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Illinois Supreme Court upholds SAFE-T Act, clears path for state to eliminate cash bail

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) -- The Illinois Supreme Court ruled to uphold the SAFE-T Act, clearing the way for Illinois to be the first state to entirely eliminate cash bail.The court ruled 5-2 in its opinion on Tuesday to overturn a Kankakee County judge's ruling.A coalition of State's Attorney's sued the state over the law, alleging, among other things, that a constitutional amendment was needed to eliminate cash bail. The bail clause in the Illinois Constitution guarantees bail by "sufficient sureties." The Supreme Court agreed with the state that the SAFE-T Act does provide those sureties. Governor Pritzker signs law changing SAFE-T Act "The Illinois Constitution of 1970 does not mandate that monetary bail is the only means to ensure criminal defendants appear for trials or the only means to protect the public," Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis wrote in her opinion. "Our constitution creates a balance between the individual rights of defendants and the individual rights of crime ...

Teen motorcyclist hospitalized after I-270 crash Monday evening

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

CREVE COEUR, Mo. - One teenage motorcyclist is hospitalized after a crash Monday evening on Interstate 270 in St. Louis County. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. in the southbound lanes of I-270 near Ladue Road. An 18-year-old male who was driving a motorcycle is hospitalized with serious injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Clerk shot and killed at St. Louis City gas station MSHP reports the motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed when he attempted an improper pass. During that time, he struck the back of another car on the highway. The motorcyclist went off the right side of the road and was thrown off the vehicle moments after the crash. Investigators did not report any other injuries in the crash, though it led to lengthy traffic delays Monday evening. MSHP Troop C, which covers many counties in the St. Louis metropolitan area, is investigating the crash.

John Mozeliak says change is coming for the St. Louis Cardinals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Change is coming to the St. Louis Cardinals, according to President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak, a sign the underperforming team may deal veterans for prospects ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline.St. Louis started Monday last in the NL Central at 40-53, on track for its first losing record since 2007.“Usually when you’re having a year like this, it’s more than one thing that went wrong,” Mozeliak said. before a game against Miami. “I feel like where this club’s at right now, we just know it’s not working intact. We do know we have to make some changes. Clerk shot and killed at St. Louis City gas station “If we can find talent that we think can help emerge in 2024, that’d be great,” Mozeliak added. “2025? I wouldn’t rule that out either. But 2026 seems a long way away.”“I don’t think this is going to happen overnight,” Mozeliak added. “Change is good if it helps you. We’re not so stubborn or arrogant to say we’re going to keep doing our system and hoping f...

The easiest salted caramel ice cream doesn’t require a machine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

By Melissa Clark, The New York TimesWhen you urgently need a frozen treat without leaving the house to get it, the most satisfying shortcut might be a cold and fluffy no-churn ice cream.Made from sweetened condensed milk and whipped cream, it’s almost absurdly minimalist and doesn’t even require an ice cream machine. There’s no fussing over curdle-prone egg yolks, because you don’t have to cook a custard. Simply whip some cream, fold in the milk and a few flavorings — a pinch of salt and some vanilla extract will do the trick — then let it sit in the freezer until scoopable. It’s the perfect hack for any hot day.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Five weeknight dishes that feel weekend fancy Restaurants, Food and Drink | If you can’t afford your favorite Sriracha brand, try this Restaurants, Food and Drink | Make a deconstructed Meyer lemon curd tart with this parfait recipe Restaurants, Food and Drink | For the b...

Vail to get its first look at $52 million plan to revamp Dobson Ice Arena

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

Since 1979, the Dobson Ice Arena has served the Vail community not only as an ice arena but also as a gathering and events space. However, aside from an addition and a few small remodels, it has remained largely unchanged. And in order to survive another 50 or so years, it is in need of serious renovation.n February, the town of Vail selected Populous Design to take a look at the aging facility and provide options for upgrading and bringing it up to code. On Tuesday, July 18, at its regular meeting, the Vail Town Council and the Vail Recreation District will see the result of this planning phase: a $52 million conceptual design that addresses many of the facility’s current challenges.Town Council will be asked to evaluate the recommended project, which “is more about program and elements versus design details of how everything fits together,” according to a memo in the meeting packet.The current arena is facing a number of issues. In the initial design phase, the contractor was aske...

