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Potential for significant winter storm next week in Chicago area

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:51:41 GMT

CHICAGO — There is potential for a significant winter storm in the Chicago area next week.According to WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling, precipitation is anticipated to reach the area sometime between Monday and Tuesday night.At this distince in time from the storm's projected arrivals, changes in the forecast are still quite possible. It is too early to determine if any warnings or watches will be issued.Skilling says it is also far too early for reliable snowfall projections to be issued. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storms here The storm has been establishing near record low barometric pressure readings in sections of southwest Alaska and the northern Gulf of Alaska—where it produced a central barometric pressure of 942 mb (27.81"). With a 165 mph jet stream involved in its development overhead and surface winds gusting past 60 mph on sections of the southwest Alaska coastline, it's a formidable system.NWS "GEFS" ensemble surface weather map forecasts--This ...

Former Chicago area prep teammates reconnecting to help lead Michigan to the brink of a college football championship

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:51:41 GMT

High school football fans in the Chicago area might have had a flashback to some prolific Friday nights in the Southwest suburbs while watching Monday's instant-classic Rose Bowl game.When Michigan sophomore receiver Tyler Morris snagged a third-down pass from junior quarterback J.J. McCarthy and raced to the end zone for an electrifying 38-yard second-quarter score in the Wolverines' eventual overtime win over Alabama in a College Football Playoff semifinal, it revived an old prep connection.The key touchdown, which gave Michigan a 13-7 lead at the time, was Morris' first of the season, helping to propel the No. 1 Wolverines to a CFP national-title game showdown with No. 2 Washington this Monday night in Houston. Michigan’s defense ready for CFP title game after rising up with Rose Bowl goal-line stand Tyler MorrisUniversity of MichiganMcCarthy, who hails from La Grange Park, and Morris, who's from Bolingbrook, played together in high school at Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park....

Free admission at Chicago's Field Museum returns in 2024

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:51:41 GMT

CHICAGO -- Free admission days at the Field Museum returns for Illinois residents.The museum announced in a release that every Wednesday in 2024 is free admission for state residents.Residents are required to show proof of residency to receive free general admission. Tickets are available on-site only and cannot be purchased in advanced. Free admission on certain days is back at the Shedd Aquarium for Illinois residents In addition to free days, the museums 'For All' program offers a $3-per-person admission to families (up to 6 people) every day who qualify for state food assistance. Visitors will only need to show a Link or WIC card upon arrival at the museum. For more information, visit the museum's website: Free Wednesdays - Field Museum

More people canceling streaming subscriptions

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:51:41 GMT

(NewsNation) — Retaining customers is getting more difficult for streaming services.Customer cancellations on major streaming platforms rose to 6.3% in November, from 5.1% the year prior, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The newspaper cited data from Antenna, a subscription analytics provider.The data comes as multiple streaming services have announced price changes and hikes over the past year. Gypsy Rose documentary shows ‘first time she’s ever been free’ Amazon Prime Video is moving ahead with plans to introduce advertisements to its content unless users pay an additional fee of $2.99 per month. Netflix upped the price of its "Basic" and "Premium" tiers by $2 earlier this fall.People who use Peacock, Paramount+, Hulu and Apple TV+ also saw price increases in 2023.Companies have been trying a range of tactics to boost revenues, including lower-priced options that include advertising. In a shareholder letter earlier this fall, Netflix said roughly 30% of its incomi...

