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'He's the ball of sunshine': Mom provides update on Cooper Roberts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:20 GMT

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Life is now drastically different for Cooper Roberts and his family, but his mom said Cooper is happy and making positive strides, while learning to reflect on his situation differently than he has before."He's the ball of sunshine, funny, caring kids and that's still the same. That hasn't changed," said Keely Roberts, Cooper's mom. "I think probably the biggest change with Cooper is he's reflecting on himself in a different way."Life changed dramatically for the family on July 4, 2022, when Keely, Cooper and his twin, Luke, were among dozens injured during a deadly mass shooting at Highland Park’s Independence Day Parade. After extensive medical care, which continues just about daily, Cooper remains paralyzed from the waist down in a wheelchair."He's maneuvering this really well. I think he's learning to, first and foremost, consider himself fortunate to be alive," Roberts said.Roberts said Cooper absolutely loves sports — including wheelchair basketball and s...

Images of war along Mag Mile call attention to the Israel and Hamas conflict

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:20 GMT

CHICAGO — Exactly two months after the start of the Israel and Hamas war, organizers put together a visual display in Water Tower Park to continue to call attention to the humanitarian crisis. "The last two months have been a nightmare we can’t wake up from," said Chicago resident Tarek Kishawi, who revealed more than 30 members of his extended family have been killed in Gaza.For Kishawi, a temporary display showing people walking by images from the war sends the message that the crisis did not start on Oct. 7. Strikes on Gaza’s southern edge sow fear in one of the last areas to which people can flee "Our people in Palestine have been undergoing a slow genocide for generations, starting from my grandparents in 1948, who were exiled from their homes and never allowed to return," he said. Two months after Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis in surprise attacks and took more than 200 hostages, the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says more than 17,000 Palestinians - primarily women and childre...

An art mystery: Buffalo Grove man seeking to discover artist of beloved Wrigley Field painting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:20 GMT

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. — There's an artistic mystery underway in Buffalo Grove, and Daniel Kamen is trying to get to the bottom of it.Kamen, a retired chiropractor, is trying to figure out the original artist of a Wrigley Field-themed painting that he recently reacquired.The painting in question was first given to Kamen by a former patient named Harold. After years of treating him, Kamen befriended Harold, who gave him the painting once in lieu of payment.Daniel Kamen of Buffalo Grove talks about his beloved Wrigley Field-themed painting."When I first got this, Harold said that it’s something of 'The Three Stooges,'" Kamen said.Chock full of characters, the painting actually depicts the Friendly Confines, Kamen said."This is Wrigley Field, because of the ivy," he explained. "Because of the banner over there, and there is a lady right there knitting a Cubs sock."The painting also features a host of other characters, including one who Kamen says "looks like Wimpy from 'Popeye.'"Daniel Ka...

Motorcyclist critical after colliding with car in Evergreen Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:20 GMT

EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. — A motorcyclist was critically injured following a crash involving a vehicle Thursday afternoon in southwest suburban Evergreen Park.According to police, just before 4 p.m., officers were called to the 10000 block of Kedzie Ave. for a vehicle versus motorcycle crash. Liquor store, restaurant employees robbed at gunpoint in Cicero At the scene, police learned that a motorcycle was traveling southbound on Kedzie Avenue when it struck a vehicle turning westbound on the same block.As a result of the crash, the motorcyclist was rushed to Christ Hospital in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries. A crash investigation is ongoing. SkyCam9 flew above the scene. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines Anyone with information is asked to contact the Evergreen Park Police Department at (708) 422-2144.

Bills coach Sean McDermott apologizes for 9/11 comments

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:20 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott apologized Thursday for making an analogy to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 in a team meeting four years ago, which was brought to light in a new report earlier in the day."My intent in the meeting that day was to discuss the importance of communication and being on the same page with the team," McDermott told reporters Thursday afternoon in an unscheduled interview. "I regretted mentioning 9/11 in my message that day and I immediately apologized to the team. Not only was 9/11 a horrific event in our country’s history, but a day that I lost a good family friend." Von Miller declines to comment on domestic assault allegations after returning to Bills practice The article, published by former Bleacher Report and Buffalo News reporter Tyler Dunne on his independent website, was part of a three-part series about the Bills that Dunne said was based on interviews with 25 unnamed former coaches, players, executives and ot...

