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Chicago Sky have a new general manager as they build for 2024

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:13:53 GMT

CHICAGO — Before November, both major positions for the Chicago Sky have been filled as they start to look ahead to the 2024 season. Now they've found their general manager to shape their team for the future, and it's someone quite familiar with the organization. The @chicagosky have named Jeff Pagliocca their new general manager..He previously served as the team’s director of of skill development and is also the founder of Deerfield’s Evolution Athletics..@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/hXQFU0hbIq— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) October 31, 2023On Tuesday, the team announced that Jeff Pagliocca has been promoted to the position, taking over for James Wade, who held that position along with head coach until he resigned in July. The Long Grove native spent the last four seasons assisting with player development for the Sky and advising Wade. During the 2023 campaign, he was the team's director of skill development.Pagliocca's hire comes a week after the Sky officially introduced Basketb...

CPD: Belmont Gardens teen missing since Oct. 7

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:13:53 GMT

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen on Saturday, Oct. 7.Solangie Meneses, 15, was last seen at her home on the 4300 block on West Park Avenue in Chicago's Belmont Garden neighborhood on Saturday, Oct. 7. CPD: 14-year-old diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar missing Meneses is described as 5-foot-1, weighing 115 pounds, with red and auburn hair and brown eyes.Anyone with information regarding Solangie Meneses' whereabouts are asked to contact the Chicago Police Department at 312-746-6554.

Utah man says Grubhub driver accidentally gave him cup of urine

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:13:53 GMT

SARATOGA SPRING, Utah (KTVX) -- A Utah man said he ordered a milkshake through a food delivery app but instead got a cup filled with urine. Caleb Wood, of Saratoga Springs, said he ordered fries and a milkshake from Chick-fil-A through the Grubhub app earlier this week.“When I started eating my meal upon delivery, I put a straw in my cup that was delivered and took a sip,” he said. “I soon discovered that the cup delivered to me from the Grubhub driver was a warm cup of urine.” Taco Bell employee gave haircut in restaurant’s kitchen, ex-worker says Wood captured the delivery on his home security camera. Wood said he called the driver back to his house and confronted him. That confrontation was also caught on video. “Do you realize this is pee,” Wood said to the driver while holding the tall Styrofoam cup in his hand.According to Wood, the driver admitted to confusing two Styrofoam cups in his vehicle. Wood said the driver told him that he works long hours and doesn't take bathroom...

Meth found in seafood boil at New Orleans airport: TSA

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:13:53 GMT

KENNER, La. (WGNO) — TSA made a "fishy" discovery at the New Orleans airport earlier this month. A pound of methamphetamine was discovered inside a container of seafood boil at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, according to TSA.TSA officers reported finding the meth in a gallon bag wrapped in painters' tape inside a jar of seafood seasoning as someone tried to bring it through security.They said the container appeared to have the factory-sealed paper re-glued to the jar, sharing these photos of the discovery.(Courtesy: Transportation Security Administration)(Courtesy: Transportation Security Administration)(Courtesy: Transportation Security Administration)TSA posted on Instagram, "It’s never a well-seasoned plan to tuck away a pound of meth anywhere, let alone in your zesty cookout powder."Officers don't search for illegal drugs, but if they're found, they must refer the matter to law enforcement, TSA explained. Can you bring marijuana on a plane through a TSA...

Mary Lou Retton makes statement after ICU stay: 'I love you all'

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:13:53 GMT

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton has spoken out after spending multiple weeks in an intensive care unit. In an Instagram post on Monday, Retton said she is "beyond blessed" and "overwhelmed with all the love and support as I fight." "I am with family continuing to slowly recover and staying very positive as I know this recovery is a long and slow process," she said. Retton finally went home last week after a multiweek stay in intensive care with a rare form of pneumonia. ‘Friends’ cast reacts to Matthew Perry’s death: ‘We are all so utterly devastated’ Retton's family has been very private with the details of her health and treatment, only giving general updates on her progress and setbacks during her hospital stay. In Monday's post, Retton thanked the public for respecting her privacy and promised that "when the time is right," she will share more about her health so that she can "help others who may face the same battle as me." She ended the state...

