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Willie Hernández, former Cub and World Series champion with Tigers, dies at 69

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:52 GMT

Three-time All-Star relief pitcher Willie Hernández, who played for the Chicago Cubs for parts of seven seasons in the 1970's and 80's, has died at the age of 69, according to a spokesman with the Detroit Tigers.Tigers spokesman Chad Crunk said Tuesday that Hernández died in Florida and the team confirmed Hernández's death with his family. No cause was announced.Best known for his time with Detroit, where he won the 1984 AL Cy Young and Most Valuable Player awards — on top of helping capture the World Series that year — Hernandez played for the Cubs from 1977-83, making 323 career appearances to the tune of a 3.81 ERA while on the North Side.A Rule 5 draft selection for Chicago in Dec. 1976, Hernandez's best year for the Cubs came during his rookie season in 1977, where he went 8-7 across 67 games in 110 innings on the mound, posting a 3.03 ERA with 78 strikeouts to just 28 walks.Chicago went on to trade Hernandez to the Philadelphia Phillies in May 1983, where he pitched four score...

Restaurant group behind food service at Chicago venues prepping largest Thanksgiving meal yet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:52 GMT

CHICAGO  — A restaurant group known for serving thousands of Chicago sports fans is now lending a helping hand to feed thousands of people in need this Thanksgiving holiday. For the last 30 years, Levy Restaurants, whose food is featured at the United Center, Wrigley Field and other city venues, has prepared a big Thanksgiving meal. It’s a production so big that preppers are using the stadium-size kitchen at Guaranteed Rate Field. SEE ALSO: Migrant camp construction begins at former Jewel-Osco lot“This is our 27th year of doing this for Thanksgiving,” said Robin Rosenberg, the vice president of Chef De Cuisine Levy Restaurants. “What we are doing today are the components of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner."On Tuesday, 800 pounds of sweet potatoes were on the 'To Do List.' Then comes the turkey on Thursday morning, all in the name of giving to others. Rosenberg said those involved are grateful to do so."We'll roast it today, we'll slice it tomorrow and then we'll fire it ...

Bears release quarterback, sign two DB's from practice squad

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:52 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears have released a quarterback and signed two defensive players from the practice squad, according to a press release from the team Tuesday.Team officials said they have released quarterback Trace McSorley from the practice squad, while also signing free safety Adrian Colbert and defensive end Michael Dwumfour to the active roster. Bears, DJ Moore team up with Salvation Army to feed migrants Thanksgiving dinner McSorley threw for 9,899 yards and 77 touchdowns compared to just 25 interceptions as a three-year starter for the Penn State Nittany Lions in college, where he was a two-time second-team All-Big Ten selection, 2016 Big Ten Conference Champion, and 2017 Fiesta Bowl MVP.The Ashburn, Virginia-native was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. In nine career games with the Ravens from 2019-22, McSorley threw for 504 yards, one touchdown and five interceptions. McSorley's one career touchdown pass came on the ...

Teens accused in deadly beating of Las Vegas classmate identified as possible gang members by police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:52 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) —  Some of the teens accused in the deadly beating of a 17-year-old high school student could be gang members associated with the gangs known as Young Rich Team, Murder Block, and 2100 Block, according to police documents.Rancho High School student Jonathan Lewis was declared brain-dead on Nov. 7 nearly one week after the Nov. 1 beating that left him unconscious in a back alley near the school. 8 News Now obtained arrest reports for the four teens: Dontral Beaver, 16; Gianni Robinson, 17; Damien Hernandez, 17; and Treavion Randolph, 16, who are currently charged as adults in the court system. Each was formally charged with second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit battery with substantial bodily injury Tuesday morning.Damien Hernandez, 17; Gianni Robinson, 17; Dontral Beaver, 16; and Treavion Randolph, 16, all face murder charges in the death of Jonathan Lewis. (LVMPD)Although police initially said Lewis was defending a friend who had something stolen,...

Chicago warming centers to be activated as city preps for freezing temps

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:52 GMT

CHICAGO — As Chicago prepares for extreme temperatures this Thanksgiving weekend, the city announced Tuesday that its six community warming centers will be activated.Beginning Black Friday, the forecast calls for 30-degree temperatures with lows in the mid-20s early next week. As such, those seeking shelter can access the warming centers at the following locations:Englewood Community Service Center 1140 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60620 312-747-0200 Garfield Community Service Center 10 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612 312-746-5400 Open on a 24-hour basis to connect families and residents to emergency shelters.    Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center 4314 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60653 312-747-2300 North Area Community Service Center 845 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 312-744-2580 South Chicago Community Service Center 8650 South Commercial Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 312-747-0500 Trina Davila...

