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Some Chicago area hospitals requiring masks again as respiratory infections rising

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

CHICAGO — Some Chicago area hospitals and other facilities are returning their mask mandates as respiratory infections are on the rise.Rush is one provider that is requiring masks in certain areas as the threat from COVID-19, flu and respiratory viruses are rising.The new mandates will apply to patients, staff and visitors at Rush Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital and Rush Copley.Hospitals are looking to get out in front of the growing risk of transmission.Most hospitals eased or eliminated their masking requirements last spring, after the federal government ended the COVID-19 public health emergency. Some hospitals reinstating mask requirements amid rise in COVID-19 As present, Chicago, the rest of Cook County, DuPage, McHenry and Lake counties are all at "medium risk level."

Hickory Hills man accused of molesting Northwest Indiana girl

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

PORTAGE, Ind. — A suburban man is facing multiple charges of child molestation after allegedly sexually abusing a 12-year-old Portage girl.Portage police began an investigation in late October after the victim disclosed to a counselor about the alleged abuse.Joe Benavente, 23, of Hickory Hills, was booked into the Porter County Jail on Thursday following the investigation.Police believe Benavente picked the girl up near her home on July 27 and he allegedly sexually molested her. The two communicated on Snapchat prior to the incident, according to police documents.On Aug. 10, Benavente allegedly picked her up and took her to a motel on US Route 20. He handed her a COVID-19 face mask and said "you should wear this when we go in so no one sees," documents allege.Detectives obtained data from Snapchat and the Benavente's photo was picked out of a lineup by the alleged victim. Woman in toll road crash struck, killed by alleged intoxicated driver in Northwest Indiana An arrest warrant w...

Souvenir sellers flooded the Brooklyn Bridge. Now the city is banning them

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

NEW YORK (WPIX) - Visitors to New York City hoping to take home a souvenir from the Brooklyn Bridge will now have to settle for a photograph, as vendors are about to be banned from the iconic spot.The new rule, which goes into effect Wednesday, aims to ease overcrowding on the bridge’s heavily trafficked pedestrian walkway, where dozens of trinket sellers currently compete for space with tourists and city commuters.As crowds flocked to the bridge over the holiday season, the situation turned dangerous, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Adams said Tuesday that the number of legal and illegal vendors on the pedestrian walkway on the Brooklyn Bridge is "not only a sanitary issue, it's a public safety issue." Tourist flights over national parks face new rules. None are stricter than at Mount Rushmore Christine Lazzara, a personal tour guide with "Just Ask Christine," took videos last weekend that show a packed group of people climbing down from the pedestrian walkway onto t...

AG Paxton says home was target of 'swatting' incident on New Year's Day

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

MCKINNEY, Texas (KXAN) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said his home in McKinney was the target of a "swatting" incident on New Year's Day. Paxton said on social media someone made a false report to 911 describing a life-threatening situation at his home in McKinney. According to Paxton, the McKinney police and fire departments responded to the home. Paxton and his wife, Sen. Angela Paxton, were not home at the time, and Paxton said they were notified of the false report when a state trooper, who was contacted by McKinney police, informed them of the incident. What is "swatting"? The Associated Press reported the goal of these types of false threats is to get authorities, particularly a SWAT team, to respond to a certain address. AP also said some of the cases use caller ID spoofing to disguise their number.Making false reports to 911 is a crime which should be vigorously prosecuted when this criminal is identified. These fake calls divert resources from actual emergencies and ...

7 people pulled from overnight house fire in St. Paul

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

Firefighters pulled six children and a woman from a St. Paul home Wednesday morning and they were taken to the hospital with some in critical condition.The fire department was called at 1:30 a.m. about a residential house fire in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood and found a single-family home with smoke showing, said Deputy Fire Chief Tony Farina.St. Paul firefighters put out a fire in the 1200 block of Arkwright Street and took seven people to the hospital on Jan. 3, 2024. (Courtesy of the St. Paul Fire Department)Firefighters discovered seven people inside the house on Arkwright Street near Maryland Avenue. “The condition of some of the occupants required immediate CPR and intervention by St. Paul Fire Paramedics,” the fire department said in a statement. They were taken by ambulances to Regions Hospital.The children are believed to be under the age of seven, Farina said.The fire is not suspicious and is under investigation, according to the fire department.The fire depar...

Crash near Twin Bridges in Halfmoon causes backups

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

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, a crash on I-87 Northway southbound near the Twin Bridges in Halfmoon has closed one left lane of three, causing significant backups at this time. Drivers in the area should expect delays. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Little is known regarding this crash right now. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

Cairo woman steals car and guns, arrested after fleeing area

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

CAIRO, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Cairo woman was arrested on Monday after allegedly stealing a car along with multiple firearms and cash. Heather Billingsley, 53, faces several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Sunday, around 10:32 a.m., police responded to a home in Esperance for reports of a stolen car. According to New York State Police, Billingsley was known to the victim and took their car without permission before fleeing the area. Troopers say Billingsley also took multiple firearms and cash without the victim's knowledge from their home. Later that day, the car was found in Colonie, and other stolen items weren't recovered. 5 things to know this Wednesday, January 3 Charges:Fourth-degree grand larceny (two counts)Petit larcenyBillingsley was found in Troy and was taken into custody. She was taken to the Cobleskill State Police for processing and was taken to the Schoharie County Correctional Facility to await arr...

Tractor trailer crash causes mess on I-70 WB

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

ST CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - A crash Wednesday morning on Interstate 70 westbound at the Convention Center overpass at 5th Street in St. Charles caused a mess on the roadway.A tractor trailer hit the overpass, knocking some debris onto the highway. Crews will check the overpass for damage. Gov. Parson issues Missouri executive order over foreign-owned farmland The tractor trailer that was carrying cooking oil ended up hitting the median. The cooking oil spewed out of the trailer for a couple of hours.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Gateway Arch hosting social media giveaway for local who've never visited

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

ST. LOUIS - The Gateway Arch is hosting a social media giveaway through January 15. It's an offer for St. Louisians who have never visited the arch.If you are one of them, you can win four free tickets for the tram ride to the top of the arch, plus admission to the documentary movie and the virtual reality  theater. Winners will also receive free parking at the Stadium East Garage. Gov. Parson issues Missouri executive order over foreign-owned farmland To enter, follow Gateway Arch STL on Instagram and like the giveaway post. Then leave a comment sharing which national park experience you're looking forward to.

All-Bay Area News Group high school football 2023: Defensive backs

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

ALL-BAY AREA NEWS GROUP FOOTBALL 2023DEFENSIVE BACKSFirst team Joseph Bey, Serra, 6-1, 195, seniorWCAL defensive back of the year. San Jose State commit had nine tackles in 28-0 victory over NorCal 1-AA champion De La Salle. Scott Garwood, Los Gatos, 5-10, 170, seniorPAL Bay co-defensive back of the year. Had 140 tackles, four interceptions and two fumble recoveries. Scored four rushing touchdowns and five receiving TDs for CCS Division I champions. Jack Horton, San Ramon Valley, 6-3, 188, seniorFirst-team all-EBAL Mountain. Returned an interception for a touchdown against Liberty, and had 69 tackles and two interceptions for the NCS Division I runners-up. Jadyn Hudson, Pittsburg, 6-2, 190, juniorFirst-team all-BVAL. Had six interceptions, including a pick-six at Sacred Heart Cathedral and an interception in NCS Division I championship victory against San Ramon Valley. Second team Ri’Yon Cooper, Wilcox, 6-0 175, seniorPAL Bay co-defensive back of the year. Had four tackles and a fum...