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'Blossom' the cow thriving after Niles senior prank

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:12 GMT

WOODSTOCK, Ill. — A cow used in a suburban senior prank last month is thriving in her new home at Hooved Animal Humane Society.Blossom, an 8-month-old Scottish Highlander and Heffner mix, escaped from a group of Northridge Preparatory School students at around 3 a.m. on April 27 in a Niles neighborhood.The students conducted a senior prank and bought Blossom via Craigslist from Winneconne, Wisconsin along with a pig.Blossom ended up being secured by authorities and Wagner Farms — who ended up bringing her to Hooved Animal Humane Society, located in Woodstock."She is actually fitting right in and loves to hang out around the horses," executive director Cynthia Glensgard said. "She comes to greet the people and is quite curious."Blossom in the pasture, courtesy Hooved Animal Humane SocietyBlossom loves to nap in the corner of the pasture and has already figured out meal time, Glensgard said.The humane society, who works to re-home animals and investigates animal abuse since 1971, took...

Police search for person in multiple garage burglaries on Northwest Side

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:12 GMT

CHICAGO — Police are searching for a person responsible for multiple garage burglaries in Albany Park and Irving Park earlier this week. Police reported that the offender was reported to have kicked in the side door of the target garages and removed items. The individual then fled the scene with the stolen items. Man, 40, shot dead in residence in Woodlawn The burglaries took place at these times: 4300 block of North Mozart Street between the times of May 7 at 8 p.m. to May 8th at 8 a.m.4400 block of North Mozart Street between the times of May 9 at 9 p.m. to May 10 at 8:15 a.m. 2700 block of West Agatite Avenue on May 10 around 3:46 am. Police described the offender as an unknown man, approximately 5 feet and 10 inches, 180 pounds. If any information is recovered on the incidents, contact the police.

The List: Paul's 5 Steps to Being a Great Coworker

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:12 GMT

Paul Konrad may not be good at a lot but he knows how to be a great coworker! He shares his tips in The List.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Peloton is recalling more than 2 million exercise bikes. Here's why

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:12 GMT

Peloton is recalling more than 2 million of its exercise bikes because the bike’s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards.The recall includes approximately 2.2 million of the Peloton Bikes Model PL01. The bikes were sold from January 2018 through May 2023 for about $1,400. They were sold at Peloton and Dick’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon, Peloton and Dick's websites.Peloton has received 35 reports of the seat post breaking and detaching from the bike during use, including 13 reports of injuries including a fractured wrist, lacerations and bruises due to falling from the bike.Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled exercise bikes and to contact Peloton for a free repair. Peloton is offering a free seat post that can be self-installed.Peloton can be reached at 866-679-9129 from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET, seven days a week or online at www.onepeloton.com. Consumers can click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the...

El Niño's arrival is imminent and there's a 90% chance it lasts all year, forecasters say

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:12 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – El Niño is likely to take over soon — and odds are it will be sticking around for a long time, national forecasters said in an update Thursday. While the Northern Hemisphere is still under "ENSO-neutral" conditions — meaning we are neither in an El Niño nor La Niña — that could change at any time. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center said there is about an 80% chance the transition to El Niño takes place between May and July. Once it takes hold, El Niño is likely to strengthen into the fall and winter, when it normally peaks. The odds of it lasting until February of 2024 are upwards of 90%, the Climate Prediction Center said. NOAA issues El Niño watch: Here’s where and when we will feel the impact An El Niño winter would be a switch from what what we’ve seen the last three years, with back to back to back La Niña seasons.El Niño typically brings cold, wet winter to the Southern U.S. A strong El Niño in particular is asso...

FDA updates blood donation policy to include gay, bisexual men

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:12 GMT

(The Hill) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday loosened restrictions on blood donations by men who have sex with men, a change that could ease blood shortages by allowing more people to donate.The agency said it will recommend a series of  “individual risk-based questions” that will be the same for every donor, regardless of sexual orientation, sex or gender.  Gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships will be allowed to donate blood."The implementation of these recommendations will represent a significant milestone for the agency and the LGBTQI+ community,” said Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.Under current FDA guidelines for donating blood, men who have sex with men are permitted to donate blood after a three-month deferral period in which they abstain from sexual encounters with men. This change was made in 2020 after the previous guidance had mandated a 12-month deferral period. FDA advisers end...

