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Chicago's Red Line closer to federal funding to add 5.6 miles of track

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:28:38 GMT

CHICAGO — The U.S. federal government has pledged nearly $2 billion to extend the Red Line to Chicago's Far South Side.A number of elected officials from multiple levels of government are set to gather Friday morning to officially announce the funding expectation. If it becomes fully approved, the $1.973 billion will cover half of the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) Red Line Extension (RLE) Project. 64 Fall Festivals and events coming to Chicagoland this autumn The RLE would extend the Red Line from 95th Street to 130th Street and include four additional stops: a new terminal at 130th Street and three other stops at 103rd, 111th, and Michigan Avenue. Parking facilities and multimodal connections at each new station, a new railyard and maintenance shop near 120th Street, and the purchase of 78 rail cars will also be incorporated.Though the federal funding is not yet guaranteed, the RLE Project has advanced into the next phase of the "New Starts" program which is a critical s...

Social Security beneficiaries can expect a 2024 increase: reports

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:28:38 GMT

(NewsNation) — Social Security beneficiaries can expect a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in 2024, according to multiple reports. The news comes as a welcome relief for millions of Americans who rely on these benefits to cover essential expenses.Here's what you need to know about the upcoming adjustment:The COLA increase is designed to help Social Security benefits keep pace with the rising cost of living. While the exact percentage of the increase has not been officially announced, sources indicate that it is expected to be in line with current inflation rates.COLA increases are a standard practice in the Social Security program. These adjustments ensure that the benefits provided maintain their value over time.As the basis for determining the COLA increase, the Social Security Administration utilizes the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) from the third quarter of the prev...

Runners ready for 20th annual Zilker Relays

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:28:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin running community is abuzz for the unofficial kickoff of racing season with the Zilker Relays taking place on Friday night.The 20th annual event includes a 10-mile race, with teams comprised of four runners. Each participant runs a 2.5-mile loop within Zilker Park, to claim bragging rights as the fastest team in town.Before the relay race, a kid’s dash will take place. This includes a 400-yard dash (recommended for children in grades 1st-5th) and a 200-yard dash (recommended for kids in Pre-K and kindergarten).Each kid participating will receive a Zilker Relays kids cape. Prizes will be awarded to 1st place boys and girls in each distance.Before the Zilker Relays gets going, a kids dash will take place on the course.After the race, there will be live music, drinks by Real Ale Brewing Company, dinner by Tacodeli, and prizes.All proceeds from the event benefit Marathon Kids, an Austin-based nonprofit on a mission to get kids moving.The Zilker Relays start at...

Daniel Jackson’s stunning catch makes impression on Gophers, an NFL hall of famer and back home in Kansas

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:28:38 GMT

Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck sat back in his desk chair and directed a red laser pointer at the east wall of his office.The wall nearest the double-door entrance is almost completely covered in photos of big plays and special moments during his seven-year tenure at Minnesota. Fleck was identifying other ones on the wall. To name two, Antoine Winfield Jr.’s acrobatic interception against Fresno State in 2018 and cancer survivor Casey O’Brien place-holding on extra points against Rutgers in 2019.After the season, a spot will be cleared for an image of Daniel Jackson’s slick toe-drag reception on the end zone sideline, a late-game catch that helped beat Nebraska in the season opener on Aug. 31.“It’s maybe the best photo I’ve ever seen,” Fleck told the Pioneer Press of U photographer Brad Rempel’s perfectly-timed shot.It was the Gophers’ best highlight in a dramatic final two-plus minutes, which featured two defensive takeaways and two scoring plays to help the U ...

