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South Suburban Airport closer to reality

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:08:52 GMT

MONEE, Ill. — Local leaders are celebrating a new law which will force the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to review development proposals for the long talked-about South Suburban Airport, and decide if the project can move forward. WGN Investigates: Is decision day finally near for third Chicago airport? House Bill 2531 passed the House 72-40 on Mar. 16, and the Senate 33-20 on May 17. It was then signed by Gov. Pritzker on July 28. The subsequent law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024 and puts a six-month deadline in place for IDOT to establish a prequalification process and begin reviewing proposals to develop and maintain the airport.Tuesday, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) held a press conference, alongside several other area leaders, to celebrate the impending prequalification process and discuss the impact they believe an airport will have on the region.See the full press conference, plus a discussion with WGN investigative reporter Ben Bradley, in the video...

New rule proposal would require seat belt warnings for rear seats

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:08:52 GMT

(WWLP) - The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed a new rule to require manufacturers to add a seat belt warning system for the rear seats of cars, trucks and some buses in order to increase seat belt use. High fatality rates due to lack of seat belt use In the recent proposal by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the rule also calls for a requirement of a seat belt warning for the front passenger seat and an increase to the length of the warning. This would apply to vehicles that weigh less than 10,000 pounds.The proposal suggests: A visual warning on a vehicle startup for at least 60 seconds, notifying the driver of the status of the rear seat belts. If a rear seat belt is not buckled, an audio warning would then go off for at least 30 seconds while the vehicle is driving.An audio-visual warning for the right front passenger seat that remains active until the seat belt is secured, similar to how the driver seat warning is currently.“Wearing a s...

Musk plans to strip headlines from news articles on X

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:08:52 GMT

(The Hill) – Billionaire Elon Musk, the owner of X, a social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has shared plans to strip headlines and other text from posts that display a news article’s lead image.The change, first reported Monday by Fortune, would mean that users — from individuals to publishers — would have to manually add their own text to posts and links that they share. Otherwise, the post will only display an image with no context other than an overlay of the URL. A source told the media outlet that Musk was pushing for the latest change, noting how it will help reduce the height of posts, allowing more posts to fit into the portion of the timeline that appears onscreen. The source added Musk said the change will help curb the clickbait problem on the site.“It’s something Elon wants. They were running it by advertisers, who didn’t like it, but it’s happening,” the source told Fortune, noting Musk said news articles occupy too much space on the platform. Musk...

JetBlue slashing airfare prices for some fall travel. Here's when to buy

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:08:52 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — JetBlue is offering major discounts on certain airfares for travel starting as early as next month. Here's the details on the JetBlue Big Fall Sale.Now through Thursday, customers can access a variety of sales, including one-way tickets as low as $39. Travel dates must be between Sept. 6 and Nov. 15, 2023, excluding travel on Fridays and Sundays. Other blackout dates may apply depending on certain routes, JetBlue says. United Airlines pilot filmed chopping at parking gate with ax had hit a ‘breaking point,’ he told deputies The deals are good for the airline's lowest fare classes, Blue Basic and Blue — both of which come with some limitations. As explained by the Points Guy, Blue Basic flyers are only allotted one personal item onboard. Full-size carry-ons must be checked at $65. While Blue does offer one free carry-on, all checked baggage will cost extra. See a movie for $4 on National Cinema Day Also important to note is that while the Blue fare class doesn't come ...

SAG-AFTRA strike takes over Chicago's Buckingham Fountain

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:08:52 GMT

CHICAGO — Members of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) brought their voices back to Grant Park as they remain on strike.SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local hosted a rally to try and pressure the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to negotiate a contract they deem fair. Their demands are related to wages, revenue sharing, and protection of images and performances in order to prevent the replacement of humans by artificial intelligence. Could the White Sox leave Guaranteed Rate Field? Report indicates it could happen According to a press release, the rally featured "Chicago-born actors, including SAG-AFTRA President Charles Gardner & member Ta’Rhonda Jones, speaking about their experience and why they’re committed to remain on strike until a fair contract is reached."SAG-AFTRA has been on strike since Jul. 13 while the closely related Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike since May 2 for similar reasons.

