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Charges filed in fatal beating, robbery of 55-year-old man on Northwest Side

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:19 GMT

CHICAGO — A 43-year-old man has been charged in the fatal beating of a man during an armed robbery on the city's Northwest Side.Oscar Cruz, 43, faces one felony count of first-degree murder and one felony count of an armed robbery.According to police, Cruz was arrested Monday after being identified as the offender who, just hours earlier, struck 55-year-old Peter S. Krzystyniak several times during the course of a robbery in the 5700 block of West Diversey Avenue around 8:30 a.m.Krzystyniak died at the scene of traumatic brain injury and his death is ruled a homicide, according to the medical examiner.Cruz is schedule to attend a detention hearing Wednesday.

Connor Bedard gets a preseason first as regular season nears

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:19 GMT

CHICAGO — You can add another preseason achievement to the resume of the Blackhawks' No. 1 overall pick in his first NHL preseason.But you might be able to understand why Connor Bedard wasn't exactly going over the top with his celebration for this moment at the United Center.In the closing moments of the Blackhawks' fourth preseason game against the Red Wings, the center notched his first goal as he fired the puck into the empty net with 1:09 to go. But if you were looking for a big reaction from Bedard, you didn't get it. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)It was, in fact, an uncontested goal that sealed the 4-2 victory, so he had a rather subdued reaction to this unique moment in his career. After all, it wasn't after one of his strong pushes to the net that he showed off during his first four games. This one came as the contest was about to end, so the rookie had a rather veteran take on the goal. This score concluded another strong contest for the rookie, his third of the pr...

Man robbed, hit in head during Irving Park home invasion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:19 GMT

CHICAGO — A man was robbed and struck in the head during a home invasion Tuesday night in Irving Park.Just before 5:50 p.m., CPD said a 38-year-old man was in his residence, located in the 4200 block of North Sawyer, when he heard glass break.The man then observed three males, dressed in all black, entering through a window. One of the males struck the 38-year-old in the head as money and jewelry were demanded.The group left through the front door, CPD said.Neighbors told WGN News they were surprised to hear something like this happened."This particular block has been extremely safe for the 35 years. I've been here and I've never heard of anyone being armed personally," William Toedt said. 16-year-old girl stabbed to death following altercation in Loop The man was transported to St. Francis in good condition.No one is in custody.

Michael Jordan joins a rare group this week thanks to his fortune

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:19 GMT

CHICAGO — Once again, Michael Jordan is finding himself on an exclusive list thanks to his achievements on and off the basketball floor. This time, it has to deal with the fortune that he's accrued throughout his professional life. Forbes placed the Bulls legend and Basketball Hall of Famer on their list of the 400 richest people in America this week. He comes in at No. 379 as his wealth is estimated by the publication to be at $3 billion.Per Forbes, he is the first professional athlete to crack their Top 400 and is one of 18 people to join the list in 2023.A six-time NBA champion, six-time NBA Finals MVP, and five-time regular season MVP, Jordan has built his wealth through a lucrative deal with Nike along with his recent sale of the Charlotte Hornets. Those are among a number of business ventures that started during his celebrated career and continue on for the 60-year-old. He is still in professional sports, serving as the co-owner of 23XI Motorsports which competes in the NASCAR...

'Jane Doe' of 1990s Happy Face murders identified

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:19 GMT

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — It's taken almost 30 years, but a victim of Florida's so-called Happy Face Killer has been identified. Okaloosa County investigators used new forensic technology and DNA to identify Suzanne Kjellenberg, 34, as the sixth victim Keith Jesperson is accused of murdering.Suzanne Kjellenberg-Happy Face Killer (Jesperson) VictimSuzanne Kjellenberg-Happy Face Killer (Jesperson) VictimRendering of Cold Case Victim"In February 1996, Jesperson actually admitted to killing our victim. Unfortunately, we didn't know the identity of our victim," said Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden.Aden said an inmate on work duty discovered Kjellenberg's body on Sept. 14, 1994, near the Holt, Florida, exit on Interstate 10. Her identity remained unknown until March 2023. Using DNA forensic technology from Othram Inc., they found a match. "We have a team of nearly a dozen forensic genetic genealogists on staff who work through publicly available databases t...