PHOTOS: WGN anchors and reporters celebrate moms in honor of Mother's Day!

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:12 GMT

Happy Mother's Day!There is no shortage of Super Moms among our anchors and reporters here at WGN. Whether they were raised by one, are married to one or are one themselves, we are honoring mothers!Sarah Jindra celebrated her first Mother's Day on her son's first birthday. She says this year the days are the same again as her son turns 7.Marcus Leshock honored both his mother and his wife. “My wife Jonna pours her heart into our kids each and every day. We are so thankful for her wisdom, positivity, kindness and the fun she brings to all of our lives," he writes. “My mother Elaine has been a constant, loving presence my entire life! From waiting seven years to get us into the audience at the Bozo show, to watching me on WGN Morning News every day … she is the best! I don’t know where I would be without my Mom and all of her love, support and encouragement."Dean Richards honors his mom and his YiaYia (grandmother) while Shannon Halligan also honors her grandmother and mother. Ray Cor...

Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter’s biergarten opens Friday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:12 GMT

How do you say “good news” in German?The Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter has gotten the all-clear from health inspectors and will start serving beer and brats in the biergarten on Friday. Hours are 1-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; it will not be open on Mother’s Day.The Gasthaus should reopen with a full menu on May 24, said Jimmy Martin, who in April bought the German restaurant in Grant from longtime owner Kim Quade. The restaurant, which originally opened in 1966, has been closed since December 2021. Hours will be 1-8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.Martin said he is not planning many changes to the popular German restaurant. It will have the same name, the same decor, the same hours, the same menu and the same 12 taps that serve only German beer.“As I understand it, only one retailer in the nation sells more Paulaner/Hacker-Pschorr than Gasthaus,” Martin wrote in a post on the restaurant’s website. “We also have Sünner Kölsch and beer from the Weihenstephan brewery, which was fo...

St. Johnsville Summer Concert Series announced

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:12 GMT

ST. JOHNSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The St. Johnsville Summer Concert Series has been announced, kicking off on Monday, July 10. Admission is free, with all shows taking place at 1 Marina Drive in St. Johnsville, rain or shine. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Schedule:Monday, July 10- Linda Lee & The Fox Creek Bank playing country hits of the 50s and 60sMonday, July 17- Lustre Kings playing pop, R&B, and balladsSaturday, July 24- Rhythm Pilots playing disco, pop, and dance musicMonday, July 31- Grit n Grace playing modern country and rockMonday, August 7- Pine Ridge Mountain Band playing southern rock and roll Monday, August 14- Walrus playing classic rock Monday, August 21- Matt Grainger playing 90s favoritesMonday, September 4- Dark Sarcasm paying tribute to Pink Floyd

Lazy Dog Cookie Co. issues voluntary recall of select Pup-PIES product

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:12 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In a statement released on Facebook, The Lazy Dog Cookie Co. is issuing a voluntary recall of their product Pup-PIEs, specific lot number: "022297 Sell By 102024." The announcement comes after complaints were made on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Lazy Dog Cookie Co. expands in Saratoga Springs In part, the company wrote, "The Lazy Dog Cookie Co. is focused on ensuring the health and safety of all our four-legged friends - something that has been a priority since we started this company over 21 years ago. Since we became aware of this situation on Sunday, April 30th, 2023 we have been working around the clock with our team to develop the best course of action. It is out of an abundance of caution; The Lazy Dog Cookie Co. has decided to voluntarily remove the entire lot of Pup-PIEs at issue from the market. The specific lot number in question is: 022297 Sell By 10-20-24." Former Mavis Discount Tire manager testifies in Schoharie Limo Trial If you curren...