Bills fan's wedding ring returned by Jets fan years after it was lost at a game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:52 GMT

ORCHARD PARK N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo Bills fan and a New York Jets fan now share a unique bond. Derrick Norman, also known by Bills Mafia as Chef Norm, has plenty of energy during games, but that excitement caused him to lose something valuable at a game seven years ago: his wedding ring."Next thing I know I look at my hand and I said, 'my ring is gone,' Norman said. "Initially I was very angry. I was so mad because I'm like 'how do your ring come off? How does that happen?'" Norman's wife, Rahsaan, said. Senate panel subpoenas Live Nation, Ticketmaster A team effort was initiated to help locate the lost ring, with security and fellow Bills fans all scouring the section. Norman later went to lost and found after the game, but to no avail.It seemed as though no one could find it, but Bud Bristol, a Jets fan, did. "We just weren't sure where it was lost, he just wasn't sure, where it was lost. We just happened to find it as we were leaving the game," Bristol said. Watch the comple...

1.1M gallons of oil could have spilled into Gulf of Mexico, Coast Guard says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:52 GMT

PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The potential volume of oil that could have spilled into the Gulf of Mexico is 1.1 million gallons, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. An aircrew with Main Pass Oil Gathering confirmed the spill near the company’s pipeline system on Thursday, Nov. 16.The Coast Guard, Main Pass Oil Gathering and the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office initiated a Unified Command in response. More than 100 guns stolen in Michigan after store manager is forced to reveal alarm code On Friday, crews noted that the spill was moving southwest and away from Louisiana's shore. According to the Coast Guard, skimming vessels are working to recover oil on the surface. Though, intermittent surface sheens could still be seen on Saturday and Sunday. Crews are also working to find the source of the spill, which hasn't been identified at this time. The total pipeline length is 67 miles and was closed by the company at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday.Though...

'You can hear the snapping': Doorbell camera captures dog attacking mother and toddler

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN)—Chante Wright-Haywood thought she saw a neighborhood kid out of the corner of her eye, approaching her toddler CJ as they headed out the door to go to daycare and work.She quickly realized this wasn't the case, as she heard her son scream and fall to the ground. It was a horrific moment as a random dog pounced on her 2-year-old in the Austin Colony neighborhood in east Austin. This whole thing was captured on their doorbell camera.In the video, you hear Wright-Haywood screaming, as she fought off the dog, and ran her child back toward their home as he, too, screamed and cried.The dog wouldn't leave them alone."Open the door!" You hear Wright-Haywood scream.The stray shattered a plant pot, jumped up toward them, and even chomped at Wright-Haywood, snatching her coffee cup as she continued to kick the dog."No!," you hear her yell. When she finally got her son inside to safety, the fight wasn't over. "You can hear like that snapping, trying to get to him [my son]," s...

Bar, arcade entertainment and more coming with St. Elmo Public Market redevelopment plan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A commercial real estate investment company has acquired the St. Elmo's Public Market in south Austin and intends to relaunch the venue with a bar, arcade entertainment and bowling concept, according to a news release from SomeraRoad Inc.Pins Mechanical Company and 16-Bit Bar+Arcade will "lease 100% of the former Public Market building" in the "heart of the St. Elmo neighborhood," the release said.The 42,000 square-foot former bus terminal, at 4329 South Congress Avenue, was originally set to be developed into a food hall. However, COVID-19 "halted these plans." Additionally, the investment company said the "acquisition also included a 1.7-acre parcel of land," which will "be repositioned for mixed-use purposes in the future," the release said.“We’ve turned over a lot of stones looking for the right project in the right neighborhood. The St Elmo Public Market has incredible potential, and we’re excited to drive a new chapter for this project with Pins Mechanical. Th...

Longhorns hold at No. 7 in CFP Rankings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Coaches love talking about consistency. For the Texas Longhorns, they've been just that in the College Football Playoff Rankings since they came out. Texas has been consistent at number seven.Tuesday night's rankings saw the Longhorns again slot in at seven ahead of Alabama and behind Oregon. The only shakeup in the top eight was Florida State falling from four to five, switching with Washington.The Longhorns will finish the regular season Friday evening against Texas Tech at home. If Texas wins, they'll clinch a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game. If they lose, we break down what it would take to get Texas to Arlington.It appears Texas may need some help to get into the College Football Playoff even if they win out. Third-ranked Michigan will host No. 2 Ohio State this weekend in a game that has major implications. The Longhorns may look to Florida State for help with the Seminoles losing starting quarterback Jordan Travis for the season.The Big 12 is also represe...