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IDPH links 2 Legionnaires' disease cases to LA Fitness in Niles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:11 GMT

NILES, Ill. — Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a LA Fitness in Niles.On May 5, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) began an investigation. The department said both individuals used the pool, steam room, hot tub and showers during the last few weeks of April.After they were notified, LA Fitness closed their pool, spa, showers and steam room.An environmental investigation was conducted and on Tuesday, results confirmed Legionella pnemophila S2-14 was detected in samples collected from the facility’s hot tub. Ukrainian artist painting historic section of Uptown ‘en plein air’ The hot tub and associated area will remain closed until additional testing confirms that legionella is no longer detected, IDPH said.A manager told WGN-TV News they aren't concerned with any contamination of other parts of the facility and they are still open for members.People who work out at the gym said they were concerned to hear about the disease and said they will take ex...

12 year-old set to graduate from Fullerton College with 5 degrees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:11 GMT

(KTLA) — Meet the newest graduate of Fullerton College: he can't drive or grow a beard, but he's highly accomplished.On Saturday, the youngest person walking across the stage to accept their diploma during the commencement ceremony will be Clovis Hung, a 12-year-old wunderkind who will be graduating with five degrees from the Fullerton, California, school. Target recalls nearly 5 million Threshold candles due to burn hazard The school says Hung was only nine years old when he enrolled at the community college as part of its Special Admit program, which allowed him to earn college credits while simultaneously completing his home school curriculum.Hung was inspired to enroll at Fullerton College after seeing another young prodigy, Jack Rico, graduate from the school at the ripe old age of 13. Rico graduated with four degrees — a number Hung sought to surpass.The pre-teen will be accepting five Associate of Arts degrees in History, Social Sciences, Social Behavior and Self-Developmen...

Brown smacks 3 HRs, ties Texas total bases record in 12-2 rout of No. 6 West Virginia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Porter Brown had one of those nights where just about everything went his way Thursday against No. 6 West Virginia.The Longhorns outfielder smashed three home runs and ended the night 4-for-5 with eight RBIs in a 12-2 romp to open a 3-game series with the Mountaineers at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersBrown hit home runs to all areas of the field. After he drove in the game's first run with a single in the first inning, Brown powered a 3-1 pitch over the right-field wall for a 3-run homer in the second inning. Two innings later, Brown connected on a 2-run homer to center field, and in the sixth he lined an opposite-field 2-run home run into the Mountaineers' bullpen. He had a chance at a five-hit night and become the first-ever Longhorn to hit four home runs in a game, but he grounded out to third in his last at-bat. Porter is the...

ChatGPT: School districts discuss policies addressing Artificial Intelligence in the classroom

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Artificial Intelligence has become a popular topic lately, but some people have concerns.In Eanes ISD, the district is looking into current policies and figuring out how applications like ChatGPT can be used."I think it has lots of value in education we are just trying to figure out where that fits," said Fred Benitez, who is the director of educational technology at Eanes ISD.Benitez pulled up the application, ChatGPT, which he said is currently restricted for students in the district."Explain quantum computing in simple terms and it will start producing that right away," said Benitez, as he typed in a question to the search bar."I think with any new technology, a part of it is looking for the benefits of classroom use and then identifying the potential barriers," Benitez said.There are concerns about the use of AI in the classroom, though, as these applications can answer questions or even write a paper."I think universally everyone's first concern is plagiarism," ...

Walz signs agriculture bill that funds rural internet, safety net for farmers on grain sales

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:11 GMT

FINLAYSON, Minn. — Topped by $100 million for rural internet and a safety net for farmers on grain sales, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday signed an agriculture and broadband spending bill into law.“Agriculture is central to our state’s identity, and this bipartisan law will empower Minnesota’s farmers, ranchers, and producers to succeed for years in the future,” Walz said in a signing ceremony at a farm near Finlayson, north of the Twin Cities.“From protecting producers with the state’s first grain indemnity fund to making a $100 million investment in expanding high-speed broadband and supporting Minnesota’s emerging farmers, this budget provides security for our farmers and producers and ensures we can continue growing and innovating in our nation-leading agriculture industry.”The bill includes $10 million to establish the state’s first grain indemnity fund, providing protections for farmers who might be owed money when grain buyers or elevators become financially insolvent.Oth...

