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Video captures Jamie Foxx on Chicago River in 1st public sighting: TMZ

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:49 GMT

CHICAGO — The first public sighting of what appeared to be actor Jamie Foxx happened over the weekend in Chicago.Foxx has reportedly been seeking treatment at a major medical facility in the city for an undisclosed medical condition. Video from TMZ captures what appears to be the Oscar winner on a boat crusing the Chicago River Sunday afternoon. The video shows Foxx with members of his family, waving and smiling at other boats. Jamie Foxx being treated in Chicago: report This is Foxx's first public sighting since his health issues were initially reported back in April.The actor was filming the movie “Back in Action” with Cameron Diaz before he was hospitalized.

St. Paul: Water Street/Plato Blvd sewer project closes portion of eastbound Plato

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:49 GMT

A sanitary sewer project near the intersection of Water Street and Plato Boulevard in St. Paul has closed eastbound Plato to traffic between Wabasha and Ohio street into November. The section of road is expected to reopen by Nov. 22, according to St. Paul Public Works.The closure began Monday. Westbound Plato will remain open to one-way traffic. To access businesses on Plato between Wabasha and Ohio, enter from Wabasha Street and use the open westbound lanes of Plato. To exit, continue westbound on Plato and head eastbound on Water Street toward Wabasha. Business and driveway access will be maintained.As of June 20, Wabasha Street has been closed to through-traffic south of Plato Boulevard. It is scheduled to reopen by Aug. 31.Construction on the sanitary sewer is taking place throughout 2023 and 2024 to expand sewer capacity and meet demand for new housing development. The work will include removing and replacing sanitary sewer lines and constructing a new lift station. Xcel Energy...

Fidens Brewing soft launching Albany taproom

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Fidens Brewing Company is opening its new Albany taproom with a series of ticketed events. The soft opening runs from July 12 to July 16. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In February, Fidens announced it would be opening the taproom in Albany’s warehouse district. Fidens opened its brewery and tasting room at 10 Walker Way in Colonie in 2019. Its brewing operation will continue to take place at that location. On July 19, all can sales will move to the taproom.Fidens is hosting the ticketed events at the taproom from Wednesday to Sunday. Tickets are $5 each and will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Albany. Fingerpaint building in downtown Saratoga Springs sold Tickets go on sale Monday, July 10 at 5 p.m. and are limited to two tickets per transaction. You can buy tickets on the Fidens Brewing website. After the soft opening, the taproom with officially open to the public on July 19. To help wit...

Find your next career at the Albany Job Fair

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Searching for a new job opportunity? On July 12, job seekers can head to the Holiday Inn Express & Conference Center at 400 Old Loudon Road to meet with more than 100 recruiters at the Albany Job Fair. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Many recruiters offer same-day hiring with positions starting the next day. Attendees are encouraged to send their resumes to all recruiters at [email protected]. For those who cannot attend the job fair in person, recruiters are accepting online applications.Free parking is available on-site. Holiday Inn Express & Conference Center is located on the CDTA Bus Route #182 for those commuting.

Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny to perform at Troy Music Hall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:49 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall has announced they will be hosting legendary jazz guitarist Pat Metheny. The performance is set for September 26. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Metheny, known for his unique playing style that combines modern improvisational innovations with elements of traditional jazz, has released 11 studio albums across his career. He has also earned 20 Grammy Awards on 38 nominations. Tickets for the show go on sale at 10 a.m. on July 11 for Music Hall members, and at 10 a.m. on July 13 for the general public. You can purchase Pat Metheny tickets online by visiting the Troy Music Hall's website, or in person at the venue's box office, located at 30 Second Street in Troy.

Cars exchange gunfire on Florissant street, bystander wounded while in home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:49 GMT

FLORISSANT, Mo. - An innocent bystander was hit by a stray bullet while inside their home Monday morning.According to Officer Steve Michael, a spokesman for the Florissant Police Department, the shooting occurred at 7 a.m. on New Florissant Road.Police claim two vehicles were speeding southbound and exchanging gunfire. One of the rounds went through a nearby home and struck a bystander in their foot. St. Louis woman finally gets towed vehicle back from Streets Dept. The victim was taken to a local hospital and treated, Michael said. Their injury was not life-threatening.Michael said police cannot provide further information because the investigation is ongoing.Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Florissant Police Department at 314-831-7000 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.

Illinois residents begin receiving Google settlement payments

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:49 GMT

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Check your bank account: Illinois residents have reported receiving payments from a $100 million class action suit.On September 28, 2022, a judge approved the settlement resulting from a lawsuit accusing the search giant of violating Illinois' biometric privacy laws.The class-action suit claimed Google collected and stored biometric data of its Google Photos users, violating Illinois law.Affected residents were advised to fill out a claim form. This week, residents have reported receiving payments in the amount of $95.38.Class-action members who appeared in a photo in the Google Photos app between May 1, 2015, and April 25, 2022, were eligible for a cut of the settlement.Users had to submit a claim by September 24th, 2022. The payments were delayed while the claims were verified.The class action payments are due to be distributed by July 9th, 2023.

'ChiefsAholic' arrested in California; accused of bank robberies, money laundering

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:49 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as "ChiefsAholic," who has been on the run for months, is back in custody and faces new charges.Xaviar Michael Babudar, 28, was arrested on Friday, in Lincoln, California, north of Sacramento.Babudar is charged with one count of bank theft and one count of transporting stolen property across state lines, according to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 24, 2023. The federal criminal complaint was unsealed and made public Monday following Babudar’s arrest in Lincoln, California on Friday. Chargers make nod to superfan ‘ChiefsAholic’ in schedule release video Federal court documents allege Babudar robbed the Tulsa Teachers Federal Credit Union on Dec. 16, 2022. Babudar was released on bond in February 2023, and in late March 2023 removed his ankle monitor.According to an affidavit filed in support of the federal criminal complaint, Babudar traveled throughout the Midwest to r...

Kansas City kidnapping victim rescued after chase through Bates County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:49 GMT

BATES COUNTY, Mo. - Two people are in custody and a victim is home with her family thanks to the work of investigators overnight.A woman contacted the Bates County Sheriff Office Sunday night to report that a man and a teenager abducted her daughter from Kansas City. She told deputies she received a text from her daughter that identified her captors.Investigators determined the victim and her captors could be traveling on Interstate 49 near Archie, Missouri. Suspected drunk driver strikes, kills MO deputy Minutes after deputies took the report, a Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper and a Bates County Deputy spotted the suspect's vehicle near Passaic.According to the Bates County Sheriff's Office, the trooper tried to pull over the car in Butler, Missouri, but the driver refused to stop. The deputy and trooper chased the vehicle from Butler along a county road and back to I-49 where the driver headed north, back toward Passaic.The Sheriff and several other deputies were called f...

More funding coming to Illinois for microbiology research

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:49 GMT

NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - More funding is coming to Illinois to continue the fight against infections.According to a press release, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, R-Rockford, joined the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to announce on Monday that Illinois State University will receive $74,000 in funding for microbiology research.The goal of the research is to better treat infections and find alternatives to antibiotics."I commend Illinois State University researchers for securing this critical funding that will help our region lead the way in biological research," Sorensen said. "Partnerships between universities and the federal government help Central and Northwestern Illinois realize its potential by investing in the talented minds at our local schools."  Woodford County sees first case of Monkeypox  ISU’s School of Biological Sciences will use the funding to see how certain pathogens react to some antimicrobial medicines. The finding should help find treatment str...