'Time for vigilance': FBI warns of terror threats

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:13:53 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Tuesday, the FBI director warned Congress of increased terror threats inside the U.S. since the start of the war in the Middle East. He said groups like Al Qaeda are calling directly for attacks against Americans."It is time to be concerned, we're in a dangerous period,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said.He said the war in the Middle East is spurring new terrorist threats inside the U.S."In just the past few weeks multiple foreign terrorist organizations have called for attacks against Americans and the West,” Wray said.He and the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told senators Tuesday law enforcement is working around the clock to monitor rising threats targeting Jewish, Muslim and Arabic communities."We are engaging extensively with faith-based communities,” Mayorkas said.They said the biggest concern remains lone actors inspired by terrorist groups abroad, many of whom are calling for attacks against Jews.“They need our help," Wr...

Man fatally shot on Chicago's East Side, police say

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:13:53 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago police say a homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead on the city's East Side.Around 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, a man was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head in the 9900 Block of S. Ave.The man was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation. No other injuries have been reported. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines No one is in custody.Anyone with information is asked to call police or leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.

Tickets for Metra Holiday Trains go on sale Wednesday

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:13:53 GMT

CHICAGO — It's almost that time of year for sleigh bells on the train tracks. Metra is bringing Santa, Mrs. Claus, the elves and all the holiday magic to five rail lines this December with unique train rides. Participating lines include the Metra Electric, BNSF, Milwaukee District West, Rock Island and Union Pacific Northwest lines.Tickets for Metra's holiday trains go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 1. Tickets cost $5 each and must be purchased in advance. Metra rolls out new train-tracking website Tickets on the Metra electric line will also include a visit to the North Pole Winter Wonderland at Millennium Station. Passengers can enjoy treats, holiday music, face painting and other fun activities.  The trains will run three Saturdays in December — Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16.Dec. 2Metra ElectricBNSFMilwaukee District WestDec. 9Rock IslandUnion Pacific NorthwestDec. 16Metra Electric Line“This is our way to bring the spirit of the holidays and the spirit of My Metra to our riders,” said Me...

A reunion, charity & victory over No. 1: A unique afternoon for Illinois

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:13:53 GMT

CHAMPAIGN — The game won't count in the standings, but it certainly was something that people at the State Farm Center will remember for a while. It was an exhibition basketball game that included a reunion, charity, and the victory for the hosts over a No. 1 ranked team. Not bad for a chilly Sunday in Champaign in October for essentially a training game for Illinois and Kansas.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)With a common goal to raise money for the victims of the wildfires this summer in Maui, Hawaii, the Illini and Jayhawks played an exhibition contest at the State Farm Center. Proceeds from the game went to the Hawai’i Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund. The game raised over $1 million for those affected by the fires. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)That meant that Bill Self would be returning to Champaign, and that's something significant for the coach and Illinois fans. It was in 2003 that the talented head coach, who led Illinois to two Big Ten co-regular season and a tourna...

Biden admin proposes new student debt relief plan: Who could qualify?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:13:53 GMT

(The Hill) — The Biden administration is moving forward with a new student loan relief plan that is narrower than its original proposal, which was struck down by the Supreme Court over the summer. The Department of Education released regulatory draft text on Monday showing the new plan for student debt forgiveness is only targeting specific groups instead of providing cancelation for all 45 million borrowers like officials originally planned last year. The administration is planning for the debt relief to go to borrowers who:Have federal student loan balances that are greater than what they originally borrowedHave loans they’ve been paying off for 25 years or moreAttended schools with high student loan default rates or programs that created high debt but low wagesWere eligible for targeted relief programs in place such as the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program“President Biden and I are committed to helping borrowers who’ve been failed by our country’s broken and unaff...