Family and medical leave bill wins final approval in Minnesota Legislature

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:11 GMT

Minnesota will soon have a tax-funded, state-administered paid family and medical leave program for workers.The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved the final version of a bill to create a state program that would offer 12 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of medical leave with a 20-week annual cap. All businesses would be required to participate or offer equivalent benefits.Low-wage workers often do not have access to the same benefits as higher-paid members of the workforce. Advocates say one-third of Minnesota workers — about 900,000 people — don’t have any paid time off.“This program is built on a foundation that all people are worthy — that all of our life experiences and life trajectories are equally important,” said Sen. Erin Maye Quade, DFL-Apple Valley. Quade spoke on behalf of bill sponsor Sen. Alice Mann, DFL-Edina, who had to vote remotely due to a medical issue.Senators voted 34-33 on party lines to approve the bill, which was a priority this session for Democratic-Fa...

Road rage fight sends 73-year-old man to hospital with life-threatening injuries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:11 GMT

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. - The Chesterfield Police Department is actively investigating a road rage incident that sent a 73-year-old man to the hospital with "unsurvivable" injuries.A 73-year-old man was involved in an altercation with another man shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Dierberg's Four Seasons parking lot in Chesterfield."I just noticed there were police cars by Dierbergs,” said Mehdi Rouhani. In-N-Out Burger poised for major expansion, including in Missouri Rouhani owns a restaurant in the Four Seasons strip mall near Olive Boulevard and Highway 141. He said he’s never heard of anything happening like Wednesday’s incident in the area before."You usually don’t see any problem at all,” he said.One witness said it was the older man who threw the first punch in the fight.According to Chesterfield police, the man was facing life-threatening injuries when he hit the back of his head and sustained a "significant loss of blood."The other driver is cooperating with the investigation.

Attacks on ATMs on the rise, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis police detectives are investigating a string of attacks on ATMs.The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department received a call about a burglary around 2:30 a.m. Thursday at the Lindell Bank in the Hi-Pointe neighborhood. When officers arrived on the scene, they found an ATM destroyed.Police do not believe any cash was taken.It's the latest incident involving an ATM, according to St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) spokesman Sergeant Charles Wall. In-N-Out Burger poised for major expansion, including in Missouri "Recently, we have seen an increase in these types of incidents," Wall said.Investigators said on May 3, a truck dragged an ATM from a building on Gravois near Giles, and the next night, two ATMs were damaged at the Soulard Market. Police confirm thieves managed to get away with money from one of the ATMs that night.Police said earlier this month, they were called to the same bank for someone trying to break into the ATM.If anyone knows anyt...

How to keep moles away from your yard this summer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Don’t think the only pests that you have to worry about during the summer months are insects. Rodents can destroy a yard or even take up residence inside your home if not detected early.Homeowners spend thousands of dollars annually maintaining their lawns, but mammals living underground can quickly trash it. Now is the time you’ll start to notice them.“A lot of moles. It’s breeding season. It starts late December and runs through mid-to-late spring; at that point, you’re seeing a lot of movement,” said Joshua Paske, Paske Pest Control and Wildlife. “So, they stay with mom up to 12 weeks while they nurse, then they scatter.”Paske says you must manage your property year-round.“You’ve got a population density that you want to manage, and they’ll come out of the wood line, they’ll move about your yard,” he said. “They’ll come under the street from your neighbor’s house. So, you’re just passing them back and forth.”When you see what’s known as a mole run, eradicate it before...

Artists, community helped Third Degree Glass Factory bounce back from flash flood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The Third Degree Glass Factory is known for its beautiful creations and as a popular even space. But in July 2022 a surge of water changed everything in a matter of minutes.“It was a little before three o’clock, and it was raining pretty good, but not too bad,” said Doug Auer, co-founder of Third Degree Glass Factory. “And within about 20 minutes, where I’m standing right now was under two and half feet of water.”On July 28, 2022, heavy rainfall and flash flooding slammed the region for the second time in three days.“Out in the middle of Delmar, we didn’t measure it, but I would guess it was at least three feet deep, maybe more,” Auer said.Auer could only watch as the water broke through the windows and poured into his glass art studio.“Just like a tidal wave. Knocked over all these pedestals and the glass came crashing down,” he said. “Unfortunately, I saw that firsthand. It was a really sad moment.”In the true nature of flash flooding, the crew had to be helped out of ...