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Man dies from punching window of Illinois bar after getting kicked out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:21 GMT

BEACH PARK, Ill. (WGN) — A man died early Monday after punching the window of an Illinois bar after getting kicked out.At around 2 a.m., authorities responded to a report of an injured person at a bar located in Beach Park. ‘Days of Our Lives’ actor Cody Longo died from alcohol abuse, report says Following a preliminary investigation, authorities believe Jonathan Banks, 32, of Chicago, got into a verbal altercation with another person at the bar and was escorted out by security.After being escorted outside, authorities said Banks punched his fist through a window of the bar. He suffered a severe laceration to his arm and was transported to Vista Medical Center East in critical condition.Banks died in the emergency room at the hospital. The coroner's office ruled his death was self-inflicted by sharp force injuries.

The key legal cases against Trump explained

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:21 GMT

(The Hill) -- Former President Donald Trump predicted Wednesday that he will soon face arrest and indictment for his role in the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, 2021.Trump is basing that assessment on the fact that his attorneys have been informed he is a target of the federal grand jury in Washington, D.C.If Trump is indeed indicted, it would be the third case in which he has been charged this year. Possible charges loom in a fourth case in Georgia. Here is a roundup of the legal challenges Trump faces.New York and the hush money paymentsTrump’s first criminal indictment is in many ways the least compelling.In early April, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg laid out 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree.The charges relate to three stories about Trump’s personal life. The most famous of these centers on porn actress Stormy Daniels, who alleges she had a sexual encounter with Trump in 2006. A $130,000 deal to buy Daniels’s silence was sealed by Michael Cohen,...

Registered sex offender receives new charges after HCSO finds evidence of additional victim

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:21 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Officials in Hays County filed additional charges against a man registered as a sex offender after finding evidence of an additional victim.Hays County Sheriff’s Office said it learned 24-year-old Diego Alejandro Cortez, who was arrested earlier this month in connection with harboring a runaway child and child trafficking, also possessed pictures and videos that depicted child pornography. RELATED: Registered sex offender accused of finding 10-year-old victim on Snapchat, arrested in Hays County According to HCSO, on July 3, investigators found and identified a 13-year-old victim. HCSO said the girl was a second victim of Cortez's.A statement from HCSO said the victim was interviewed, and during that interview, the victim said she and Cortez had multiple sexual encounters."The victim’s statement was corroborated by the confession of Cortez, and evidence found on Cortez’s phone," HCSO said.As of Tuesday, Cortez was in the Hays County jail and charged wi...

Police, housing, homelessness: Austin City Council back from summer break

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After returning from summer break, Austin City Council has nearly 200 items on its agenda Thursday. Here's some of what we're watching: Police reserve for special eventsCouncil members could vote to create a “police reserve” unit to help the Austin Police Department with large events as it faces a staffing crisis. That unit would be staffed by retired police officers. READ MORE: Austin City Council to vote on creating ‘police reserve’ of retired officers for events “I think that we’re at a point with our staffing at the police department where we need all the help we can get,” Council Member Mackenzie Kelly said, “and by creating a reserve police officer program, we will get additional officers who’ve previously worked for the department and are retired and able to assist with the staffing needs.”According to documents, the unit would consist of no more than 75 officers.The police chief will ultimately be tasked with appointing members to the unit. They must also...

Free, live music festival opens Thursday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – An Austin non-profit said it will launch its Hot Summer Nights festival on Thursday. The Red River Cultural District said more than 100 local musicians will take part in the free, three-day music and arts festival at more than a dozen venues across downtown.According to the district, Hot Summer Nights was originally created in 2017 to provide additional revenue to district members, as well as paid opportunities for musicians and artists in the traditionally slower summer months. Organizers said the music begins around 7 or 8 p.m. each night. Here's a list of locations, according to the Red River Cultural District: The 13th Floor Barbarella Cheer Up Charlies Chess ClubThe Creek and the Cave ElysiumEmpire Control Room & GarageFlamingo CantinaMala Vida Mohawk Stubb’s Bar-B-QSwan Dive ValhallaVaquero TaqueroIn addition to the Thursday to Saturday events, the district said there are Sunday events including: Gospel Brunch at Stubb’s B...

Former Eagles lead guitarist coming to Hudson Falls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:21 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Don Felder, the former lead guitarist of The Eagles, is coming to Hudson Falls. He is set to perform at the Strand Theatre on August 6 at 8 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Felder was a member of The Eagles for over 20 years. He co-wrote some of the band's biggest hits including "Hotel California," "Victim Of Love" and more.As a solo artist, Felder has released three albums. He's performed alongside The Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Joni Mitchell, and Stephen Stills. Music legend Dionne Warwick to perform in Rutland You can buy tickets at the Strand Box Office or on the Brown Paper Tickets website. The Stand Theatre is located at 210 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Crews fighting fire on Stow Avenue in Troy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:21 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Crews are currently battling a fire on Stow Avenue in Troy. It's a two-alarm fire. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to Troy police, Stow Avenue in closed in both directions. Morrison Avenue is also closed in both directions.Expect delays if traveling in the area and consider using other routes. Stick with NEWS10 for updates.

Missouri & Illinois players win $1M in record Powerball jackpot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:21 GMT

LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) - A winning ticket has been sold in California for the Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $1.08 billion, the sixth largest in U.S. history and the 3rd largest in the history of the game.The winning numbers for Wednesday night’s drawing were: white balls 7, 10, 11, 13, 24 and red Powerball 24. The California Lottery said on Twitter that the winning ticket was sold in Los Angeles at Las Palmitas Mini Market. Didn’t hit the Powerball jackpot? Your ticket may still be a winner. Here’s how Thirty-six $1 million-winning tickets and three $2 million-winning tickets were sold. The $2 million winners were sold in Florida, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. The $1 million winners were sold in:California: 7Connecticut: 1Florida: 4 Illinois: 1Indiana: 1Kentucky: 1Massachusetts: 3Maryland: 2Missouri: 1New Hampshire: 1New Jersey: 2New York: 5Ohio: 1Texas: 4Wisconsin: 1West Virginia: 1Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot beyond its earlier estimate of $1 billion to...

Scattered storms Thursday with temp highs near 90

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:21 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - Out ahead of a cold front Thursday, we are watching for more rain and storms. The early morning storm chance will primarily be along and south of I-44 in Missouri and I-64 in Illinois through 8:00 a.m. The chance for severe storms looks slight, but this was the area hit the hardest by heavy rain Wednesday, so we’ll watch the already full streams and creeks closely.  We’ll watch for additional scattered thunderstorms across the entire area Thursday afternoon as the front moves through. It's set to be muggy and hot, as temperature highs ahead of that front today around 90.   St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Cooler and less humid air will settle in for Friday. There is a slight chance of showers and storms again south of St. Louis Friday morning as the tail of the cold front slides through, but most will remain dry. It'll be quite a bit of cloud cover, as highs will be in the low 80s....

U.S. Women's World Cup watch parties starting today at Ballpark Village

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS -The Women's World Cup starts Thursday.The first game for the United States Women's Team is Friday on FOX 2 against Vietnam. If you can't make it overseas we have great news, you can watch it over at Ballpark Village. Missouri & Illinois players win $1M in record Powerball jackpot FOX 2 reporter Ty Hawkins spoke with Mike Lamartina about why this is the place to be.For more information about the Ballpark Village watch party, click here.