Father of NFL's Caleb Farley killed, 2nd person injured after blast levels cornerback's home

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:08:52 GMT

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WJZY) – An explosion overnight leveled a multimillion-dollar home in North Carolina owned by NFL cornerback Caleb Farley, leaving his father dead and another person injured, authorities said.Authorities confirmed with Nexstar's WJZY that the person who was killed has been identified as Robert Matthews Farley, 61, who was staying in the home at the time of the incident. The injured person, a male who was seen leaving the property as the first emergency crews arrived at the scene, was transported to Atrium Health CMC with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Kent Greene, director of Fire Services and Emergency Management for Iredell. His identity has not yet been released.Robert Farley’s body was recovered as crews were searching the debris, authorities said.The 6,391-square-foot house, located in Mooresville just off Lake Norman, was mostly reduced to rubble as of Tuesday morning. Farley was spotted at the scene with family Tuesday, speaking with authorities...

Crews working to recover body from 'remote' area of Mt. Bonnell

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:08:52 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today's top headlines for Aug. 22, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Crews are working to recover a body that is located in a remote area of Mount Bonnell in west Austin. The Austin Fire Department said on social media Tuesday shortly after noon its Special Operations crews were working with STAR Flight to recover the body.According to AFD, crews have repelled into heavy brush to access and remove the body. It's not clear how the body was discovered or how the person died, but KXAN has reached out to the Austin Police Department for details and will update this story when a response is received. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Do You Believe? Con coming to Viaport Rotterdam

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:08:52 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Do you believe in Sasquatch, mythical creatures, or the paranormal? If so, you might be interested in Viaport Rotterdam's "Do You Believe" Convention on August 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The event explores the world of legendary creatures, elusive phenomena, and magical possibilities. Experts, researchers, and enthusiasts from across the area will be in attendance to share their insights and experiences on supernatural topics.Speakers include Steve Kulls on Sasquatch, Kenney W Irish on the Lake Champlain Monster, and paranormal investigator Shelley Brienza. Vendors will be selling merchandise including artifacts, books, collectibles, and mythical artwork. Hollowed Harvest moving from Altamont to Schenectady Admission tickets are $10 and children 2 years and younger are free. You can buy tickets on the Do You Believe? website.

Godsmack coming to Glens Falls this October

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:08:52 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This fall, a beloved hard rock band is coming to the city of Glens Falls to do just what the title of their latest album suggests. Godsmack is headed to Cool Insuring Arena and "Lighting Up the Sky."The group comes to Glens Falls on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Celebrating the release of their eighth album, the Grammy-nominated band is traveling with Michigan-based metal band I Prevail. The Glens Falls show is the final stop on Godsmack's tour, starting in Baton Rogue, Louisiana, on Sept. 3. An artist presale starts on Wednesday, Aug. 23, with full ticket sales starting on Friday, Aug. 25.Godsmack's fall 2023 tour includes stops in Florida, Ohio, and various parts of Canada. Prior to Glens Falls, the tour stops at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Quebec, on Oct. 22.

Hollowed Harvest moving from Altamont to Schenectady

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:08:52 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Hollowed Harvest is returning to the Capital Region for 2023 but with some changes. The Hollowed Harvest: Wicked Labyrinth opens on September 22 at Armory Studios in Schenectady. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In past years, Hollowed Harvest took place at the Altamont Fairgrounds and allowed visitors to walk through big Jack-O’-Lantern displays outdoors. Now, the Jack-O’-Lanterns will be inside as guests walk through the "labyrinth."The Hollowed Harvest includes a Jack-O’-Lantern tunnel, stories and songs of re-animated Jack-O’-Lanterns and ghosts, and a gallery of sculpted pumpkins. Also new this year, attendees can carve their own pumpkins. Flip Circus coming to Crossgates Mall “So much of Halloween is geared towards young adults with scary attractions,” said Matthew Glaser, CEO of BOLD Media, the parent company operating the event. “The Hollowed Harvest is a rare safe haven in the fun of ...