Bus carrying tourists in Italy crashes near Venice; at least 21 killed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:19 GMT

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Venetians stopped in dismay Wednesday to pay respects to the 21 foreign tourists who were killed when an all-electric shuttle bus crashed through an overpass guardrail and fence, plunging more than 10 meters to the ground.It’s a road they had traveled many times and considered safe but now stopped to inspect the aging guardrail and rusted fence.The bus, which was just a year old, crashed to the ground and landed upside down on Tuesday night. The 40-year-old driver was among those killed and 15 people were injured.The driver, who had an untarnished record, had just started his shift shuttling tourists from Piazzale Roma, at the edge of Venice’s famed canals, to a four-star campground on the mainland offering bargain accommodation.A video shows the city-owned bus disappear from the frame, as another larger bus traveling behind it continued along the elevated road. Prosecutors said the shuttle bus scraped against the guardrail for at least 50 meters (yards) before ...

3 injured after scaffolding collapse in Austin neighborhood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:19 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN Live’s top headlines for Oct. 4, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Three people were injured after scaffolding collapsed in a neighborhood near Rollingwood Wednesday morning, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.ATCEMS said the collapse happened on Honey Tree Lane, which is near Walsh Tarlton Lane and Bee Caves Road.The three adults injured in the collapse were considered "trauma alerts" and were taken to local hospitals with potentially serious injuries, ATCEMS said.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Kali Uchis no longer performing at ACL 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Limits music festival begins Friday, but last-minute adjustments are being made to the lineup.Kali Uchis, a R&B/soul singer-songwriter, said she would no longer be performing at ACL. What to know before attending the 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival In a social media post, Uchis said her Wednesday show in El Paso would be the final stop on her “Red Moon in Venus” tour.“Austin I will not be going to ACL,” Uchis said.According to the original lineup, Uchis was slated to perform each Friday at 6:10 p.m. during weekends one and two. Where 2023 ACL Festival attendees are coming from, according to Airbnb As of Wednesday morning, it was not clear if the slot would be filled.ACL weather forecastThe weather this weekend for ACL looks hard to beat. Cooler sunshine and low humidity across the state, according to the KXAN First Warning Weather forecast.Two cold fronts will be moving through Texas Wednesday and Thursday.

Tracking the Tropics: Caribbean waters primed for more hurricane activity

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:19 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Philippe as it brings heavy rain and flash flooding to parts of the Caribbean.The NHC said Philippe remains disorganized as it slowly moves northwestward.The storm is currently dumping heavy rain across portions of the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. Its maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph. What’s causing that smoke over the Tampa Bay area? Philippe is forecast to turn toward the north-northwest Wednesday, followed by a faster motion toward the north on Thursday and Friday, the NHC said.The storm will approach Bermuda by Thursday night and Friday.Philippe is forecast to produce the following rainfall amounts through today:The United States & British Virgin Islands: 4 to 8 inches with maximum amounts to 12 inches.Puerto Rico: 2 to 4 inches.Meteorologists said the rainfall is likely to result in scattered flash flooding.

The Loop Fantasy Football Report Week 5: First big bye week shouldn’t be too painful

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:19 GMT

After four weeks of easy roster decisions, when fantasy football mavens needed only worry about injuries when crafting their lineups, things are about to get complicated.Bye week season is upon us. For the next 10 weeks, your team’s depth will be tested as never before.The scourge of byes, though, is beginning with only mild pain. Four teams are on bye this week (Browns, Chargers, Seahawks, Buccaneers), and the number of fantasy studs that will be on the sideline is not overwhelming.Here’s our look at the three main position groups, with the standouts who will be missing this week and possible replacements you might still be able to claim on waivers.Quarterbacks – There’s only one first-tier QB on bye this week: the Chargers’ Justin Herbert. Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson is also idle. If you look for a QB on the waiver wires, you will likely find two guys you NEVER would have considered adding before. Arizona’s Josh Dobbs has been surprisingly effective for the plucky Cardinals. And th...