Crash closes all northbound lanes of I-35 in Jarrell

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:51:41 GMT

JARRELL, Texas (KXAN) -- A multi-vehicle crash in Jarrell has blocked all northbound lanes of Interstate 35. TxDOT Austin posted a traffic alert on social media at 9:20 a.m. saying all lanes of northbound I-35 were closed near FM 487. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office said the crash involved multiple vehicles, and emergency personnel are on the scene. No fatalities have been reported. WCSO said traffic in the area is being rerouted and warns drivers to find alternate routes if possible. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Austin-based Blackdot launches futuristic way to tattoo

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:51:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin startup has built one of the world’s first automatic tattooing devices.Blending man and machinery, Blackdot is now tattooing customers at its studio in East Austin.The first customer to receive a custom design was Kevin Rose, a technology entrepreneur who flew in from Los Angeles to receive his tattoo. PREVIOUS: High-tech tattoo startup in Austin launches automated device “It literally looks like there's a picture that’s been put onto my arm, it's just insane,” he said. “No one's done this type of high-resolution tattooing before."With dozens of dots the size of a human hair, the Blackdot device discovers each client’s skin characteristics.Blending man and machinery, Blackdot is now tattooing customers at its studio in East Austin.These dots are compared against its skin database to determine which settings — number of punctures and puncture depth — will yield the perfect black dot for that client’s preferred tattoo location."When that needle actually hit...

USPS to shut down UT post office at the end of January

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:51:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – University of Texas students will soon have leave the Forty Acres to send mail home. The United States Postal Service said Wednesday it will shut operations at its campus post office on Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. USPS told KXAN its lease at the West Mall facility at 306 Inner Campus Dr was not renewed. According to its website, the Postal Service maintains more than 25,300 leased spaces in its facilities inventory nationwide.While USPS looks for "viable options for another location," it said postal customers can get full retail services at the Central Park Station at 3507 N. Lamar Blvd. from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. USPS also said P.O. Box customers can get a new P.O. Box at the following locations for the duration of their current term at no additional cost: Central Park Station, 3507 N Lamar BlvdCapitol Station, 111 E 17th StWest Austin Station, 2418 Spring Ln According to USPS, P.O. Box customers got a letter with additional details.

Amber Alert discontinued for Comal County girl

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:51:41 GMT

BULVERDE, Texas (KXAN) -- An Amber Alert that was issued early Thursday morning was discontinued. The alert was issued overnight for a girl from Bulverde, Texas, but it was discontinued later Thursday morning after the girl was found. Bulverde is a city in Comal County located about 35 miles north of San Antonio. Police were searching for a 21-year-old male in connection to the abduction. It's unclear if they found or charged him.

Dakota County libraries end overdue book fines

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:51:41 GMT

The Dakota County Library system will no longer charge customers who return items past their due date.As of Jan. 2, there are no overdue fees on items for any age group and those who were previously blocked from checking out items can use the library once again, the county said in a news release.The county is currently home to nine libraries, said Scott Wente, Dakota County communications specialist, and will add a 10th next month with the opening of the new Kaposia Library in South St. Paul.In 2022, the county removed youth fines and as a result, “more items were checked out, more youth received library cards and items were returned at a similar rate,” according to the county.Items should still be returned to the library by their due date and most items overdue by 42 days or more will be considered lost and billed to the account. Accounts with charges of $50 or more cannot check out items.“Everyone, no matter their circumstances, should have access to library resources,” the releas...

2024 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt rules

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:51:41 GMT

No purchase is necessary to win. Treasure Hunt clues are published in the Pioneer Press and TwinCities.com, starting Sunday, January 21, 2024. A new clue will appear daily through Thursday, February 1, 2024, unless the medallion is found before that date. Read the daily clues to search for the Pioneer Press medallion hidden on public land in Ramsey County. The medallion will not be hidden on the State Capitol grounds, at Como Zoo & Conservatory, Rice Park, or Mounds Park, under any skating surface, on a golf course, under or on any artificial turf surface, or at any construction site.Do not destroy anything to find the medallion.If you find the Pioneer Press medallion, PROMPTLY call the number on the medallion for further instructions on how to qualify for the $2,500 initial cash prize. Win an additional $2,500 for bringing in all of the published daily clues, clipped or copied from the Pioneer Press or printed from TwinCities.com, and providing them along with the found medalli...