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'We want to do this right': CPD opens new training facility to local media, showcase mock training

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:50 GMT

CHICAGO — With the Chicago Police Department still lagging far behind on consent decree reforms, police officials defended the department's pace Friday, calling it a long and hard journey.CPD also brought in local media to tour their new public safety training facility Friday, where they showcased a mock training scenario in action — officers responding to a person in crisis and finding a peaceful solution."What we don't want is for our officers to rush in, feel like they have to make an immediate decision, and act," said CPD Chief of Constitutional Policing and Reform Angel Novalez. "What we're doing, right, is avoiding and mitigating the opportunities of escalation."By the end of the year, police officials said CPD's more than 10,000 officers will have completed 40 hours of training, which includes the Integrating Communications Assessment and Tactics (ICAT) training that started back in April and focused on case studies, repetitive training drills and scenarios.Officers are also ...

Cody Bellinger declines player option, becomes free agent

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:50 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs center fielder and first baseman Cody Bellinger has declined his player option with the club and opted for free agency, according to the team Friday.The move is one many expected and comes hours after the Cubs congratulated Bellinger for winning National League (NL) Comeback Player of the Year.Bellinger had a bounce back 2023 campaign with the North Siders. In 130 games, Bellinger slashed .307/.356/.525 with 26 home runs and 97 RBI's while posting an .881 OPS, his highest single-season OPS since winning the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 2019 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. White Sox decline team option on Liam Hendriks’ contract Nov. 6 marks the official beginning of MLB free agency, when the five-day exclusive negotiating window with players' 2023 teams ends, and players are free to negotiate with teams as they please.

Chicagoland veterans take part in Habitat for Humanity build

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:50 GMT

CHICAGO — As colder weather sets in across Chicago, the Habitat for Humanity build in West Pullman enters a new phase. "Today, honestly, I'm really excited," Jose Morales, a Retired U.S. Army Sergeant said. "I woke up super early, I was extremely excited."As a habitat employee, Morales is in charge of mustering the volunteers and training them in construction, and even in a November chill, this day warms his heart. "I actually feel so at home today, just being around all of these veterans and talking to everyone," Morales said.  Mayor Johnson vows urgency addressing migrant crisis, dodges questions about chaos at City Hall For years he was known as Sergeant Morales, but after leaving the military, he found a new way to serve, like many others taking part in the build. "There’s this thing that’s inside of veterans, that like, you know, a call to serve, and a call to able to provide and give," Morales said. "So for me, that meant joining Habitat, and being a part of t...

Police investigate string of burglaries on West Side

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:50 GMT

CHICAGO — An investigation is underway after a string of burglaries unfolded in the early morning hours on the city's West Side.Police say officers are investigating two burglaries and two attempted burglaries in West Town and another burglary in Wicker Park.According to police, all five incidents happened within half an hour of each other at around 3:30 a.m. on Friday morning. Mayor Johnson vows urgency addressing migrant crisis, dodges questions about chaos at City Hall Officers say in each instance, the individuals responsible gained entry to the business by smashing in glass, before escaping in a white sedan. Employees of "La Condesa," in the 1000 block of North Ashland Avenue, say their sense of safety has been shattered after the break-in.A surveillance camera captured the moment three people approached the restaurant in a white sedan before one of them kicked through the glass door. The two others then follow him inside, before taking off with the cash register. Police say ...

Pennsylvania nurse accused of giving patients lethal doses of insulin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:50 GMT

(NewsNation) — A Pennsylvania nurse is facing dozens of new charges for allegedly administering lethal doses of insulin to patients in her care. Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the new charges against Heather Pressdee who was previously charged for mistreating three patients. The new charges are regarding the alleged mistreatment of 19 patients at five different facilities between 2020 and 2023. The charges include two counts of first-degree murder, 17 counts of attempted murder and 19 counts of neglect of a care-dependent person. The new charges bring the total number of patients Pressdee is accused of harming to 22. Florida school district to launch fentanyl awareness campaign The 17 counts of attempted murder apply to cases where the patient survived or the exact cause of death could not be determined. “The allegations against Ms. Pressdee are disturbing. It is hard to comprehend how a nurse, trusted to care for her patients, could choose to deliberately ...

