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The push to protect nursing home residents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

Delores Brown died nearly three years ago, after suffering a fall in a nursing home. The Illinois Department of Public Health later determined the facility was fault. But holding anyone accountable has been a challenge, WGN Investigates has found.“I’m very angry,” said Delores’ daughter, Chereese Brown. “Because you trust the facility to take care of your mom.”Last year, Chereese Brown filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court claiming the facility “failed to protect” her mother and “properly train” its staff.But here’s where it becomes challenging.After Delores Brown died, the facility was sold and the former owners claim they have no money or insurance to settle the family's claim, said Steven Levin, Chereese Brown's attorney.“The difficulty in explaining this to families is immense,” he said. “The system is meaningless if they can just walk away.” Levin said Chereese Brown is not alone.Lori Levin’s mother died in 2022 after suffering a skull fracture while being transferr...

Mild days, cool nights this week; 60-plus-degree highs through Thursday; windy temp downturn Friday into this weekend, tightening its grip Thanksgiving week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

WGN WEATHER HEADLINESWGN-TV BRINGS HOME 13 EMMYSHad such fun Saturday evening at the 2023 Chicago & Midwest Regional Emmy Awards ceremony held at the Swisshotel in downtown Chicago. There, I'm proud to say, my WGN-TV colleagues were awarded 13 Emmys (https://wgntv.com/community/news-releases/wgn-tv-brings-home-13-emmy-awards/) one for the magnificent piece covering my daily weather preparation produced by inimitable reporter Mike Lowe and photo-journalist and video editor extraordinaire Kevin Doellman.The piece which won the award was entitled "The Master at Work: Tracking a Storm with Tom Skilling: Mike Lowe, Kevin Doellman, Tom Skilling, Bill Synder" (Cue Skilling blushing). You can watch Mike and Kevin's magnificent piece here. Some real work went into it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0grMmRZluYkThe annual Emmy programs are a chance for us to meet colleagues from other stations around the city and region. I've included some photos. A beautiful dinner was involved. It was s...

California man accused of dumping body parts now charged with killing wife, in-laws

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- A California man accused of tossing dismembered body parts into a dumpster has been charged following the disappearance of his wife and her live-in parents.Samuel Bond Haskell IV, 35, was formally charged with three counts of murder in connection with the death of his wife and her parents in Tarzana, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday.  On Nov. 7, Haskell allegedly hired four day-laborers to haul off several heavy black plastic trash bags from the home he shared with his wife, 37-year-old Mei Haskell, her elderly parents and the couple’s three young children, according to authorities. ‘Love Has Won’: New HBO series to highlight cult headquartered in Colorado “One of the laborers opened one of the bags and allegedly observed human body parts,” according to a news release from the district attorney’s office. “They called 911 and reported the incident.”  That same day, he was reportedly seen and photographed approximatel...

Details announced to celebrate life of fallen APD officer Jorge Pastore

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Details were announced Monday for the celebration of life for fallen APD officer Jorge Pastore, which will take place on Nov. 17.The procession will be first, with Pastore's final patrol beginning at 8 a.m. from Weed Corley Fish Funeral Home, 5416 Parkcrest Drive.The procession route will then lead to the Germania Insurance Amphitheater at the Circuit of the Americas.Visitation and funeral servicesVisitation and funeral services for Pastore will be held at Germania Insurance Amphitheater, located at 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd.Visitation: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.Funeral service: 11 a.m. - noonPolice honors will immediately follow the service in the COTA parking lot.Procession routeLeave the funeral home heading northbound on MoPac ExpresswayNorthbound MoPac Expwy to Highway 183Highway 183 to Interstate 35 southboundI-35 southbound to Eighth Street exit (Main HQ)Main HQ to East Sixth StreetEast Sixth Street to Congress AvenueCongress Avenue to Texas State CapitolTex...

