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Northwestern fires head coach Pat Fitzgerald

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:14 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. — A hazing scandal surrounding Northwestern University's football team has led to the ouster of its longtime head coach. .@NorthwesternU has officially fired Pat Fitzgerald this evening..President Michael Schill released the following letter on the decision..@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/5P2AZdW1qs— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) July 10, 2023Pat Fitzgerald has been fired in the wake of the release of an investigation into alleged hazing in the program on Friday, and then more details coming out over the weekend.After severe hazing allegations were levied by a whistleblower, which was first reported by The Daily Northwestern, the school added to its initial punishment for Fitzgerald, which was a two-week unpaid suspension.That came from an investigation that was launched late last year into these allegations and was led by former Illinois Inspector General Maggie Hickey of ArentFox Schiff. In her investigation, she found that anonymous whistleblower’s claims against th...

Impacted by massive flooding, West Side residents demand more than answers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:14 GMT

CHICAGO — A law firm is requesting information on what has been done by the city when thousands of West Side and suburban residents were affected by flooding due to the rain last week.One West Side alderman estimates 25% of homes in Chicago's Austin neighborhood alone were impacted by flooding last week.In a press conference held Monday, a group of impacted residents looked for answers from the state and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District on what was done then and what is being done to help now.  "It’s very hurtful that no one is responding to residents," said Roman Morrow, whose basement was flooded last week. "It’s really bad." Illinois hotel revenues break all-time record Pictures from Murrow's basement show inches of water from the backup into his home. He told WGN News that he is one of thousands. "It’s heartbreaking to see furniture out in the alley," Murrow said. "People pumping water. It is not just a little bit of water. It is gallons and gallons of water." On Mo...

Child, 4, dies after falling from Brooklyn building: NYPD

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:14 GMT

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (WPIX) - A 4-year-old boy is dead after falling from the fourth floor of a building in Brooklyn Monday afternoon, police said.The incident happened on Farragut Road in East Flatbush just before 3 p.m., according to the NYPD. The child was found on the ground and pronounced dead at a hospital, police said. NY flooding causes 1 death, traffic delays A preliminary investigation found the child may have slipped past the security gate on the window, sources said. At this point, no criminality is suspected.A witness said she heard two women and a man screaming after the child fell and saw them trying to perform CPR."It was horrible," said Barbara, the witness. "[They were] hysterical, all upset, howling, saying the kid's name."Police are investigating how the child fell from the building. Additional information about the incident wasn't immediately available. 10-year-old amputee defying obstacles and breaking records Just last week, a 3-year-old girl was injured in an a...

Plane crashes into hangar at Long Beach Airport, pilot survives

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:14 GMT

(KTLA) - A pilot avoided serious injury after crashing a single-engine plane into the roof of a building at the Long Beach Airport Monday afternoon.The crash happened around 2:20 p.m., according to authorities.First responders arrived on the scene and found the Cessna 172 nose down through the roof of a hangar. Nexstar's KTLA was able to capture the image below of the plane sticking out of the hangar. A single-engine plane crashed nose-first into a hangar at the Long Beach Airport on July 10, 2023. (KTLA)The pilot was the only occupant, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. They were apparently practicing takeoffs and landings when the plane crashed. The unidentified pilot appeared to have suffered only minor injuries, Long Beach Fire Department officials said.Kate Kuykendall, a spokesperson for the Long Beach Airport, said the crash had no impact on any commercial flights and the emergency response was being handled by the Long Beach Fire Department. Andrea Evans of ...

McDonald's is giving out free fries for National French Fry Day – here's how to get some

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:14 GMT

(KTLA) – Some would argue that there is nothing better than free food.McDonald’s is giving away free fries this week to celebrate “National French Fry Day” on Thursday, July 13.On Thursday, customers can order free fries, in any size, through the McDonald’s app. McDonald’s fans can get this popular menu item at Wendy’s No purchase is necessary to redeem the deal, which is only available for one day and can only be used once per person.For those who can’t cash in on the free deal, the company also offers a free medium fry with any $1 minimum purchase every Friday. The offer is only available through the McDonald’s app.Other restaurants like Burger King, Jack in the Box and Wendy’s have previously participated in the national food holiday and are expected to do so this year.

