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Outcry over understaffing across Chicago area nursing homes: 'Families deserve better'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

CHICAGO — Nursing home workers are sounding the alarm on what they called a matter of public safety: dangerously low staffing levels. "Illinois families deserve better," said Service Employees International Union regional president Greg Kelley about a push for federal legislation regulating nursing homes. City lawmakers have joined the fight, with the SEIU garnering support from Chicago Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. SEE ALSO | Staffing, quality, funding at center of Illinois nursing home legislation"That is not only good for these over-burdened workers, but it means it will save lives for nursing residents," Schakowsky said.The legislation that has President Joe Biden's backing would mandate an employee-to-resident ratio and one-on-one real-time care for elderly residents.Disproportionately, Schakowsky says Brown and Black residents receive less quality care. “We need to make sure that everyone...everyone has equal care in nursing homes," Schakowsky said.SEIU organizers say better s...

Owners of cheese factory found dead in Wisconsin home, son in custody

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

WOLF RIVER, Wis. (WFRV) — A husband and wife were found dead inside their central Wisconsin home on Saturday morning, and officials say they have the couple's son in custody.As of Monday morning, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two victims as husband and wife, 72-year-old David A. Metzig and 71-year-old Jan C. Metzig.David and Jan Metzig owned the Union Star Cheese Factory in Fremont, where they lived just minutes away. Offenders in custody after 2nd string of robberies in Rivers Casino, Mariano’s parking lot Deputies responded to the home in Wolf River around 5:15 a.m. on March 18, finding both David and Jan dead, stating that the deaths were 'suspicious in nature.'Not long after David and Jan were discovered, authorities took a person of interest into custody.Officials have yet to disclose how a person of interest was determined, however, the Winnebago County District Attorney's Office told WGN's Green Bay affiliate — WFRV — that the couple's 25-year-old...

Comedian Andy Kaufman to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Legendary comedian Andy Kaufman's legacy continues to grow almost 30 years after his passing.According to the WWE website, Kaufman will be inducted into the 2023 WWE Hall of Fame class, along side Rey Mysterio and The Great Muta."The rivalry between (WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler) and Kaufman became national news leading to a legendary exchange on 'Late Night with David Letterman,'" the WWE wrote. WWE leaning in to social media ahead of possible sale "Kaufman’s interactions with Lawler transformed the business and opened up pathways for future cross-over Superstars such as Johnny Knoxville who honored the comedian with his WrestleMania 38 ring gear."Kaufman was best known for his unorthodox style of stand-up comedy, as well as movies like "Taxi" and even being immortalized by Jim Carrey in 1999's "Man on the Moon."Andy Kaufman died at the age of 35 in the spring of 1985.The WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be streamed on Peacock on Friday, Ma...

Gusty SW winds push warmer temps and rainfall into the area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

A VERY SPRING-LIKE PATTERN WILL SET UP FOR THE FIRST FEW DAYS OF SPRINGRain will be likely Tuesday night through Thursday night with thunderstorms possible during that stretch.The low-pressure system that will bring the period of precipitation, is tough to see on the surface map, as it is just forming. The moisture that it will tap into, however, is quite easy to make out in this mid-level water vapor loop from the GOES East Satellite. Look for the GREEN that's streaming from the Pacific through the Southwest. It's on the way!NUMEROUS LOCATIONS REPORTED 40+ MPH WIND GUSTS MONDAY AFTERNOONMonday’s peak wind gustsGUSTY SW WINDS PUSH TEMPERATURES TO MORE SEASONABLE LEVELS FOLLOWING COLDEST WEEKEND SINCE LATE JANUARY4 PM Monday temperatures — 4 PM area wind gusts — How much warmer than same period Sunday afternoon?FORECAST RAINFALL THROUGH 7AM SATURDAY, MARCH 25Unsettled early spring weather pattern to bring numerous chances for rain in the coming weekHeaviest rainfall expected to fall ...

A Trump indictment would be unprecedented in US history. What we know so far

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

(AP) – The decision whether to indict former President Donald Trump over hush-money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign lies in the hands of a Manhattan grand jury that has been hearing evidence in secret for weeks.An indictment of Trump, who is seeking the White House again in 2024, would be an unprecedented moment in American history, the first criminal case against a former U.S. president.Law enforcement officials are bracing for protests and the possibility of violence after Trump called on his supporters to protest ahead of a possible indictment.An indictment could also test a Republican Party already divided over whether to support Trump next year, in part due to his efforts to undermine his 2020 election loss.Trump denies any wrongdoing and has slammed the Manhattan district attorney's office probe as politically motivated.Here's a look at the hush-money probe, grand jury process and possible ramifications for his presidential campaign:...

