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This is the wealthiest person in Illinois, new Forbes report shows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — You can probably name some of the richest people in the country: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett. But do you know the wealthiest person in your state?Unless you have a few billion dollars lying around, it likely isn’t you. Every year, Forbes releases a list of the 400 wealthiest people in the U.S. This includes those who have garnered their wealth through investments, software, sports, retail, real estate, family ties, and food. The 2023 list includes some notable firsts. Michael Jordan, for instance, is the first professional athlete to land on the Forbes 400. His off-the-court income, namely from his deals with Nike and the sale of his stake in the Charlotte Hornets, propelled him onto this year’s list. Another newcomer is Josh Kushner, the son of real estate developer Charles Kushner and brother of Jared Kushner. The latter Kushner’s father-in-law, former President Donald Trump, failed to make the Forbes 400 this year. Another name to fall off the...

Police release sketch of man accused of attempted child abduction in Georgetown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- On Tuesday, the Georgetown Police Department released a sketch of a man accused of attempting to abduct a child from their home last month in Georgetown.In a news release Tuesday, police provided a sketch, as well as a description of what the man could looked like the day the attempted abduction occurred on Sept. 18. Child taken away from Georgetown home in attempted abduction, police say At approximately 11 a.m., officers responded to the 3100 block of Northwest Boulevard for a report of the attempted child abduction, according to police. The man knocked on the door of the home, and a 9-year-old answered it. That is when police said he grabbed the child from the home.Georgetown police released a sketch of a man accused of attempting to abduct a child from their home last month | Courtesy Georgetown Police DepartmentThe man carried the child away from the home, but he eventually released the child into a wooded area near the Lakeway Drive and Northwest ...

Pedernales Electric Cooperative celebrates turning 85 with its Central Texas birthday twins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As the Pedernales Electric Cooperative celebrates its 85th anniversary, it's sharing the celebratory love with some Texas Hill Country residents also turning the big 8-5.PEC is hosting birthday parties alongside its customers also turning 85 this year, according to a news release. Its first celebration was held Tuesday at the Kyle Area Senior Zone, the release added.Approximately 80 residents were expected to attend the event, officials said in the release. Event festivities included a birthday cake, playing 1938-themed trivia and swapping stories.

Rensselaer Rail Station renamed after former Senator Joseph L. Bruno

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Rensselaer Rail Station officially has a new name. In recognition of a former State Senator Majority Leader, the CDTA station renamed the station the Joseph L. Bruno Rail Station. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Senator Bruno was a staunch supporter and spearheaded the transformation of the RensselaerRail Station,” said CDTA Chief Executive Officer Carm Basile. “Because of his determinationand passion for the Capital Region, the rail station put the region on the map and continuesevolving to better serve residents and visitors. I am proud to stand with our community partnersin recognizing the late senator’s legacy by naming the rail station in his honor.”Joseph L. Bruno Rail Station dedication ceremony in Rensselaer, NY.Senator Bruno was pivotal in securing funding to build the rail station more than 20 years ago. He is also credited for creating the New York State Senate Task Force on High-Speed ...

'We need some fixing' : Cardinals reflect on losing season, turn page to 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A disappointing St. Louis Cardinals season has come to close. The 2023 campaign ends with a record 20 games below .500 (71-91), the Cardinals' first postseason miss in five years and their first-ever last place finish in the NL Central. Sunday's season finale came with plenty of mixed emotions. Longtime ace Adam Wainwright wrapped up an action-packed farewell tour that proved special for just about anyone at Busch Stadium. On the other hand, the Cardinals head home with the reality of a season far below expectation. ‘I love you all so much’ : Adam Wainwright treats Cardinals fans to postgame concert Manager Oli Marmol, speaking to Cardinals beat writers ahead of Sunday's season finale, expressed that this shouldn't become the norm. "They are furious and embarrassed as to what happened this year," said Marmol to St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Goold. "And in no way ever want to repeat it. That goes for me. That goes for every player who is returning." He echoed a similar sen...