Castle Rock man, 18, intended to join ISIS, U.S. Attorney’s Office alleges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has charged a Castle Rock man, 18, who allegedly intended to join the Islamic State (ISIS).Davin Daniel Meyer, 18, was arrested as he attempted to board an international flight at Denver International Airport (DIA) Friday, the agency said in its release.Meyer allegedly pledged an oath of allegiance to the leader of ISIS and intended to serve as a fighter for ISIS in Iraq, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Meyer was charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. He made his initial appearance in federal court Monday.The case is being investigated by the FBI Denver Field Office, with help from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.Read the full story from our partner at denver7.com.

Elderly woman punched in face while watering plants in East Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

Authorities are asking the public for help Tuesday in their search for a man who assaulted an elderly woman as she was watering her plants in the East Los Angeles area over the weekend.The victim was watering around 6:15 a.m. in the 1000 block of Fraser Avenue when she was approached from behind by the suspect, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.The suspect, believed to be a man in his 30s, repeatedly punched the woman in the face before pulling down her pants and underwear, the spokesperson said. A neighbor eventually came by and scared the suspect, who fled on a bicycle that was nearby. 2 men robbed while walking in Beverly Hills The suspect was described as a Hispanic man who was wearing a brown sweatshirt, gray shorts, white shoes with red laces, and a red satchel that was wrapped around him.There were no recent reports of similar attacks in the area, according to the Sheriff's Department.

The heat is on: Triple-digit temperatures to get even hotter this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

While only a portion of Southern California remains under an excessive heat warning, the rest of the Southland will soon be back into dangerous temperatures this week.The Apple and Lucerne valleys, including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley and Lucerne Valley, are expected to see "dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 102 to 112" until 8 p.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service said.The forecast for the Inland Empire is shown on July 18, 2023. (KTLA)"The heat for this week is expected to peak around Friday and Saturday," the NWS added. Southern California weather While Los Angeles and other areas will be a bit cooler, the difference is not expected to be too significant.In L.A., temperatures are expected to be 90 degrees or higher on Friday, Saturday and Sunday."Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors," the NWS said. "Young children and pets should never be left unatten...

No Powerball winner yet; jackpot hits $1 billion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing.No ticket for Monday’s drawing matched the white balls 5, 8, 9, 17, 41 and red Powerball 21. The jackpot was estimated at $900 million.The new jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would be the third-highest in U.S. history and will keep growing until someone wins. Ticket buyers have a chance at $1 billion paid out in yearly increments or a $516.8 million one-time lump sum before taxes.Three people won $2 million after matching all five numbers plus the Power Play, lottery officials said. The winning tickets were sold in Arkansas, Georgia and Texas.Five people won $1 million after matching all five numbers. The winning tickets were sold in Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, New York and Pennsylvania.The game’s abysmal odds of 1 in 292.2 million are designed to build big prizes that draw more players. The largest Powerball jackpot was $2.04 billion P...

TikToker claims Kim Kardashian's shapewear saved her life

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

A woman's story of survival went viral on TikTok after she credited Kim Kardashian's shapewear. Angelina Wiley, from Kansas City, Missouri, turned her terrifying story into a significant endorsement for Kardashian's Skims. “Kim Kardashian saved my life,” Wiley said in her video. “This New Year’s, I got shot four times. The night I got shot, under my dress, I was wearing a Skims shaping bodysuit.”Wiley said her injuries would have been worse if she wasn't wearing her Skims bodysuit, which was tight enough to slow the bleeding.“It was so tight on me that it literally kept me from bleeding out,” she said. "I should recommend it. I’m definitely gonna buy some more. I mean, I should wear it every day. It’s like body armor for women.”“Call it fate or Jesus, but Imma call it Kim," she said.Wiley spent several months in recovery before posting her video in May. She also added that she wrote the company to share her experience and got a full refund on the $68 bodysuit.The reality star repost...