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Woman found guilty after pregnant nurse kicked in stomach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

MCHENRY COUNTY, Ill. — A suburban woman has been found guilty after a pregnant nurse was kicked in the stomach over two years ago.Briana Veurink, 31, of Algonquin, was found guilty of aggravated battery to a nurse and aggravated battery to a pregnant woman.The decision comes after a bench trial on March 27.Witnesses testified that on Feb. 17, 2021, Veurink was at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry receiving treatment. At some point, she intentionally kicked one of the nurses in the stomach. Suburban man charged following break-in at Michael Jordan’s mansion At the time, the nurse was six months pregnant. Sentencing is scheduled for June 15.

2 found dead near O'Hare Airport, hours apart

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

CHICAGO — Two individuals were found dead near O'Hare International Airport Saturday, hours apart. According to police, a 36-year-old man was discovered unresponsive near the 0-100 block of West O'Hare Avenue Saturday afternoon around 12:20 p.m. He was transported to Resurrection Hospital where he was pronounced dead. the incident is being assessed as a death investigation. Man killed after being hit by CTA train in Near West Side Another incident showed that an unidentified woman was discovered on a CTA railcar unresponsive near the 1000 block of West O'Hare Avenue around 3:12 a.m. The woman was transported to the same hospital where she was also pronounced dead. According to preliminary investigation, police allege the woman may have overdosed. Police are investigating the incident.

Student honored for helping thwart alleged school shooting plot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJW) – An Ohio high schooler is being given an award for helping thwart a possible school shooting at West Geauga High School last week. According to investigators, a 17-year-old senior Casey Orloski found a bullet in the bathroom on the morning of April 3. Orloski told the school’s resource officer, which led to the arrest 18-year-old Brandon Morrissette. Investigators say Morrissette was found with an unloaded 9-millimeter handgun and three loaded magazines in his backpack, as well as a knife attached to his pants.Nexstar's WJW learned the suspect had allegedly developed a plan to shoot multiple students at the high school.The Uvalde Foundation For Kids, a nonprofit aiming to end school violence after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas last year, announced it is presenting Orloski with its National Student Hero Award. Suitcase study: What happens to unclaimed luggage? He will be recognized alongside others, including Nashville police off...

Driver dead after rollover crash in unincorporated Plato Township

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

UNINCORPORATED PLATO TOWNSHIP, Ill. — A driver is dead after a rollover crash in unincorporated Plato Township Sunday night. The victim was identified as 56-year-old Kimberly Roddan.According to police, the driver of the Buick was traveling eastbound on Plank Road near the 40W200 block when it left the roadway towards the shoulder. The vehicle crossed into westbound traffic, leaving the roadway again onto the North side of Plank Road. 18-year-old man shot while attempting to break into business on North Side The Buick rolled over several times before coming to a stop. Kane County Sherrif's office are still investigating the incident. It is still unknown by police if drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash.Editor's Note: Kane County police told WGN three people were deceased. At 10:30 a.m. they sent a correction that only one person died.

RESULTS: This is the best KXAN viewer photo of March 2023, as voted by you

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Here at KXAN, we get hundreds of photos sent to us each month by viewers just like you.We want to showcase some of the best pictures we receive, so we narrowed them down to our 10 favorites for the month. March's picks inevitably featured lots of bluebonnets, as well as photos of the incredible lightning Austin saw in the middle of the month.The winning photo will move on to represent March in the best viewer photos of the year competition once 2023 is said and done. Here are the results:#10. Brewing Storm (3.3% of votes)Horseshoe Bay, March 16.Storm clouds as seen from a field of bluebonnets in Horseshoe Bay on March 16, 2023. (KXAN Viewer Photo)#9. Texas Thistle (3.7% of votes)Sun City, March 5. Courtesy R.A.F.Closeup of a Texas thistle in Sun City on March 5, 2023. (Courtesy R.A.F.)#8. Field of Blue (3.9% of votes)Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area, Spicewood, March 25. Courtesy Darlene.Field of bluebonnets at the Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area in Spicewood on March 25,...

