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Charges filed against man accused of Southwest Side armed robbery, police chase that ended in Gurnee

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

CHICAGO — Charges have been filed against a Burbank man accused of robbing a Southwest Side pharmacy at gunpoint before leading police on a chase that spanned several counties.According to police, 36-year-old Norbert Thigpen is facing two felony counts of armed robbery and discharge of a firearm and one felony count of aggravated fleeing from police.Officers say the alleged robbery happened at a CVS Pharmacy in the 8600 block of South Cicero Avenue on the Southwest Side on Saturday afternoon.Police say Thigpen allegedly walked into the business and held an employee up at gunpoint before demanding money from the register. The employee complied with the demands and after receiving the money, police say Thigpen then fired a shot into the ceiling of the business.Currently, it is unclear why a shot was fired during the robbery, but officers say nobody was injured. Teen killed in shooting on Far South Side Following the robbery, Thigpen then allegedly led officers on a chase that carrie...

Man stabbed after argument breaks out following car crash in New City

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

CHICAGO — Police are investigating after a crash led to a stabbing on the city's Southwest Side on Saturday afternoon.According to Chicago police, the stabbing was the result of an altercation that broke out between two men after a traffic accident in the 4900 block of South Hermitage Avenue in New City. Police say the two men were involved in a minor crash in the area, just before 1:20 p.m. The victim, a 25-year-old man, exited his vehicle to exchange information with the other driver when an argument broke out between the two.  Car crashes into train on Southwest Side leaving 1 dead Officers say the argument turned physical and that is when the other driver pulled out a knife and stabbed the 25-year-old man. The driver then got back in his vehicle and fled the scene in an unknown direction. According to police, the victim drove himself to the hospital and was reportedly in stable condition upon arrival. Officers say no arrests have been made in connection wit...

Texas high school football area playoff round pairings, locations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas high school football playoff field gets a little smaller with the area round coming up Thursday-Saturday all across the state, and teams in Austin and the surrounding area are still alive.Lake Travis and Westlake won their bi-district games and will take on San Antonio teams in the 6A Division I Region IV second round Friday. The Cavaliers will play SA Johnson at 7 p.m. at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos and the Chaparrals face SA Reagan at 7:30 p.m. at Matador Stadium in Seguin. Texas high school football playoff scores for Friday, Nov. 10 In 6A Division II Region IV play, McNeil takes on Cibolo Steele at 7 p.m. Friday from Rattler Stadium in San Marcos and Dripping Springs plays at 2 p.m. Saturday against Converse Judson at Rutledge Stadium in Converse.Cedar Park takes on Angleton at 7 p.m. Friday at Waller ISD Stadium in 5A Division I action while LBJ heads to Waco ISD Stadium to take on Huntsville. Rouse meets Port Neches-Groves at 7 p.m. Friday at Lega...

Man kidnapped and robbed on U campus early Sunday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

Three men forced a man on the University of Minnesota campus into a car at gunpoint, robbed him and then dropped him off blocks away early Sunday, according to an alert sent out by the school.According to the alert, the man was followed from Sally’s Saloon to the Superblock student housing area about 1 a.m. and was forced into a small sedan by three men.He was then robbed at gunpoint and dropped off between the Superblock and the Cretin Avenue/Vandalia exit of I-94.The Superblock area is on the campus’ East Bank and comprises four different buildings of student housing.No further information was available Sunday afternoon.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Missing U student from Eagan is found dead in Mississippi River Crime & Public Safety | Biden launches 31 technology hubs nationally, including St. Paul Crime & Public Safety | U of M police ask for help in finding missing college student Crime & Publ...

UCSO makes multiple drug sale arrests

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

ULSTER COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three men in Ulster County have been arrested following multiple drug sale investigations, according to the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. Collin Krom, 38, of Marlborough, Henry Veras, 42, of Harlem, and Richard Bonds, 34, of Newburgh, are all facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Between May 2021 and September 2023, the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team (U.R.G.E.N.T.) conducted investigations into the sale of cocaine and crack cocaine in the county. The investigations yielded that Krom and Bonds had allegedly sold narcotics in Marlborough, and that Veras had allegedly sold narcotics in Ellenville.Krom was arrested on October 17, while Bonds was arrested on November 8 in Newburgh on a felony indictment warrant. Veras was arrested on October 25 in Harlem by the United States Marshals Service before being turned over to U.R.G.E.N.T. The three men now face the foll...