Pro-Israel rally held at Capitol Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Hundreds of people gathered in Capitol Park in Albany on Monday for a pro-Israel rally. It was ahead of a larger pro-Israel rally scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Around 300 to 400 people attended the rally in Albany. They sang songs, waved Israeli and American flags, and prayed. They called for the hostages being held by Hamas to be released.The rally in Washington will feature many speakers, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Officer shot twice trains for 2023 Guns 'N Hoses fight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A police officer is on a mission. After being shot "on duty" on two different occasions, he's training for the St. Louis Thanksgiving Eve tradition, Guns 'N Hoses. It is the police, fire, and EMS boxing matches that benefit The Backstoppers. The organization provides overwhelming support to the families of first responders who die in the line of duty. Abandoned bike leads to police discovering body at Creve Coeur Park This officer, especially, knows something about fighting.“I remember every day how thankful I am that I’m alive,” said St. Louis Police Officer, Lucas Roethlisberger, 39.He went through another excruciating three-hour training session on Monday.A digital clock included the piercing sound of a referee’s whistle, letting him know when his one-minute breaks were over, and it was time to run a mile, do push-ups, crunches, punch the heavy bag, or spar with his coach, St. Louis Police Sgt. Todd Ross.The only thing more relentless than the whistle, Monday was R...

Heroes and Zeros from Broncos’ win over Buffalo Bills: Ja’Quan McMillian one season’s biggest surprises

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

Here are the heroes and zeros from Denver’s 24-22 win over the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Monday night.HeroesRussell Wilson: Vintage Russ was on display against the Bills. Facing a fourth-and-2 at Buffalo’s 7-yard line, Wilson sensed defensive end Shaq Lawson closing in. He rolled left, reverse spinned, then backpedaled before throwing a 22-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Courtland Sutton to take a 9-0 lead. The catch and throw were insane. But the fact that Wilson’s throw had a 3.2% completion probability, according to Next Gen Stats, made the play even more impressive. Wilson was efficient, completing 24 of 29 passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns.Ja’Quan McMillian: Denver’s nickel cornerback has been one of the biggest surprise stories this season. Each week, McMillian has found a way to make an impact. On Buffalo’s first drive of the game, he stripped the ball from Bills running back James Cook and recovered it for one of the Broncos’ four takeaways. He finished...

Broncos four downs: Russell Wilson just cooked Josh Allen, Bills in their own dang kitchen

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

Initial thoughts from Broncos’ Monday night visit to Buffalo in Week 10 at Highmark Stadium:1. Big Russ cooks: Russell Wilson just cooked Josh Allen in his own kitchen. And with arguably his worst throw of the night.Social media is going to have a field day with Big Russ’ underthrown ball to Jerry Jeudy that set up Wil Lutz’s game-winning 36-yard field goal — on the second try.But give the credit where it’s due: Wilson completed 24 of 29 pass attempts in one of the NFL’s most hostile environments (Although against a defense that’s pretty badly beat-up.)Wilson didn’t just make good decisions on the move — he looked pretty light on his feet. Wilson’s 31 rush yards were his most in a road game as a member of the Broncos. And the stats matched the eye test, whether it was stepping up in the pocket to evade the rush or working the zone read with tailback Javonte Williams.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Broncos lineup...

Broncos walk off Bills on Monday night after Wil Lutz knocks home game-winning 36-yard field goal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — When the Broncos needed it most, Russell Wilson delivered.In prime time.With a chance at a potential run toward playoff contention teetering.The football world watching.Wilson engineered a fourth-quarter touchdown drive to take the lead and then a last-minute dash into field goal range to help propel the Broncos past Buffalo, 24-22, on Monday night.The key play on the game-winning drive: A 28-yard defensive pass interference penalty by Taron Johnson on Jerry Jeudy down the field on a third-and-10 heave.Denver kicker Wil Lutz knocked home a 36-yard field goal to deliver the final margin. But even that came with drama. He missed a 41-yard attempt, but Buffalo had 12 men on the field and the veteran kicker delivered on Round 2.Denver’s won three straight, the past two against Kansas City and Buffalo, perennial conference powers.Welcome to the AFC playoff race, Broncos Country.Wilson and the Broncos offense had gone dormant for the entire third quarter before ...

Local students suspects in Rose Bowl locker room thefts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:54 GMT

After thousands of dollars in jewelry and other items were stolen from the locker room of players on the University of Colorado football team at the Rose Bowl last month, several high school students from Riverside County are considered suspects, authorities confirmed to KTLA.  The thefts occurred on Oct. 28 as the Buffaloes were playing the UCLA Bruins in Pasadena.  As the team returned to the locker room after losing the game 28-16, at least five players discovered their valuables, including gold and diamond chains, according to reporting from The Denver Post, had been taken.  While authorities in Pasadena confirmed to KTLA that the students are from Beaumont High School, they would not confirm other media reports that it was four “recruits on an official visit to UCLA for the game.”  Asked for comment, officials at the Beaumont Unified School District also declined to name the number of students or say if they were on an official visit to the university, but r...