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Weekend Break: Banging Gavel Brews

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:11 GMT

TINLEY PARK, Ill. — Built over 100 years ago, the Karl Vogt House in Tinley Park has had many lives, and now, a new chapter is brewing. The house is now home to Banging Gavel Brews — a brewery and tap room. "The building was built in 1865 by the Lewis brothers as a hunting lodge believe it or not and over the years it's gone over several transitions," said Jim Richert, President of Banging Gavel Brews.WGN's Alyssa Donovan takes you there on this Saturday's edition of Weekend Break.

South Loop Farmers Market heads indoors for the winter

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:11 GMT

CHICAGO — For the first time in its ten year history, the South Loop Farmers' Market moved inside the Roosevelt Collection Shops for the winter."We are super thrilled to have a winter season every Saturday through March 30," said Tina Feldstein, one of the vendors at the South Loop Farmers Market Saturday.About 30 vendors will be nestled into Roosevelt's each week during that timeframe. Sunday Brunch with Lost Reef Lounge "The community loves the farmers market and we’ve seen that when they come through the summer season," Feldstein said. "But when we go through this long hiatus, people are just wishing and waiting for the market to come back."With oils to heat the palate, a little snip of micro greens and fitness events all bundled into one space, it's a way to live a farmers market life in the dead of winter.

This U.S. state named 'most dangerous' for two-wheeled vehicles

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:11 GMT

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A fun joyride or a fatality waiting to happen? A recent survey completed by Anidjar and Levine ruled Hawaii the most dangerous state for cyclists and motorcyclists. The study gave the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data on fatal collisions between the years of 2017 and 2021 in order to compare the amount of total fatal crashes to total fatal crashes involving two-wheeled vehicles. Binny, the trash-can mascot of the Disney World drinking club, has disappeared “Hawaii is a beautiful place to cycle, with stunning views and weather, bike tourism is on the rise,” said an Anidjar and Levine spokesperson.According to reports, Hawaii had a total of 483 fatal crashes overall, 21 of them involving cyclists and 130 of them involving a motorcycle. The state had the highest percentage of two-wheeled fatal incidents in comparison to total fatal incidents at 31.26%.“Motorcycles are also a common mode of transport but this data demonstrates that pedal an...

Longhorns hire Johnny Nansen as co-defensive coordinator, linebackers coach

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After helping guide the Arizona Wildcats to a 10-3 season and Alamo Bowl title, Johnny Nansen is headed to Austin.Texas Athletics announced Nansen's hire Saturday, and he'll take over as the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. He replaces Jeff Choate who is now the head coach for the Nevada Wolfpack. LIST: Texas Longhorns players entering transfer portal, declaring for NFL Draft "Johnny is a guy I’ve known for a long time, and I have so much respect for," Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said. "He has a wealth of knowledge and experience, is highly regarded in our business, and is a tremendous recruiter. He’s a high-energy coach who does a great job developing his players and getting the best out of them."For the past eight seasons, Nansen has been part of the Wildcats' defensive staff with the last two as the coordinator. The Wildcats made a huge turnaround after a 5-7 season in 2022 to a No. 14 ranking at the end of the regular season and a 38-24 ...

State of Texas: Amid border division, a push to build bridges

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:11 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Department of Justice announced Wednesday afternoon that it filed a lawsuit against Texas over its contentious new border security law, accusing the state of infringing on federal authority and empowering local police to unconstitutionally arrest suspected illegal immigrants.Last week, federal authorities threatened to sue to block Senate Bill 4 if Governor Greg Abbott did not assure them the state will not enforce the law by January 3.According to the complaint filed in an Austin federal court, the DOJ argues that "Texas’s Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) creates purported state immigration crimes for unlawful entry and unlawful reentry, permits state judges and magistrates to order the removal of noncitizens from the country, and mandates that state officials carry out those removal orders. But Texas cannot run its own immigration system. Its efforts, through SB 4, intrude on the federal government’s exclusive authority to regulate the entry and removal of noncitizens, ...

Gophers women’s hockey finishes two-game sweep of UConn with 3-1 victory

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:11 GMT

The Gophers women’s hockey team wrapped up the nonconference portion of its schedule on Saturday afternoon with a 3-1 victory over No. 11 Connecticut at Ridder Arena.Minnesota beat UConn 5-3 on Friday in the first game of the two-game series.The Gophers improved their record to 16-3-1.“A really good weekend for us,” Gophers head coach Brad Frost said. “Getting a sweep over a really good UConn team who is very good out east. They are really tough to play against, but I’m proud of our team for sticking with it.”Fifth-year defender Madeline Wethington opened the scoring for the Gophers just 2:48 into the game with her second goal of the weekend.The Gophers dominated the second period, adding two goals and outshooting the Huskies 17-7. Sophomore Josefin Bouveng and freshman Lauren O’Hara each added goals in the period.UConn got on the board in the third period to break up the shutout.Minnesota goaltender Skylar Vetter made 23 saves for her eighth victory of the season.The Gophers ...

01/06/2023: Snowstorm Video Update

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:11 GMT

The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby:Good evening folks! Snow is underway! The forecast hasn't changed too much over the past few days as we are still expecting a widespread 6-10" snowfall, with locally higher and lower amounts thanks to our terrain. I also gave a quick look at another storm heading our way for Tuesday, this one featuring rain. The combination of rainfall and rapid snow melt is a big concern as of writing this.

St. Louis families embrace first snowfall of 2024 at popular parks

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The first weekend of the new year begins with snow around St. Louis. Much of the snowfall came Friday evening, and some still had an opportunity to enjoy the snow on Saturday. Christy Gaus and her husband took their two-month-old and one-year-old daughters out to Francis Park on Saturday morning to play in the snow. “It's a joy,” Gaus said. “We have our other little baby in a bucket seat down there, waiting for us to get down on the hill." Snow blankets St. Louis, more winter weather expected Meanwhile, 18-month-old Lane seemed to be having a blast sledding with her mom at Francis Park. “She's very stoic with the snow, but once she gets down the hill, she's cracking up.” Gaus said. “Once she gets some speed, she's laughing.” Over in Forest Park, siblings Remy, Dean, and Vincent wasted no time throwing snowballs at their dad, but it’s all in good fun. As they say, playing in the snow is a timeless bonding experience. Close Thanks for sign...

MLK state birthday celebration kicks off Saturday in St. Louis

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Saturday marked the kickoff for the statewide Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration.The event was held at Harris-Stowe State University. The celebration marks the beginning of events statewide to honor the civil rights leader.The federal holiday on January 15 will celebrate MLK's birthday. A special state commission is coordinating the activities. Snow blankets St. Louis, more winter weather expected "All the cities and towns of Missouri have representatives on this commission that plan programs honoring Dr. King and continuing his legacy," said Rev. Earl Nance with the commission. This is the 38th year of the celebration. Events are planned in celebration of MLK through February.

Balloons released in memory of St. Louis murder victim

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Family and friends gathered Saturday in memory of Kishela Wellington, a murder victim who died last month at the age of 20. They released balloons Saturday afternoon in Wellington's memory near Kingshighway Boulevard and Martin Luther King Drive in north St. Louis. Snow blankets St. Louis, more winter weather expected Investigators say Wellington was fatally shot and found near that intersection on Dec. 29, 2023. Police have not yet disclosed information about a potential suspect or motive in the shooting. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling the investigation.