Training flight leads to 'hard helicopter landing' at St. Louis Downtown Airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Officials say a training flight ended with a "hard helicopter landing" Monday at the St. Louis Downtown Airport. Officials did not report any injuries from the incident and say the pilot who experienced the hard landing declined medical attention. Sandra Shore, Director at St. Louis Downtown Airport, noted that the aircraft suffered an undisclosed amount of damage after the hard landing. Missouri minister among those who died in chemical truck crash Such incidents are taken seriously in the aviation industry. Airport officials have notified the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to review what led up to the incident. Bill Macon, the Managing Director of Ideal Aviation, confirmed the landing came from a training flight. Ideal Aviation is a company with a base at the airport to offer private and advanced pilot flight training. Additional details are limited at this time. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes...

Winning lotto ticket worth $800,000 sold in Godfrey, Illinois

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

GODFREY, Ill. -- Someone hit the jackpot over the weekend. The Illinois Lottery reports that an $800,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold Friday night at the at MotoMart on Godfrey Road.The ticket matched all five numbers. The winning numbers were: 1-2-13-31-32. Winners are encouraged to sign the back of the ticket and keep it in a safe place until they claim their prize. Missouri minister among those who died in chemical truck crash Lucky Day Lotto is an Illinois-only game with twice-daily drawings at 12:40 p.m. and 9:22 p.m. Jackpots start at $100,000.

Masked robber surprises St. Louis Pi Pizzeria employee

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Pi Pizzeria's Central West End location was robbed Monday night. The armed suspect surprised an employee while she was counting the cash from that evening's sales.Officers were called to the 400 block of North Euclid at around 9 p.m. to check on a hold-up. An employee told them that she was counting the tills when a man wearing all black, including a mask, suddenly appeared in the back office with her. He threw a black bag on the ground, pointed a gun at her, and then motioned to put the money in the bag. Dispute over noose outside St. Charles County home The employee did what the robber wanted her to do. He then left the building through the rear door.The police have not yet released a more detailed description of the suspect. They say this robbery is still under investigation.

Man arrested in fatal Thornton stabbing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

Thornton police have arrested one man in connection with a fatal stabbing in the area of West 84th Avenue on Monday night.Officers responded to the area of 160 W. 84th Ave. at 7:38 p.m. and found a man who had been stabbed multiple times, according to a news release from the Thornton Police Department.The man was transported to a local hospital, where he died.Thornton PD investigating the stabbing of an adult male on W 84th Ave between Acoma St and Conifer Rd. The injured male was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. One adult male in custody. Details are limited at this time. Updates here as they become… pic.twitter.com/aDb4WvwcZ2— Thornton Police Dept (@ThorntonPolice) October 3, 2023Travis Curry, 41, was arrested on the scene without incident and is in custody at the Adams County Detention Facility pending charges.The victim’s identity will be released by the Adams County Coroner.Police are still investigating the incident, and anyone with information ca...

Colorado Supreme Court to hear case against Christian baker who refused to make LGBTQ-themed cake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

DENVER — On the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court victory this summer for a graphic artist who didn’t want to design wedding websites for same-sex couples, Colorado’s highest court said Tuesday it will now hear the case of a Christian baker who refused to make a cake celebrating a gender transition.The announcement by the Colorado Supreme Court is the latest development in the yearslong legal saga involving Jack Phillips and LGBTQ+ rights.Phillips won a partial victory before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 after refusing to make a gay couple’s wedding cake but was later sued by Autumn Scardina, a transgender woman, who asked his suburban Denver bakery to make a pink cake with blue frosting for her birthday. It refused after Scardina explained it would celebrate her transition from male to female.The justices didn’t explain how or why they made the determination. It was announced in a long list of decisions about which cases they will hear and reject.The case involves the state’s a...