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O'Hare looking for Traveler's Aid Chicago volunteers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:36 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago O'Hare International Airport is looking for volunteers who want to give back during the upcoming holiday season. More than a hundred people are needed to staff information desks for Traveler's Aid Chicago, a social service agency run by the Heartland Alliance. The volunteers assist more than half a million passengers who travel through the airport's terminals annually by providing resources and social referrals. Resources include providing directions, sharing information about the airport and Chicago and helping passengers who are lost, confused, or in crisis.  USPS holding 7 job fairs in Chicago area this week "Travelers Aid volunteers come from many of Chicago's 77 neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs, and all share one main goal — to enhance the customer experience at O'Hare International Airport," said John Ishu, director of Travelers Aid Chicago. "Our volunteers passionately assist passengers from every corner of the world and are an invaluable part of the ...

Where refugees in Illinois are arriving from

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:36 GMT

(Stacker) -- During the past five decades, the U.S. has resettled over 3 million refugees, making it one of the leading countries for finding new homes for people fleeing violence, persecution, and war.In 2021, then-President Donald Trump lowered the annual cap of refugees that could be admitted into the country to 15,000. Even as the Biden administration has raised the ceiling to 125,000, the annual number of refugees arriving in the U.S. didn't immediately bounce back to pre-Trump administration levels. The numbers are increasing though, with over 25,000 refugees arriving in the U.S. in 2022, twice the 2021 total.Refugee arrivals in 2023 are on track to outpace the two previous years, with over 44,000 refugees arriving since January.In August 2023, the greatest number of refugees admitted by the U.S. came from Syria, Congo, and Afghanistan. Each nation faces a unique set of circumstances that can make their citizens unsafe if they stay in their home country.For the last ...

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in West Loop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:36 GMT

CHICAGO — Police are asking for the public's help after a person was killed in an early-morning hit-and-run crash in the West Loop. The crash, which involved a pedestrian, happened around 2 a.m. on Sunday in the 1300 block of West Kinzie Street, according to Chicago police. Officers are now seeking information on a vehicle they believe was involved.Police say the driver of a dark blue 2011 Cadillac SUV allegedly hit a pedestrian while in the area before fleeing the scene. The person who was hit died from injuries sustained in the crash.  Pedestrian struck, killed on North Side during crash The SUV had an Illinois license plate with tag number "DV19629," police say. According to photos provided by Chicago police, the SUV also had silver hubcaps, a sunroof and a flag flying above the passenger side doors, at the time of the crash.Chicago police provided photos of a vehicle police believe was involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in the West Loop on Sunday night. Police say an inves...

How Notre Dame paid tribute to a legendary Fighting Irish, Bears' QB on Saturday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:36 GMT

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — While their focus is certainly on the moment as they continue their undefeated start to the 2023 season, Notre Dame also took Saturday to celebrate one of their greatest quarterbacks. You could say that the memory of the late Johnny Lujack was on the Irish player's minds on Saturday. The former Heisman Trophy winner, who also had a memorable stint with the Bears, was honored by Notre Dame players during the game against Central Michigan in South Bend. Players wore a shamrock decal on the back of their helmets with the No. 32 in the middle, which is what Lujack wore during his years with the Fighting Irish.They'd got on to beat Central Michigan 41-17 to improve to 4-0 on the season as they get ready to welcome No. 6 Ohio State this Saturday. It will be the Buckeyes' first visit to South Bend since 1996. Lujack, who died at the age of 98 on July 25 in Naples, Florida, was a three-time national champion, two-time unanimous All-American, and was the Heisman Trophy win...

Round Rock police searching for missing woman

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:36 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) —The Round Rock Police Department is searching for a missing 29-year-old woman, officials said in a social media post Monday afternoon.Police said Yara Perez was seen leaving 4134 Felter Lane in Austin just before midnight on Aug. 26. Officials said Perez was seen leaving with "an unknown subject" and has not returned home since.She's described as being a Hispanic woman who's 5'4", 120 pounds and having brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black top along with a black and white skirt.Police said they're concerned about her immediate welfare "due to her unexplained disappearance." Anyone with information regarding Perez's disappearance is asked to contact RRPD Detective Patrick Turck at (512) 218-7048.

Troy Police investigating 6th Avenue shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:36 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Police Department announced they are investigating a shooting that occurred on September 18. Two victims were injured in the incident. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Monday at 2:29 p.m., officers responded to the area of Sixth Avenue and 105th Street following the report of someone being shot. Upon arrival, police located the two victims, one of which sustained serious injuries. The victims were assisted on the scene by emergency services. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival, and there is no description of them at this time. Brunswick man charged with attempted murder The investigation remains ongoing. Stay with NEWS10 as this story continues to develop.

US Steel idles Granite City furnace after UAW strike

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:36 GMT

GRANITE CITY, Ill. -- US Steel is blaming the United Autoworker's strike for a decrease in demand. They are idling operations at one of the blast furnaces at the Granite City Works until market conditions improve.The United Steelworker's Union says that they will be meeting with the company to minimize layoffs through their contract. The idled furnace is the primary operation at the Granite City location. Union slams plan that could mean 1,000 jobs lost at Granite City steel mill The auto workers’ strike against Detroit’s Big Three is now in its fourth day. There were no signs Monday of an early breakthrough that might end the strike, and the United Auto Workers have threatened to escalate their walkout against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.President Joe Biden is sending his acting Labor secretary and another top aide to Detroit early this week to see what they can do to bring the two sides together. An administration official says acting Labor Secretary Julie Su and senior ...

Body found in an East St. Louis park Monday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:36 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. -- The body of a Fairview Heights man was found in Jones Park Monday morning. Police say the man died from gunshot wounds.Illinois State Police were called to the 2500 block of Argonne Drive at around 9 a.m. Monday. A park employee told police that there was a suspicious vehicle there.Troopers found the 29-year-old man dead at the scene. There is an active investigation into the death.

Man killed crossing I-270 in Friday night collision

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:36 GMT

MEHLVILLE, Mo. -- A man crossing the highway was stuck and killed late Friday night. Thomas Hartog, 43, is identified as the victim in this fatal crash.A crash report says that Hartog was trying to cross the interstate at the southbound I-270 ramp to I-55 at around 11:30 p.m. A man driving on the highway did not see the pedestrian and hit him.Police were called to investigate the collision. First responders declared the man dead at the scene.

'Armed and Dangerous' man wanted by Illinois police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:36 GMT

CENTRALIA, Ill. -- Police are still searching for an armed and dangerous man after he went missing in southern Marion County. They are asking anyone who sees Jonathon L. Hunt, 23, to call 911 immediately. Do not approach him. He is described as a white male, 6’02, 150 lbs.Officers were called to the 500 block of North James in Centralia at around 7 p.m. Sunday for a report of shots fired. They found a victim in a domestic dispute and took them to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Cash bail system no longer available in Illinois starting today Hunt was identified as a person of interest in this case. Officers found his vehicle abandoned near the intersection of Highway 161 and Route 37 in Marion County. Police searched the area but were unable to find Hunt.Do you have any information about his location? Call the Centralia Police Department at 618-533-7602 or the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at 618-548-2141.