The Loop NFL Picks: Week 1

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:28:38 GMT

Buccaneers at Vikings (-6½)Former Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield is ready for his first game as the Buccaneers’ quarterback. Tampa Bay’s dropoff from Tom Brady to Mayfield would be comparable to the dropoff from Tesla’s Elon Musk to Twitter’s Elon Musk.Pick: Vikings by 11FILE – Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks at the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition, March 9, 2020, in Washington. Musk said Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, that his social network X, formerly known as Twitter, will give users the ability to make voice and video calls on the platform. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)Bills at Jets (+1½)New York’s “immunized” QB Aaron Rodgers offered very public praise for unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic, even showing up at the U.S. Open to cheer him on. When asked to comment, the 23-time Grand Slam champion asked “Who is Aaron Rodgers?”Pick: Jets by 1New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers watches Coco Gauff, of the United States, face Caroline Wozniacki, of Denmark, dur...

Troy Police investigating shots fired incident

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:28:38 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Troy Police are currently investigating a shots fired incident that happened around 10 p.m. Thursday night in the area of Jefferson Street and 5th Avenue. At this point in the investigation, police say they do not believe anyone was struck. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Detectives will continue their investigation in an attempt to find the individuals involved. Stick with NEWS10 as more information regarding the shots fired incident becomes available.

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: September 8-10

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:28:38 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From festivals to car shows to Waterford's Tugboat Roundup, there are quite a few things happening on September 8, 9, and 10. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, September 8ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 6:30 p.m. You can still buy tickets on the Live Nation website.Waterford Tugboat Roundup, Waterford Harbor Promenade and Lock E2 Park, 4 p.m.Greek Festival, St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Schenectady, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.North Greenbush Town Fair, Town Hall at 2 Douglas Street, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Adirondack Nationals Car Show, Charles R. Wood Festival Commons, Fort William Henry and Shepard Park in Lake George, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Adirondack VetteFest, The Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls, starts at 2 p.m. Disc golf tournament returning to Montgomery County Saturday, September ...

Man found shot to death on Colfax in Aurora

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:28:38 GMT

A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound on Colfax Avenue in Aurora Thursday night.A 911 caller reported finding the man in the 8900 block of East Colfax, Aurora police said in a 10:51 p.m. post on X.#APDAlert: Officers are investigating a homicide in the 8900 block of East Colfax after a 911 caller reported finding a deceased man with a gunshot wound.Crime Scene Investigators and Major Crime Homicide Unit detectives have arrived at the scene. Details are limited given the… pic.twitter.com/7VgFBCmSRb— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) September 8, 2023No more information has been released yet, but Aurora police said crime scene investigators and major crime homicide unit detectives were at the scene Thursday night.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Woman found dead in rural Arapahoe County ID’d as homicide victim Crime and Public Safety | Authorities uncover new alleged attack linked to Colorado r...

California lawmakers approve new taxes on guns, ammo

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:28:38 GMT

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will have the chance to approve an excise tax on firearms and ammunition after Assembly Bill 28 was passed by Democrats Thursday. If signed, an 11% tax from the sales of firearms, firearm precursor parts and ammunition would be imposed on dealers and manufacturers beginning July 1, 2024. Money received by the measure would be used to fund various gun violence prevention, education, research and investigation programs, AB-28 states.The bill was introduced by Democrat Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel of District 46. The district represents parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.“We’ve passed a lot of good gun safety laws. The data shows that we have a lower gun death rate here in California than we do in other states. But this was one of the big things that was still out there," Gabriel told CalMatters. For the past ten years, lawmakers had unsuccessfully pursued sales or excise taxes on guns and ammunition but failed half a dozen times, some of which never...

Security guard suffers head wound in Chatsworth robbery attempt

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:28:38 GMT

A security guard was attacked and suffered a head injury when multiple armed bandits attempted to rob a Chatsworth business early Friday morning.The attack in the 21700 block of Lassen Street was reported at around 3:45 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Police said five armed men assaulted a security guard with an unknown object, then fled the scene. It's unclear if the attackers actually broke into the business.Footage from the scene shows the guard holding an ice pack to his head, which had a visible wound on its back side.Police could be seen at the business investigating the attack. They were also spotted searching a Jeep parked nearby.Alexis Lewis contributed to this report.