investigation uncovered felony-weight narcotics and drug packaging inside the vehicle. Whaley and Bump were subsequently arrested. Instant admission day at Hudson Valley Community College According to the Washington County District Attorney's Office, Bump will be sentenced on January 4, 2024.

Police searching for Shrewsbury carjackers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:06 GMT

SHREWSBURY, Mo. -- Police are searching for two carjacking suspects after a vehicle was stolen from someone at an apartment complex on Monday. The vehicle was found hours later after a crash in the Spanish Lake area.A driver called police to report witnessing an armed robbery near the intersection of Weil Avenue and Jacobs Coal Road. Officers found a carjacking victim there at around 7:15 p.m.The man told police that he pulled up to his home and got out of the vehicle. He was then approached by two men with what the police describe as Glock-styled handguns. They stole his keys, got in the vehicle, and drove off. Man makes dash for it as city tries towing car with expired tags Police found the carjacking victim's vehicle at around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. It was crashed in the Spanish Lake area and no one was in the vehicle.The suspects remain at large. Police are asking anyone who may have video, images, or more information about the incident to call them at 314-647-5656.

WWT to invest a half billion dollars in a new St. Louis AI lab

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:16:06 GMT

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. -- World Wide Technology plans to invest $500 million in the next three years to boost artificial intelligence adoption. The investment will focus on technology, infrastructure, and personnel. The move aligns with the growing demand for generative AI, with more than half of organizations already exploring the technology.The St. Louis-based technology services provider is the 27th largest private company in the U.S. with an annual revenue of $17.0 billion. David Steward and Jim Kavanaugh founded the business in 1990, and it now has over 9,000 employees.World Wide Technology sees AI as a transformative technology and aims to help organizations navigate the evolving landscape with innovative solutions. They now plan to create a lab where organizations can test and validate AI applications tailored to their specific needs. Dave Steward, founder of World Wide Technology, talks family, business, Jazz “AI will be the most impactful and transformational technology of...