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Impact culinary program helps aspiring chefs - with help from the best in Chicago

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:14 GMT

CHICAGO — A chef whose cooking is well-known throughout the world is doing what he can to help a new generation of culinary creators in Chicago.It's been a passion for Rick Bayless over the last few years, and it continues in 2023 in East Garfield Park. The James Beard Award-winning chef is part of the Impact Culinary Training Program, which is offered free of charge at The Hatchery, 135 N. Kedzie Avenue. The 12-week course is offered to young adults in Chicago ages 16-24 in underserved areas of the city. Students will be in the kitchen for instruction for eight weeks before having a four-week paid internship at a restaurant in the Chicagoland area."What we do is give them what I would call the right skills to be able to hold their own in the best restaurants in Chicago," said Bayless of the Impact program. Kassa Tafari of Chicago is one of those in the program this fall and appreciates the training he's able to get at no cost at The Hatchery. It allows him to explore a passion for ...

Indiana woman steals car from dealership to drive to exotic dancer interview

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:14 GMT

MUNCIE, Ind. (WXIN) — Police claim an Indiana woman didn't think it was a big deal when she stole a Kia from a car dealership in order to drive to Indianapolis for a job interview to be an exotic dancer. According to court documents, 20-year-old Kasia Shelton, of Muncie, "acted like this whole thing was a joke" and "did not understand what she was going to be arrested for" after police tracked her down and questioned her about the stolen car. Police learned of the theft on Monday, after an employee at a Muncie car dealership called to report a 2013 Kia Optima was stolen from the lot. The employee told officers that Shelton came to the dealership and asked to look at the 2013 Kia Optima. The employee had been preparing the car for a test drive but said the phone kept ringing, though he said no one was ever on the other end of the line when he answered. The employee reportedly told Shelton to wait a moment while he answered the phone yet again, but Shelton allegedly drove off in the K...

Aurora named one of the safest cities in the US

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:14 GMT

AURORA, Ill. — Aurora is now considered one of the safest cities in the United States, according to a new report.  WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across the country and rated Aurora, Illinois' second most populous city, at number 25.  The survey looked at the top two cities in each state, across 41 key indicators of security, ranking them in three key areas: safety and crime, natural disaster risk and unemployment and job growth.  Chicago suburb ranked safest in US for trick-or-treating WalletHub's ranking for Aurora includes:12th in safety and crime 91st in natural disaster risk 134th in financial safety Earlier this year, Wallet Hub also ranked Aurora as one of the happiest places in America.  Chicago also made the list at number 140:126th in safety and crime79th in natural disaster risk 172nd in financial safetySEE ALSO: Tunnel of Terror: Haunted car wash returning to IllinoisClick here to read the full report.

Kaitlin Armstrong attempts escape ahead of Texas murder trial, sheriff's office says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Kaitlin Armstrong, the woman accused of killing professional cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson in 2022, tried to escape the custody of corrections officers in Travis County, Texas, on Wednesday morning, sources have confirmed to Nexstar's KXAN.Armstrong ran from officers while leaving a medical office building, according to a sheriff’s office spokesperson. After about 10 minutes, officers caught up and restrained her. Officers did not lose sight of Armstrong during the pursuit, according to the spokesperson. Former NFL player to be charged with first-degree murder after mother found dead Armstrong’s trial is set to begin Oct. 30 in Austin, where she faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of Wilson, who was shot and killed at a home in east Austin in May 2022.Armstrong was questioned at the time, but not arrested. When a warrant was issued for her arrest days later, it was discovered she had fled the country.In June 2022, after more than a month o...

Cool and cloudy ahead of a big warmup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As the rain moves out, our focus now turns to our next weather-maker -- a breezy autumn cold front.Leftover moisture from former Hurricane Lidia and Tropical Storm Max continue to bring cloudy skies and spots of light rain to our area through early afternoon. Although the clouds hold through the day, any lingering showers in our eastern counties should pull away by mid-afternoon. Highs today may not make it out of the 70s thanks to the clouds.A mix of sun and clouds can be expected tomorrow, but the main headline will be the jump in temperatures. Afternoon highs will warm well into the 80s Thursday, continuing to climb Friday with temperatures in the 90s again. This unusual autumn heat comes ahead of a dry cold front arriving late in the day Friday, clearing skies and dropping temperatures for ACL weekend two.Dry cold front brings breezy winds and cooler temperatures for the weekendACL weekend 2 looking fantastic with highs in the 70s/80s behind Friday's cold frontL...

