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Celebrating WGN's 75th anniversary with director Steve Novak

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:39 GMT

When you talk about people synonymous with WGN-TV, Bozo, Harry Caray and Tom Skilling are top of mind. But when it comes to people who work behind the scenes, Steve Novak is a rock star. He started at WGN almost 50 years ago during the days when tv news was relatively new, the Cubs were beamed around the world and Bozo was king. Steve -- who is the debut director of Daytime Chicago - talks about how and why WGN has been at the top of its game for 75 years.Daytime Chicago airs weekdays on WGN from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Summit Avenue bike trail opponent sues St. Paul for emails, text messages, studies

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:39 GMT

Robert Cattanach, an attorney opposed to a proposed elevated bike trail along Summit Avenue, has filed a lawsuit and request for a temporary restraining order against the city of St. Paul, claiming violations of the state’s Data Practices Act.Cattanach, a partner with Dorsey and Whitney, has been providing free legal counsel to Save Our Street, the coalition of residents opposed to the bike trail, as well as the Summit Avenue Residential Preservation Association. The lawsuit was filed on his own behalf.Cattanach’s 20-page lawsuit says that he’s filed 10 separate requests for city documents, text messages and communications under the state’s Data Practices Act, some dating back more than eight months, and the city has yet to produce the requested information.Among his requests is all text messages and communications between city employees and a Grand Avenue toy store owner supportive of the bike trail.The city has promoted the potential 4.7-mile protected bike...

Kingston man arrested for drug charges, driving with a suspended license

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:39 GMT

ULSTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Ulster Police Department arrested Joshua J. Thaisz, 41, of Kingston, at 2:23 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Thaisz was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 3rd Degree. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The arrest stemmed from a traffic stop on Route 28. Police discovered that Thaisz was driving with a suspended license. Police say Thaisz had a quantity of heroin and drug paraphernalia on his person. Officers also located cocaine inside the vehicle.Thaisz was processed and arraigned on Wednesday. He was remanded to the Ulster County Jail without bail.

Winning scratch-off ticket sold in Ballston Spa

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:39 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York Lottery reports Jeffrey Duval of Branford, Connecticut won the million-dollar top prize on a New York Lottery Multiplier Money scratch-off game on March 28. Duval purchased the ticket from Cumberland Farms on Route 67 in Ballston Spa. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Duval received a single lump sum payment of $546,840 after withholdings. The lottery explains as of March 28 there were two top prizes left on the Multiplier Money ticket. Players can check the status of any scratch-off game by downloading the Game Report on the NY Lottery website.

Saratoga Springs PD to host Spring Event in Congress Park

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:39 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga Springs Police Department is hosting a Spring Event at Congress Park on April 7. The family-friendly event is free of charge and will run from 12 to 2 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Activities include family photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, and an Army National Guard inflatable obstacle course. Hot dogs and refreshments will be available.

Second warrant to be issued for armed robbery suspect

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:39 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, the Glenville Police Department arrested Jason Giordano, 37, of Schenectady. During a traffic stop, police discovered Giordano had a warrant from an armed robbery investigation. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The robbery occurred at the Speedway at 123 Freemans Bridge Road on the morning of March 9. A suspect entered the store, handed a note to the employee that implied he had a weapon, took a significant amount of cash, and left.Giordano was charged with Robbery in the 1st Degree and Petit Larceny. He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance. Giordano was scheduled to appear in Glenville Town Court at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday but failed to show up. The Glenville Town Court will have to issue another warrant for his arrest.

EPA finds radioactive contamination in more areas of West Lake Landfill

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:39 GMT

BRIDGETON — Radioactive waste in the West Lake Landfill is more widespread than previously thought, officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday.The finding is based on two years of testing at the St. Louis County site, which has held thousands of tons of radioactive waste for decades. An underground “fire” in another area of the landfill threatens to exacerbate the issue, which residents believe is responsible for a host of mysterious illnesses.Chris Jump, the EPA’s remedial project manager for the site, said the findings don’t change the agency’s planned cleanup strategy or the level of risk the site poses to the surrounding residents. The radioactive waste is still within the footprint of the landfill, she said.“The site boundaries themselves aren’t expanding, but the area that will need the radioactive protective cover is larger than previously known,” Jump said to a crowd of about 50 Tuesday night at the District 9 Machinists hall in Bridgeton.The Missou...

Cardinals carry versatility on Opening Day roster

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Most winning ball clubs will have at least one utility player they can plug into any position at any given time that benefits the team. The St. Louis Cardinals made versatility a priority when constructing their 2023 roster. All but three position players on the Cardinals' Opening Day roster took the field at multiple positions last year between the big-league and minor-league levels. For many, that trend could continue with the new campaign. As the designated hitter returns for a second straight year and appears here for good in the National League, there is also the possibility of having a versatile piece fill the DH slot or take the field on a day when someone with a more set position, like Paul Goldschmidt or Nolan Arenado, needs a break from glove work. The lineup and fielding possibilities are endless when there's an abundance of versatile options. Here's a look at some Cardinals who could shuffle around the field this season.Brendan DonovanPrimary position: 2BAlso...

Bayer sues Missouri farmers for illegally spraying dicamba, saving and replanting seeds

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:39 GMT

This story was originally published by Investigate Midwest.Bayer is suing four farmers in the Bootheel of Missouri for illegally spraying older versions of dicamba on its genetically-engineered soybeans, as well as doing so after the state’s cutoff date for spraying the herbicide.The lawsuits, filed in January in federal court in the Eastern District of Missouri, allege that the farmers are in violation of their user agreements with Bayer and have harmed the company’s reputation with the EPA.Bayer alleges the farmers also saved seeds from Bayer’s dicamba-tolerant crops and replanted them – a violation of their user agreement. During the course of the investigation into saving seeds, Bayer said it found evidence of the farmers illegally spraying older versions of dicamba – which are legal to buy but can’t be used on the crops. The lawsuit charges the farmers with patent infringement, breach of contract, tortious interference with business expectancies, and negligence.Critics say the ...

Illinois Comptroller sets aside millions more for a rainy day

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:39 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) - The state's savings account has hit another record high.Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced Wednesday morning her office paid another $150 million into the Illinois Rainy Day Fund, also called the Budget Stabilization Fund, for the first time this year. The account now stands at $1.22 billion.The comptroller has also scheduled three more payments before the end of the fiscal year. The transfers were approved by the Illinois legislature and signed off by the governor. Illinois pays off final part of pandemic unemployment debt "It’s important we resist spending all the forecast revenue surplus on new spending," Mendoza said. "We must instead put as much as we can into the state’s reserves to prepare for economic downturns.” Mendoza said putting money into the Budget Stabilization Fund has helped with credit upgrades. The state has received eight credit upgrades from the three main credit agencies in the past two years. Moo...