Author: Voxtrend News
Major starpower is coming to South Philadelphia this weekend, and you won’t want to miss it. The Lumineers and Kali Uchis are headlining shows in the Sports Complex this weekend. Plus, everybody’s favorite baggy short-wearing, movie-making comedian, Adam Sandler, has a pit stop on his latest comedy tour in the City of Brotherly Love as well. The laughs continue in Center City and Atlantic City with performances by A-listers like John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco. Beyond this, the Montco Jazz Fest continues this weekend, and a casting call for “Wheel of Fortune” is happening in Philadelphia. Here’s a list of…
CHICAGO – The U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy wrote to the Chicago Transit Authority last week, requesting information on its efforts to reduce crime while threatening to take away federal funding. In a letter dated Sept. 11, Duffy wrote to acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen urging the agency to “ensure a secure and clean environment, reduce crime and fare evasion, and maintain a safe operating system.” What we know: In a press release announcing the request, the U.S. Department of Transportation cited not only recent violent incidents on the CTA system, but also the attack of Iryna Zarutska, a…
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – A crash in north suburban Buffalo Grove left a teenage motorcyclist dead on Friday evening. The crash, involving a motorcycle and a pick-up truck, occurred around 5:40 p.m. along Buffalo Grove Road at University Drive, according to the Buffalo Grove Police Department. What we know: Officers responded to the scene and began rendering aid to the motorcyclist, who was taken to a nearby hospital and died. The motorcyclist was identified as Jeremi Klodzinski. The driver of the pick-up truck did not have any apparent injuries and was cooperating with the investigation into the crash, police…
CHICAGO – A licensed gun holder fatally shot a man who tried to break into an apartment on the city’s West Side early Saturday morning. The incident happened in the 3400 block of W. Monroe Street in the East Garfield Park neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department. What we know: A 33-year-old man was trying to break into the apartment a little before 7 a.m. Multiple people were inside the apartment at the time, and a 28-year-old woman shot the suspect, hitting him twice. The woman is a concealed carry license holder, police said. The offender was taken to…
CHICAGO – A rear-end crash on the city’s Near West Side killed a driver early Saturday morning. The crash happened in the 2600 block of W. Warren Boulevard, according to the Chicago Police Department. What we know: A black Dodge SUV slammed into a gray Hyundai sedan that was stopped facing east on Warren Boulevard. The 30-year-old driver of the sedan had multiple injuries and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he died. The driver of the Dodge was taken into custody. Charges are pending, police said. The CPD Major Accidents Investigation Unit is investigating the crash. What we…
CHICAGO – It was a wet and thundery start to the weekend with cooler temperatures on the way. Fox 32 Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast. What to Expect: Showers and thunderstorms were still scattered throughout the area early Saturday morning. That will remain prevalent throughout the day as scattered showers and storms are possible throughout the area through the afternoon. That doesn’t necessarily mean it will be an all-day soaker. The seasonably high temps are cooling with forecasted highs mostly in the upper 70s and some low 80s. What’s next: Every single day for the next week will have…
CHICAGO – A police chase of a carjacked vehicle on the city’s West Side early Saturday morning led to a crash with a police car and multiple injuries. The crash happened near the intersection of Madison Street and Pulaski Road in the Garfield Park neighborhood, according to the Illinois State Police. What we know: State police troopers responded around 1:16 a.m. to a hijacked vehicle and tried to stop it, but the vehicle fled. While it was fleeing, three passengers ran from the vehicle. Police said the vehicle then crashed head-on into a Chicago police squad car near Madison and…
Ben Johnson was clear on Friday: Not every job is safe. “Each week, we evaluate everybody on the roster,” he said two days before the Chicago Bears took on the Dallas Cowboys. This answer came when he was asked about the offensive line. The Bears’ offensive trenches have been under a microscope in the early goings of the season. Penalties, a four-sack game allowed vs. the Lions and a run game that’s been a non-starter led to a question about how the Bears are evaluating the offensive line. Johnson reiterated what he said before the season began. “If a guy’s…
The steam engine community is mourning the loss of Gary Shacht, a longtime friend, veteran engineer, and passionate enthusiast, who passed away on Thursday. Known for his deep knowledge of steam engines and his animated presence at gatherings, Gary will be remembered by many for both his technical expertise and his warm, spirited personality. Gary was a familiar face at the Gary Vouk and Brian Vouk farm steam-ups, where he could often be found sharing stories and lending a hand to fellow engineers. He was also a regular at events with the Hungry Hollow Steam and Gas Engine Club, as well as the…
RAYMOND, Miss. – Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is grieving the sudden loss of freshman offensive lineman Emanuell Cooks, 18, who died Thursday night following a football game against Hinds Community College. Cooks, a native of Elba, Alabama, collapsed after the matchup and was given immediate medical attention by emergency personnel. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. School officials confirmed his passing Friday morning, calling it a devastating moment for the Trojans community. “Emanuell was a dedicated student-athlete with a bright future ahead of him,” MDCC said in a statement. “We extend our…