Indiana bill would help provide police bleeding control kits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana lawmakers want more law enforcement officers to carry tourniquets and other medical supplies to slow bleeding. Some agencies, such as the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, have had their officers carry tourniquet kits for years. Sgt. Genae Cook said they've been a vital tool. Buona, Rainbow Cone opening in Valparaiso "We've had numerous times where doctors have come to us afterwards and said because of the officer's fast reaction and the ability to put a tourniquet on, this saved this person's life," she said.Donations allowed IMPD to obtain the kits, Sgt. Cook said. All of the department's officers are trained on how to apply a tourniquet and have often used them to stop bleeding after car crashes and shootings, she added.Police are usually the first on the scene of an emergency, Cook said."Even though we're in the city, we still have a delay on medical care along with other areas based on the needs of ambulances," she said.Now Indiana lawmakers ...

1 year later: March tornado outbreak in Central Texas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One year ago, five separate tornadoes moved through Central Texas causing damage and injuries-- but thankfully no deaths.Jeff Mangum was a storm chaser with Tornado Trackers. He, along with his partner Gabe Cox, were our eyes on the ground as they chased the longest track tornado that day which moved through Round Rock toward Granger and then into Bell County before dissipating.The EF-2 tornado was on the ground for 29 miles from 5:54 p.m. to 6:34 p.m.KXAN Meteorologist Nick Bannin spoke with Jeff about that day in a two-part interview. The first part aired Monday on KXAN Weather & Traffic on the CW Austin. KXAN Meteorologist Nick Bannin: Jeff Mangum joins us, a storm chaser who was pivotal with our coverage of the tornado outbreak last March. Jeff, welcome back, tell us about March 21 2022. What went right for you and your partner Gabe Cox and what didn't?Jeff Mangum, Storm Chaser: That was a very unique day, we were anticipating that there's going to be an ou...

Waco teen receives 10K cancer grant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Blain Lenoir, 19, received big help to pursue his college career after years of battling Leukemia. Blain was given a $10,000 scholarship through Northwestern Mutual's 2022 Childhood Cancer Survivor program. The scholarship aims to ease the financial burden for families who undergo childhood cancer treatments. Northwestern Mutual Foundation president, Steven Radke says, "Childhood cancer robs children and their families of far too much, and that should not include the opportunity to pursue their dreams of a college degree."Blain was diagnosed with cancer in November 2015. At the time, he was 11 years old playing competitive baseball. What his family thought was a typical baseball tournament turned into a scare. After three games in 24 hours, his family noticed a large bump on the side of his neck. Doctors diagnosed him with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Blain was technically cancer free on December 24, 2015, just a little over a month after his diagnosis...

Daughter of American woman kidnapped in Mexico receives ransom call

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

(NewsNation) — It has been 39 days since Maria Del Carmen Lopez was kidnapped from her home in Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico. Her family has yet to receive any updates from the FBI on the status of the investigation. "It's been a roller coaster for the last 39 days. It definitely seems like we're actually living inside of a nightmare,” said Zonia, Maria's daughter. Ohio State student dead after spring break in Mexico Zonia was alerted by family members in Mexico about her mother's kidnapping. The kidnappers then made contact with Zonia, asking for a bounty for her mother. “It was shocking. It was an actual, it's like your body and your mind. Everything goes into a state that obviously you've never been in. It's disbelief, but at the same time, as weird as it sounds, some kind of comfort because you're at least having some kind of communication,” Zonia said.The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for any information leading to Maria's whereabouts as the family grows desperate for information....

Lawmakers prepare to grill TikTok CEO amid calls to ban the app

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — TikTok's CEO is about to be in the hot seat on Capitol Hill. At a highly anticipated hearing this week, lawmakers will get the chance to grill him as they weigh legislation to ban the app altogether.On Thursday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a hearing focused on the popular app. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is scheduled to answer questions about that hearing.Lawmakers are expected to address concerns about what data the Chinese-owned app collects, who has access to it, and how the app could be used for propaganda.Congressman Debbie Dingell is one of the lawmakers on the committee who will get the chance to question Chew."I do have concerns," Dingell said. "I'm going to do what a responsible policy maker does, going to have the hearings, going to talk to people, going to get the facts." ‘It’s about time’: Lawmakers renew push to make daylight saving time permanent This issue is uniting lawmakers from both parties as they consider how to threats...