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Former Congressman Luis Gutierrez discusses his new priority

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:47 GMT

CHICAGO — Five years after his retirement, former Congressman Luis Gutierrez is making a comeback.For three decades he was a powerful voice in the fight for immigration reform.  Chicago Teachers Union President admits sending son to private school Gutierrez retired in 2018 and moved to Puerto Rico. He’s now back in Chicago as he battles macular degeneration which is severely impacting his vision.  "Look, my vision is enough that I see you," Gutierrez said. "I can play with my two-year-old grandson. Science is advancing but there is no cure for macular degeneration and I have advanced so I just got my second set of shots.”Gutierrez has been able to keep up with local and national politics. What is CPD’s response time? Experts can’t say with certainty He said he wants to re-engage with the political world and will be joining the non-profit organization CASA on a mission to register voters. He’s headed to Puerto Rico first and will later travel the U.S.  "...

911 lines out of service in Hays County due to cut line

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:47 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Due to a line cut in the area, the Hays County Sheriff's Office said the majority of their 911 service is out, the agency confirmed to KXAN.On Thursday afternoon, HCSO sent a notification to the community in Hays County saying 911 lines were out of service.HCSO is re-routing calls to other agencies in the area. If you don't get anyone on the line, you can call HCSO at (512) 393-7896.

Concert review: At 78, Eric Clapton has slowed down, but still thrills on the six-string

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:47 GMT

Eric Clapton was a member of at a half dozen bands, but it turns out what he really wanted to do was join the Band. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was so enamored with the Band’s 1968 debut “Music from Big Pink,” its revolutionary take on Americana music was one of the reasons he left his wildly successful power trio Cream. But for whatever reason, he never got around to asking guitarist Robbie Robertson if there was a place for him in the group.That deep respect — coupled with Robertson’s death in August — explains why Clapton opened his concert Thursday night at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center with not one, but two songs from the Band: “The Shape I’m In” and “It Makes No Difference.”The show marked the 78-year-old Clapton’s first in the metro since 2009, when he shared the stage with Steve Winwood. His body has understandably slowed down, but his fingers remain as strong and fluid as ever judging by his sharp, trademark guitar work. There&#...

High school football: Mahtomedi survives Hastings thanks to late defensive stops

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:47 GMT

Fortunately for Mahtomedi, its defense dominated much of Thursday.It’s not like the offense was stagnant; it just couldn’t consistently hang on to the ball or consistently convert in key situations.Cole Saenger had a late 52-yard score, and the Zephyrs got a couple of fourth-quarter red zone stops to escape Hastings with a 13-7 win.“Players were able to step up big and get the win,” said Saenger, who finished with 182 of Mahtomedi’s 319 rushing yards.But it was too close for comfort.Down by two scores, Lukas Foss connected with Matt Foss for a 22-yard pass with 2:07 remaining to get Hastings on the scoreboard, but Mahtomedi’s Max Strecker grabbed an onside kick, Charlie Brandt had a couple runs for first downs and the Zephyrs improved to 2-1.Again, thanks to the defense, which made two prior final-quarter defensive stops deep in its own end.With about 7 minutes to go, Alex LaValle wrapped up Lukas Foss on fourth down to maintain a seven-point lead.Given another opportunity for...

Vikings fumble away chances in 34-28 loss to Eagles in primetime

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:47 GMT

Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings fumbles the ball over the pylon for a touchback as he is tackled by Terrell Edmunds #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Minnesota Vikings guard Ezra Cleveland (72) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP ...

Drunk driver sentenced in tow truck driver's death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:47 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -The man convicted of driving drunk on the Northway, then hitting and killing a tow truck driver, was sentenced in Saratoga County. Judge James Murphy III gave Justin Rodriguez a maximum of twenty-two and a half years of prison.Alex Bleickhardt was helping a motorist in need while working his job at TowAway LLC on the night of September 15, 2022. Rodriguez entered the Northway after drinking heavily at a local Applebee's and eventually collided with Bleickhart. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Bleickhardt's mother took the stand to read aloud statements of her own along with other family members' to express their feelings of sorrow and wanting to change the past. "I’m holding my own grief and that of all my loved ones. What could have been different? I’m the one who pushed him to get his CDL after he was twenty-one because in high school he really wanted to get it."Regardless of their regrets, the fam...

Missouri sports teams fight to legalize betting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:47 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri’s professional sports teams are tired of relying on lawmakers in Jefferson City to legalize sports betting. While Missourians continue to cross state lines to place a sports bet, the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs are done placing wagers on the general assembly. They want to put the question to voters on the 2024 ballot.

Study reveals potential health risks associated with household cleaning supplies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS – You may want to think twice about the cleaning supplies you use in your home.A new study from the nonprofit, non-partisan Environmental Working Group found unsettling details about the potential health risks of common household cleaning products.“What chemicals are being emitted from cleaning products into our air that may be impacting our health and if there is an easy way for consumers to find products that led to lower volatile organic chemicals or VOC exposures, into our air,” senior scientist David Andrews said.The study analyzed 30 cleaning products, both conventional and green, including multipurpose and glass cleaners, air fresheners, and more. Of the 530 unique VOCs researchers found, 193 were deemed hazardous, with the potential to cause respiratory damage, increased cancer risk, as well as developmental and reproductive impacts.“There’s a lot of science linking VOC exposure and cleaning product exposure to health harm, increased risk of asthma and respiratory ...

Colorado high school football scoreboard: Week 4

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:47 GMT

Thursday night scoresCherry Creek 42, Arvada West 0Discovery Canyon 42, Evergreen 14Holyoke 43, Hershey 6Holy Family 46, Mountain View 28Fairview 49, Horizon 7Lyons 48, Merino 18Montrose 42, Palisade 0Cheyenne Mountain 62, Pueblo Centennial 0Wheat Ridge 26, Sand Creek 8Clear Creek 46, South Park 6Fossil Ridge 35, Windsor 30Want more sports news? Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams.

Distraction thefts targeting unsuspecting SoCal shoppers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:47 GMT

A woman whose purse and credit cards were stolen in a matter of moments believes she is the latest victim of a distraction theft in Southern California.The theft trend targets unsuspecting shoppers where thieves may engage the victim in conversation while another accomplice quickly and discreetly takes their personal items.Cheryl Armstrong believes she was recently targeted while grocery shopping at a Ralph’s supermarket in Anaheim Hills.Armstrong said the first thing she does when unloading groceries into her car is to place her purse on the front passenger seat before closing the door.But before she could enter the driver’s side of her car, suddenly a man interrupted her.“As I was starting to walk to put my cart in the corral, a man who was up there, towards the market, he said, ‘Lady! Someone bumped into your car with a trolley,’” Armstrong recalled.A woman whose purse and credit cards were stolen in a matter of moments became the latest victim of distraction thefts in Orange Cou...