'She is a hero': Family of shooting victim says the young mother saved her son's life

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) --- In just a few weeks, Sabrina Rahman was supposed to celebrate her 25th birthday. But instead, her family is left planning her funeral. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 6 people dead after shooting spree in Austin, double homicide in Bexar County Rahman was one of the two victims fatally shot on Shadywood Drive in south Austin on Tuesday. "The friendliest, kindest… just a sweet, sweet, sweet angel," Rahman's husband, Ishraq Islam, said. The other person was 32-year-old Emmanuel Pop Ba. There is a GoFundMe to help his family. Rahman's family said he worked with them on renovations for their home. "Gentle giant, tough as an ox," said Ibsan Islam, Rahman's brother-in-law. "Never complained. Hard worker, worked for his family." PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Families of spree shooting victims mourn outside south Austin home Rahman's family said Pop Ba was doing handiwork for them at their home and was taking his lunch break outside when he was shot. Rahman was on her way back home from a wa...

APD: Skeletal remains found in Greenbelt trail considered homicide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Skeletal remains found last month at the West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt "revealed injuries consistent with homicide," the Austin Police Department said in a news release on Thursday.On Nov. 27, the APD homicide unit "received multiple tips" that a murder happened on the Greenbelt trail, located in the 1100 block of South Sixth Street. Further information said the murder victim was buried thereThen, on Nov. 29, officials "responded to process the scene with a search and rescue K9," and that is when the skeletal remains were found.Furthermore, an autopsy "revealed injuries consistent with homicide," according to police. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2023? Anyone with any information should contact APD's Homicide unit at (512) 974-TIPS or email [email protected]. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling (512) 472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be av...

Psychologist advises parents on how to talk to their children about the shooting spree

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Random acts of violence like what happened on Tuesday can leave many feeling unsafe and unsettled, especially children.Shane James is accused of killing his parents in Bexar County. Police say he then went on to commit a series of random deadly shootings in Austin. 6 people dead after shooting spree in Austin, double homicide in Bexar County Austin Child Psychologist at Bluestem Psychological Services, Julia Clark, said the random nature of a crime like this can be destabilizing to some. “I think what we see when these events happen, and sadly are becoming more common, is that sense of uncertainty and a sense of like, ‘What can I count on? What can I rely on?’” Clark said. “It's that sense of unpredictability and uncertainty that's most frightening probably.”Any act of gun violence can be hard to understand, but Clark said the unpredictable nature of this event can be traumatic. “There is no logic. It just doesn't make sense. And I think that's where it gets r...

Judge allows Texas woman to have abortion for fatal fetal diagnosis, challenging state ban

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:20 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- A Travis County judge granted an emergency request to allow a Texas woman to seek an abortion. Judge Maya Guerra Gamble announced the decision after a hearing Thursday morning. Kate Cox, a 31-year-old mother of two young children in Dallas, filed suit against the state last week. Cox is pregnant, and said a screening revealed her baby has full trisomy 18 -- a fatal chromosomal condition causing deformities and growth delays in fetal development. Babies with trisomy 18 are often stillborn or survive for only minutes or days, and their mothers are often at risk of losing the chance to have another child, the petition states.“It is not a matter of if I will have to say goodbye, but when. I do not want to continue the pain and suffering that has plagued this pregnancy," Cox said in a petition to a Travis County district court. "I do not want my baby to arrive in this world only to watch her suffer a heart attack or suffocation. I desperately want the chance to try ...

Gov. Abbott celebrates Texas' economy expansion growth

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- New data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows "the Texas economy expanded faster than the nation as a whole for the fourth quarter in a row," Gov. Greg Abbott's office announced in a news release Thursday.According to the analysis, the second quarter GDP, which is the value of all goods and services produced in the state, grew at an annual rate of 4.9%. That is "well ahead" of the United States, which grew at 2.1%, the release said.“Opportunity knows no bounds in Texas thanks to the hardworking men and women of this great state,” Abbott said in the release. “Texas’ continuing economic expansion, well ahead of the United States as a whole for the fourth quarter in a row, is further proof that when given the freedom to aspire, businesses invest and people prosper. Together, we continue to build a bigger, bolder Texas of tomorrow.”According to Abbott's office, he also celebrated the state as it was recognized for the Top Business Climate, along with other ...