Longtime NY House Democrat Brian Higgins to step down over frustrations in Congress

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) announced on Sunday he plans to resign from Congress in February after 19 years, citing frustrations in Congress during a particularly tumultuous year for the chamber.Higgins, who represents New York’s heavily Democratic 26th Congressional District, cited growing dysfunction.“I’ve always been a little impatient, and that trait has helped us deliver remarkable progress for this community,” Higgins said in a statement. “But the pace in Washington, D.C. can be slow and frustrating, especially this year.”“Therefore, after thoughtful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to leave Congress and explore other ways I can build up and serve Buffalo and Western New York,” he continued.Higgins, 64, began his 10th term in office in January 2023. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Budget Committee. Higgins is co-chair of the Northern Border Caucus and the Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group. He is the co-chair of the Bipartisan ...

Five Weeknight Dishes: Chickpeas to the rescue

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

By Emily Weinstein, The New York TimesI’ve been on a chickpea kick lately, enabled by a stockpile of dried chickpeas and Ella Quittner’s extremely thorough guide to cooking them well. Her guide includes pressure cooker times — exactly what I needed.But canned chickpeas are one of the great gifts of the supermarket, something to always keep on hand at home if you aren’t a dried-bean person (or if, like me, you often forget to plan ahead). If you have a can or two, you can easily make a number of great chickpea recipes for dinner.1. Coconut Curry Chickpeas With Pumpkin and LimeCanned pumpkin purée and coconut milk, heavily seasoned with curry spices and lots of fresh lime juice, make a sweet-sharp sauce for chickpeas. It’s a rich, creamy curry that you can eat on its own, or serve over rice or couscous. If you want to incorporate more vegetables, stir in some spinach, baby kale or sliced green beans during the last few minutes of cooking, letting them soften in the sauce.By Meli...

Vallejo: Man shot near Elks Lodge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

A man was shot and killed near the Elks Lodge in Vallejo on Saturday night, the city’s 21st homicide of the year.According to police, officers responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Alabama Street and Broadway at 8:30 p.m.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | What to know about the Trump fraud trial defense and Donald Trump Jr.’s testimony Crime and Public Safety | Teenager stabbed during fight in Moss Beach Crime and Public Safety | Minor arrested for allegedly making threats against Brentwood middle school Crime and Public Safety | Fremont: Police find dozens of cats, some dead, at home of suspected animal hoarder Crime and Public Safety | Alameda man, 50, charged with sending lewd image to person posing as 14-year-old girl When they arrived, they found a man who had been shot at least once. Police say they provided medical assistance, but the victim died before he could ...

Football recruiting: Top Bay Area quarterback commits to Oklahoma State

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

Serra quarterback Maealiuaki Smith announced, via social media, that he has committed to Oklahoma State.Smith posted a highlight video with him wearing Oklahoma State apparel on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday afternoon. Committed!@coachwalsh20 @DariusBell_3 @RonOrtiz77 @CoachMattVinal @CoachDanny10 @Greg_Panelli @StvnBrrn @btweenxthelines @JwPalms @PadreFootball_ pic.twitter.com/Gc9nQFeelL— Maealiuaki Smith (@maealiuaki) November 12, 2023Smith is a three-star recruit according to 247Sports.com and is ranked as the 38th best quarterback in the class of 2024. The 6-foot-4 passer is the top-ranked prospect in Oklahoma State’s recruiting class. “Congratulations Maealiuaki,” Serra coach Patrick Walsh wrote on X. “@CowboyFB (Oklahoma State), you are getting a GREAT one! We are all excited to watch you play big-time football in the Big XII.”Smith has started the past two seasons for the San Mateo school, going 24-1. He quarterbacked the team to a CCS Open...

Sharks’ play-by-play announcer talks Hall of Fame journey, unexpected aftereffects of near-death moment

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

In many respects, Dan Rusanowsky is the first San Jose Shark to have a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.Of course, several players who have worn the Sharks uniform are in the Hall, with former San Jose goalie Mike Vernon among the Class of 2023. Former Sharks general manager and captain Doug Wilson was inducted two years ago.But those ex-Sharks players were largely voted in because of their accomplishments with other teams. Rusanowsky has been the Sharks’ radio play-by-play voice since he and Dennis Hull broadcasted the franchise’s first game in Vancouver against the Canucks on Oct. 4, 1991.Now, close to 2,500 games later, he’s receiving hockey broadcasting’s highest honor, the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, given in recognition of members of the radio and television industry who made outstanding contributions to their profession and the game during their careers. Award winners are selected by the NHL Broadcasters’ Association.“I’m representing the San Jose Shar...