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Dean's Weekender: My Morning Jacket, Blue Oyster Cult and more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:26 GMT

Check out Dean's Weekender for the latest events coming to the Chicagoland area this weekend.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

The cost of migrant health care in Cook County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:26 GMT

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — They are arriving by the busload — migrants from the southern border whose journey began even farther away. The steady stream of people, many of whom had not seen a doctor in months or even years, began in August. As the numbers grew, so did the cost and the need for more healthcare providers in Cook County.At Cook County Health’s new arrivals clinic, some were eager to share their story with WGN’s Medical Watch team like Jeferson, a young father whose children – all six of them -- survived the three month trek from Venezuela to Chicago. The youngest born along the way in the jungle.For others, it’s been a journey too painful to talk about.Katherine and her family arrived in Chicago at the end of August. They, too, walked from Venezuela in search of a better life for their 6-year-old son, Christian.Jaime Martinez was 12-years-old when he arrived in the United States from Mexico. Now the registered nurse manages the clinic devoted to migrants.“I can just see mysel...

Wife of Hamilton's Miguel Cervantes on book 'Normal Broken' about death of 3-year-old daughter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:26 GMT

Kelly Cervantes is a writer, speaker, advocate and a mom.She and her husband, Miguel Cervantes, now live in New Jersey. Miguel starred in the title role in "Hamilton" for three years, something that he's currently doing on Broadway.In 2019, after fighting numerous epileptic seizures for three years, their daughter Adelaide died a few days before her 4th birthday due to a rare neuro-degenerative condition.Now, Kelly is trying to help others who may be faced with he same kind of pain. Watch her full interview in the video player aboveGet Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Trump takes credit for Manchin retirement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:26 GMT

(The Hill) - Former President Trump took credit for Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-W.Va.) retirement in a post on his Truth Social platform on Thursday.“Because I Endorsed Big Jim Justice of West Virginia for the U.S. Senate, and he has taken a commanding lead, Democrat Joe Manchin has decided not to seek re-election. Looking good for Big Jim!” Trump wrote. Earlier on Thursday, the West Virginia Democrat announced that he would not be seeking reelection – capping off months of speculation over where he would run or not. He faced two GOP challengers: Gov. Jim Justice, who has the backing of the Senate GOP campaign arm, and Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.), who Trump endorsed in his House race last year. “After months of deliberation and long conversations with my family, I believe in my heart of hearts that I have accomplished what I set out to do for West Virginia. I have made one of the toughest decisions of my life and decided that I will not be running for re-election to the United States ...

Fans push Fisher-Price Corn Popper into Toy Hall of Fame

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:26 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Fans have pushed the Fisher-Price Corn Popper into the National Toy Hall of Fame, elevating it from perpetual finalist to 2023 inductee, alongside baseball cards, Cabbage Patch Kids and NERF foam toys, the Hall of Fame announced Friday.This photo provided by the National Toy Hall of Fame shows their 2023 inductees. From left, NERF, Fisher-Price Corn Popper, Cabbage Patch Kids, and baseball cards. They will be permanently installed at the Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, NY. (National Toy Hall of Fame via AP)The Fisher-Price push toy that encourages babies to walk was chosen by fans, who were invited to celebrate the Toy Hall of Fame's 25th anniversary by voting for one of five toys that had made it to the finals more than once but were passed over. The rest of the so-called “Forgotten Five” included the pogo stick, My Little Pony, PEZ dispensers and Transformers.Baseball cards, Cabbage Patch Kids and NERF toys were voted in in the usual way from among a fie...

Irked by missed plays, Gophers QB Athan Kaliakmanis seeks complete game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:26 GMT

The Gophers’ block “M” logo stretches 16 yards wide across the middle of the field at Huntington Bank Stadium.Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis had half of it to himself as Illinois defenders closed in on him during a crucial second-and-7 play last Saturday with the outcome of the game on the line.Instead of cutting upfield for a possible first down, Kaliakmanis decided to bounce his run wide, and he was tackled for a 3-yard gain. That play — and his high, hard and incomplete throw on the following failed third-down conversion — have been pinging around inside the redshirt sophomore’s head for most of this week.“That has really been bothering me,” he said Wednesday.Kaliakmanis’ season has been on the upswing in recent weeks, especially in the first half of games against Michigan State and Illinois, but he is lamenting the missed opportunities at the end of the 27-26 loss to Illinois.Next up for Kaliakmanis and the Gophers (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten) is Purdue (2-7, 1-5) at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at ...

US News releases 2024 best places to retire: Where does Albany fall?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- U.S. News & World Report has released its 2023 Best Places to Retire rankings. The publication looked at the country's 150 most populated metropolitan areas based on how well they meet Americans' expectations for retirement. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! U.S. News looked at several metrics to determine the rankings including affordability, health care, desirability, retiree taxes, job market and overall happiness. You can visit the U.S. News website to see the full methodology behind the rankings."Over the last year, Americans have observed record-high interest rates in the housing market, steadily increasing cost of goods and extreme weather patterns impacting the living conditions of our nation,” said Beverly Harzog, personal finance expert at U.S. News. “As retirees consider where to spend their golden years, they want areas that not only give them the best bang for their buck, but places where...

Global Foundries holds Veteran's Day event

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:26 GMT

MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- GlobalFoundries took a moment to honor veterans in their annual panel event. This year, they recognized veterans in the semiconductor industry. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The company has a U.S. Veterans Resource Group which helps connect veterans to job opportunities and other resources to support them as they transition from service. Panelists said veterans gain diverse skill sets during their service and those skills make them well suited for working with emerging technology like semiconductor chips. Some panelists also described what their military service means to them. “It makes you grow up a little bit," Alan Shaffer, Former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, said. "It makes you think there’s a bigger world. I was going to do four years, it was incredible, I had a chance to do things for other people.” 

St. Charles winner scores $150K with Powerball Power Play

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:26 GMT

ST. CHARLES – A Missouri Lottery player won a $150,000 prize after adding the Power Play option to their Powerball ticket purchased at Dirt Cheap, 1495 Kisker Road in St. Charles. The ticket matched four white-ball numbers and the Powerball number, winning a $50,000 prize. The player's luck tripled when the Power Play number drawn was 3, turning the prize into $150,000. The winning numbers that night were 16, 34, 46, 55, and 67, with a Powerball number of 14.Chances of winning:The odds of winning $50,000 are 1 in 913,129.Winning with the Power Play feature and tripling the prize, as this fortunate player did, comes with a 1 in 3.31 chance.

2023 Holiday Hours for Schnucks stores

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Schnucks has announced their holiday hours for the 2023 season for their Schnuck Markets and Eatwell Market stores.Many stores are announcing that they will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and sticking to this decision. Walmart is closed again this year; they stated that Thanksgiving is a special day and want their store associates to spend time with their families. In previous years, shoppers would wrap up Thanksgiving dinner early to head to the mall or other stores, eager to catch early Black Friday sales. However, the current trend shows a significant shift as several major retailers now opt to close for the holiday, according to a USA Today article. Schnucks and Eatwell Market stores are also closed on Thanksgiving. Here are their holiday hours planned for 2023:Thanksgiving:Wednesday, November 22: Close at normal timeThursday, November 23: Closed (Thanksgiving)Friday, November 24: Open at normal timeChristmas:Sunday, December 24: Close at 5:30 p.m. (Christmas Eve)Mond...