'I've just been locked in': Justin Fields answers questions on thumb injury recovery after Bears practice

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:50 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Justin Fields took questions from the media today for the first time since dislocating his thumb late in the third quarter of the Chicago Bears' 19-13 loss against the Minnesota Vikings nearly three weeks ago."I've been mentally preparing like I have been — like I'm going to play," Fields told reporters after practice at Halas Hall. "But we'll just see how it feels on Sunday."Justin Fields is wearing a glove to help w/ grip strength & throwing the ball less than three weeks after dislocating his thumb, which he says is "still in a little bit of pain." Can he return Sunday to face the Saints?More on @WGNNews this evening & @GNSportsTV at 10:30 #Bears pic.twitter.com/tSngphKLOl— Josh Frydman (@Josh_Frydman) November 3, 2023Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has been particularly mum when asked by media members about the progress of Fields' injury, opting not to elaborate on the recovery process and answering questions by often saying, "we like w...

Anthony Edwards wants to think less about scoring and more about ways he can help Timberwolves win

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:50 GMT

Anthony Edwards pointed the finger directly at himself when asked how the Timberwolves can play a consistent style of basketball that mirrors what they did in Wednesday’s win over Denver.That’s not unusual for Edwards, but his reasoning for the assertion was revealing. It wasn’t about bringing a consistent effort or focus.“Just can’t come out being selfish, worrying about however many points I wanna score. Just playing within the game, playing within the flow, I think that’s the main thing with me,” Edwards said. “I be worried so much about scoring and how many points I got and how many points I’m trying to get instead of just worrying about the little things — rebounding, boxing out, getting back on D.”It’s likely not an uncommon approach to the game among NBA players, particularly young ones. But to hear it publicly admitted by an All-Star was a bit shocking.“It’s never really like a certain number,” Edwards said. “I’m just trying to score...

Reports: Colorado Rapids in closing stages of coaching search as two new names listed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:50 GMT

It was awfully quiet on the Colorado Rapids coaching search front, but over the last 24 hours, things have heated up considerably.On Thursday, The Athletic’s Tom Bogert and Paul Tenorio reported that former Toronto FC and New York Red Bulls head coach Chris Armas is among the finalists. Then Friday morning, ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle added that Charlotte FC assistant Pa-Modou Kah is also a finalist, as is interim head coach Chris Little. A fourth candidate’s identity is not known at this stage.The Rapids are said to be in the final stages of the search with a decision expected “imminently.” It confirms what The Post learned recently, as a team source said the target date for announcing the new head coach has been set between Nov. 6 and the 10th, which the source added, is subject to change.Here’s a breakdown of the presumed finalists, which The Post was unable to independently verify. In a statement, a club spokesman told The Post “We’re going to ...

CHSAA state football playoffs: How the first round played out in Class 5A and 4A

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:50 GMT

Class 5ANo. 17 Legacy (6-4) at No. 16 Eaglecrest (7-3), 7 p.m. Friday. Next week: at No. 1 Cherry Creek (10-0), 7 p.m.No. 24 Fossil Ridge (5-5) at No. 9 Castle View (7-3), 6 p.m. Friday. Next week: at No. 8 Mountain Vista (8-2), TBANo. 20 Mullen (6-4) at No. 13 Denver East (8-2), 6 p.m. Friday. Next week: at No. 4 Pine Creek (9-1), TBANo. 12 Rock Canyon beat No. 21 Arvada West, 20-14: Gavin Neira hooked up with Sam Cuthbert for a 16-yard TD pass, Jack Anderson booted a pair of second-half field goals, and the Jaguars (8-3) defense came up with a critical fumble recovery in their end zone in the fourth quarter to hold off A-West (5-6). The latter was one of three takeaways for the Rock Canyon defense. Next week: at No. 5 Ralston Valley (8-2), 7 p.m. Nov. 10.No. 18 Fountain-Fort Carson (7-3) at No. 15 Fairview (9-1), 7 p.m. Friday. Next week: at No. 2 Columbine (10-0), TBANo. 23 Brighton (5-5) at No. 10 Legend (7-3), 7 p.m. Friday. Winner next week: at No. 7 Valor Christian (6-4), TBA...

Missing Falcon teen found safe

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:50 GMT

A 15-year-old boy missing from Falcon since Wednesday was found safe, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.Related ArticlesColorado News | Missing El Paso County girl found safe Colorado News | Four children missing from Centennial since June found safe in Louisiana Colorado News | 3-year-old boy from Fountain found Colorado News | Missing Indigenous teen girl found safe The boy was located safely on Friday evening, according to an update on X from the sheriff’s office. He was last seen leaving his house in Falcon to go to a friend’s house at approximately 6 p.m. Wednesday.Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.