Sporting Director Rodolfo Borrell set to put blueprint on Austin FC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For months, Austin was without a full-time sporting director. On June 30, the team announced the hiring of Rodolfo Borrell, and he met with the media at an introductory press conference Monday."We set out the very ambitious goal of finding one the great global soccer talents," said Austin FC owner Anthony Precourt. "In [Rodolfo], we found our man."MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersBorrell comes to Austin after nearly a decade with the most dominant club in the world, Manchester City in the English Premier League. He served as the club's global technical director and then the first team's assistant coach."Trying to influence in a good way, not imposing," said Borrell on what he plans on bringing to Austin FC. "Trying to bring all the knowledge and experience that I have gathered at my almost 30 years at the top level of clubs."Borrell, who has also worked ...

John Shipley: As currently composed, Twins are going nowhere fast

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:14 GMT

The Minnesota Twins entered the All-Star Game break Sunday having accomplished something truly remarkable, if not admirable — under .500 despite having one of the two best starting rotations in baseball.It’s amazing, really.Twins’ starters have combined to lead Major League Baseball in innings pitched (517) and strikeouts (561), and are third in earned-run average (3.68). Leader Atlanta is the best team in baseball and on a 20-3 run.The Twins, on the other hand — despite this surfeit of above-average big league starters — entered the break like a man falling down a mountain, tail over tea kettle, losers of three straight after an astonishing 15-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.“I think we squeezed a lot of rough play out of the tube on the last day before the break,” manager Rocco Baldelli said afterward.It’s a great quote, but no one who has watched the Twins play their first 91 games will buy it. One wonders if even his team, which Baldelli has publicly nurtured since he was hired ...

Purple Heart returned to fallen soldier's family

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:14 GMT

BRUNSWICK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It's been months in the making, but a lost Purple Heart has finally returned home. Scott Burkett, from Georgia, found the medal at an auction. After doing some research, he learned that it belonged to fallen soldier, Joe Nethercott. Burkett tracked down his great-nephew in the Capital Region. He drove hundreds of miles on a motorcycle to return the special honor. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The missing medal was formally returned during a ceremony over the weekend. At the event, tables were decorated with items from Nethercott's life and served as a memorial to the fallen hero. The ceremony moved family members deeply."When our great friend Doug, one of the riders that came down here, was handing me each medal quietly, he said 'on behalf of a grateful country,' and every time he said that, the waterworks just came and came and came," Wayne Nethercott said.Members of the Nethercott family said...

Amtrak suspends train service in New York due to storm damage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:14 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The weather taking its toll on travel and Amtrak passengers are hit with cancellations and delays yet again. Just last week the Adirondack Line was shut down due to high temps and track safety. NEWS10 checking in with local train stations and has more on the cancelled services affected by this round of inclement weather. Unkept promises for New York City’s displaced asylees in the Capital Region The Rensselaer and Hudson train stations are less than bustling. And that's because many folks cannot travel on trains headed south of Albany, nor can anyone get up this way either. "Well, I went to the booth to purchase the ticket and he said there's a flood and all types of damages, so they canceled the trains going in both directions which is unfortunate," said Amtrak passenger, Tiffany Garriga."It’s an inconvenience. But I believe in safety first. So, apparently Amtrak and Metro-North Line thought it was best not to have the trains run on those tracks,...

Albany County donates essential items to newly arrived migrants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:14 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany County extended a helping hand Monday to newly arrived migrants. Legislators dropped off essential supplies at Refugee and Immigration Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE), a local non-profit dedicated to helping immigrants. The donations were part of a county-wide collection. Albany County Chairman Andrew Joyce said the purpose of the supply drive was to help refugees establish themselves in Albany and ensure that they are connected with the proper resources. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "So many of us wanted to know what we could do to help," he said. "These are human beings trying to make their way in the world, and they are here. You can really judge a community by how you welcome new people. And what we found is that Albany County is a very compassionate, wonderful place."According to leaders with RISSE, around 450 asylum seekers have arrived in the Capital Region since May.