5 things you may not know about Austin's historic The Driskill Hotel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- For as long as you've been in Austin, The Driskill Hotel has been here too. But just how much do you know about this enduring and thriving testament to Austin's past?The 137-year-old hotel wants to help you expand your knowledge by offering daily tours at 4 p.m.The tours are free to guests, and $10 for the public. Along the tour, led by Tour Guide Audrey Acosta, visitors will learn some pretty interesting facts about the hotel's history.Portraits of Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird hang inside the LBJ Suite. (Courtesy: The Driskill)Austin's oldest hotelThe hotel first opened in 1886 after the land was purchased in 1884 for $7,500. The cost to build is estimated at $400,000 which today would run up a tab of $92 million. Where are Austin’s most haunted sites? Local ghost tour uncovers city history "At the time, Austin was the westernmost city in Texas and ladies and gentlemen would, you know, get dressed up in their finest" Acosta said. "They'd take a horse and bugg...

Ascension Seton invests $280M to revamp, expand Dell Seton Medical Center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Ascension Seton is allocating $280 million to expand and revamp the Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas at Austin, hospital representatives announced in a release Monday.Currently, Dell Seton Medical Center serves as the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the region. Under the expansion, Ascension Seton officials said the center will add 150 beds and more than 160,000 square feet to the facility. Some key additions to come include:Six new operating rooms with pre-operation, post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) spaceInpatient rehabilitation gymOn-call suitesIntensive care unit (ICU) expansionClinical, outpatient spacesNeurology, wound and burn care, oncology and abdominal transplant facilitiesComplex digestive health capabilitiesAscension Seton is allocating $280 million to expand and revamp the Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas at Austin, hospital representatives announced in a release Monday. (Courtesy: Ascension Texas)Ascension Seton is a...

Twin Cities’ best restaurant patios 2023: Nominate your favorite now

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

Do you have a favorite restaurant patio for those warm, sunny days? We want to know about it.Nominate your favorite restaurant patios through May 10. The most-nominated restaurants will be in the running for “Best Patio” in our readers’ voter contest held May 11-19 (here are last year’s winners).So what are you waiting for? Tell us where you like to go to get decked out.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Spicy food not doing enough to conjure warmth? Try a spicy cocktail! Restaurants, Food and Drink | Twin Cities pizza crawl: 6 friends, 5 stops, many delicious pies Restaurants, Food and Drink | Where to find corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day

St. Paul agrees to settle street maintenance lawsuits with 200 plaintiffs for $634,000

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

The city of St. Paul will pay out more than $634,000 to settle a series of lawsuits filed by roughly 200 plaintiffs seeking reimbursement of their street maintenance fees.The lawsuits, grouped into six major claims, were filed by two attorneys, the late Jack Hoeschler and Ferdinand Peters, who assumed Hoeschler’s clients following his illness. The city council approved the six settlements last week.“Several clients were in multiple cases,” said Peters on Friday. “Some of these cases went before five different judges.”Property owners — especially churches, nonprofits and other non-taxable entities — have long sought to upend the annual fee St. Paul assesses for routine street maintenance such as snow plowing, tree trimming, sidewalk crack sealing, street lights, traffic signs and alley maintenance.MN Supreme Court, Ramsey County Court decisionsFollowing a Minnesota Supreme Court decision in 2016 and a Ramsey County District Court decision las...

Herbie's Burgers opening new location in Troy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Herbie's Burgers, a Capital Region burger chain, is opening up its fourth location in Troy. Owner Nicholas Warchol said the new restaurant is opening on Thursday, April 13 at 415 Fulton Street. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Herbie's menu features different types of burgers (including vegan), fries and milkshakes. You can view the full menu on the Herbie's Burgers website.Herbie's has three other locations on Lark Street in Albany, Western Avenue in Guilderland, and Troy Schenectady Road in Latham. The Troy location will be open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.