Election 2023: Stillwater School Board Special Election

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:14 GMT

STILLWATER SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL ELECTIONVoters in Stillwater will elect a school board member on Nov. 7. A special election will fill the seat vacated by member Eva Lee when she resigned last winter. Chris Lauer was appointed to fill out Lee’s term.General information about the Nov. 7 election is online at twincities.com/tag/elections. In addition, twincities.com/news/politics/elections will have a full voters guide with candidates for Ramsey, Dakota and Washington county races online this month. To find out where to vote, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s online polling place finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us.Chris Lauer (incumbent)Chris Lauer of Stillwater, candidate for District 834 School Board in the November 2023 election. (Courtesy of the candidate)Age: 52What qualifies you to hold this position? I have served on the District 834 school board since being appointed in February 2023. My other service includes The Partnership Plan board, the Stillwater Planning C...

Election 2023: St. Paul Park City Council (Elect 2)

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:14 GMT

ST. PAUL PARK CITY COUNCILOn Nov. 7, St. Paul Park voters will elect the two council members from a field of seven candidates.General information about the Nov. 7 election is online at twincities.com/tag/elections. In addition, twincities.com/news/politics/elections will have a full voters guide with candidates for Ramsey, Dakota and Washington county races online this month. To find out where to vote, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s online polling place finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us.Timothy ConradTim Conrad, candidate for City Council in St. Paul Park in the November 2023 election. (Courtesy of the candidate)Age: 64What qualifies you to hold this position? Because of my years of experience in and for this community in all areas of organization and leadership, such as president of the St Paul Park/ Newport Lions club, commander for the sals for the American Legion and the park and rec and public works commission.What would your top priorities be if elected? 1. ...

Indoor pickleball facility opens in Amsterdam

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:14 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Xtreme Pickle, located at 1800 Riverfront Center in Amsterdam, had its soft opening on October 7. It's the first dedicated indoor pickleball facility in Amsterdam and the immediate surrounding area. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Xtreme Pickle is owned by Mike Barker. He and General Manager Corina Gabriel built the courts. The facility has four indoor pickleball courts with professional outdoor surfaces. In addition to open play sessions, they'll be hosting tournaments, leagues, training sessions, and learn-to-play clinics."Now, with the cold weather approaching, the only option before we opened was to travel over an hour to find a court or to play on make-shift courts with wooden gym floors," said Gabriel. East Greenbush craft studio, party space closing its doors Gabriel said the facility still needs some cosmetic work done before they have the grand opening, but the courts are usable. Xtreme P...

Police make arrest in Rensselaer church burglary case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:14 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An arrest has been made following the investigation into the burglary at St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph's Church in June. John W.G. Whiteford, 41, was taken into custody at the Albany County Correctional Facility. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to police investigations, the suspect forced his way through a side door of the church. A wooden donation box and a wooden prayer candle box were cut open, and an unknown amount of money was stolen.Whiteford was charged with burglary in the third degree, criminal mischief in the third degree, and petit larceny. Whiteford was arraigned in Rensselaer City Court and remanded to the Albany County Correctional Facility.The Rensselaer Police Department investigated the case with assistance from the Bethlehem Police Department, Capital Region Crime Analysis Center, and New York State Parole.

Broncos scouting report: How Denver matches up against Chiefs and predictions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:25:14 GMT

Broncos (1-4) at Chiefs (4-1)When: 6:15 p.m. MT, ThursdayWhere: Arrowhead StadiumRadio/TV: 850 AM, 94.1 FM/KMGH-7, Amazon Prime VideoBroncos-Chiefs series: The Broncos are 54-71 in 126 regular-season games dating back to 1960; the Broncos lost 27-24 in the last meeting, on Jan. 1, 2023, and have lost 15 in a row to their division rival.In the spotlightLet’s rewind the clock. The last time the Broncos defeated the Chiefs was Sept. 15, 2015. Former quarterback Peyton Manning threw for three touchdowns, while cornerback Bradley Roby scored the go-ahead TD off a fumble recovery in the final seconds of regulation to win, 31-24.At the time, the Broncos were one of the best teams in football. Shedeur Sanders was 13. Robert Downey Jr. was still Iron Man, Stranger Things had yet to become a worldwide phenomenon and Travis Scott’s album “Rodeo” had just been released.Since then, a lot has changed in the world and with the Broncos. The franchise has had six straight losing seasons, five differ...